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FIXING UNDERGROUND WIRES

Fixing underground wires sounds difficult. But it is actually simple. You just need to splice some wires. To begin, switch off the electricity. Accidental shocks are always a risk when working with electricity. Next, test the electricity to make sure it is off. Push a buttom on the same circuit. If it is safe, dig into the ground. Inspect the wires and find the damaged part. Cut it off. Next, strip the insulation off the wires. Twist the ends of the wires together. Then, pull on them to make sure they are joined. If they are, bind the ends together with tape. After that, install waterproof insulation plastic covering on the wires. Then connect the electricity.

Translate the instructions. Read the instructions for fixing underground wires. Then choose the correct answer.

1. What are the instructions mostly about

A. Why it is important to replace wires

B. How to fix a damaged wire

C. What insulation is made out of

D. How to inspect an electric circuit

2. Why should the electricity be switched off?

A. To make sure the wires aren’t damaged

B. To avoid getting shocked by the wires

C. To make it easier to find the wires

3. What is the last step of the instructions

A. Strip the insulation from the wires

B. Inspect the inderground wires

C. Install waterproof insulation

D. Turn on the electricity again