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Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · September 14, 2026

Keep Your Things Safe at University

Keep Your Things Safe at University
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Vocabulary

insurance /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/ noun
a company that gives you money if something bad happens to your things
I have insurance for my laptop. If someone takes it, the insurance company gives me money.
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ verb
to keep someone or something safe from bad things
You must protect your phone from thieves.
lock /lɑk/ verb
to close something with a key so other people cannot open it
Lock your door when you leave your room.
thief /θif/ noun
a bad person who takes things that do not belong to them
The thief took my bike yesterday.
belongings /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/ noun
things that you own
Put all your belongings in a safe place.
pole /poʊl/ noun
a tall stick made of metal or wood
Lock your bike to a metal pole with a chain.

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When you go to university, you have many things with you. You have a laptop. You have a phone. You have a bike. Bad people want to take these things. You need to keep them safe.

Protect Your Laptop

Your laptop is very important. Never leave it alone in your room. Lock your door. Do not put your laptop on a table in the library. Take it with you. Put it in a bag with a lock.

Keep Your Phone Safe

Your phone has your money and your photos. Keep it in your pocket. Do not leave it on a table. Do not leave it in the library. Watch your phone all the time. If you lose it, bad people can use it.

Protect Your Bike

Many students have bikes. Use a big lock. Lock your bike to a pole. Lock it every time. Take the wheel off if you can. Do not leave your bike outside at night.

Get Insurance

Insurance is very good. You pay a small amount of money. If someone takes your thing, the insurance company gives you money. Ask your university about student insurance. It is not expensive.

Be Smart

Watch your things all the time. Do not trust everyone. Lock your door. Use your bag. Keep your phone with you. These things are not difficult. You just need to remember them every day.

Discussion Questions

  1. What things do you have at university that you want to keep safe?
  2. Do you lock your room? Do you lock your door every time?
  3. Have you ever lost something? What did you lose?
  4. Does your university have insurance for students? Do you have insurance?
  5. What is the best way to protect a bike?

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