Understanding Being a Good Neighbour
When you move into a new home, it’s a good idea to introduce yourself to your neighbours. This helps you feel part of the community and makes it easier to make friends.
Why Get to Know Your Neighbours?
- Help and Support: Neighbours can help you. They might feed your pets when you are away or give you tips on where to find local shops and services.
- Friendship: Knowing your neighbours can lead to friendships and a sense of belonging.
How to Be a Good Neighbour
- Introduce Yourself: When you move in, say hello to your neighbours. A simple wave or a short chat can start a good relationship.
- Respect Privacy: Always respect your neighbours’ privacy. Don’t intrude into their personal space.
- Keep Noise Down: Try to keep noise levels low, especially at night. Loud music or shouting can disturb others.
- Tidy Your Garden: A neat garden shows you care about your home and the community.
- Proper Waste Disposal: Only put your rubbish bags and bins out when they are scheduled for collection. This keeps the area clean and tidy.
Getting Involved in Local Activities
- Volunteering: Helping in local events or charities is a great way to meet people and contribute to your community.
- Supporting Each Other: When residents help one another, it makes the community stronger and a nicer place to live.
Key Rules to Remember
- Always introduce yourself when you move in.
- Respect your neighbours’ space and privacy.
- Keep noise to a minimum, especially at night.
- Maintain the appearance of your garden.
- Dispose of rubbish properly and on time.
- Get involved in local activities to meet others.
Questions for Practice
Easy Level Questions
- What is a good first step when you move into a new home?
- A) Ignore your neighbours
- B) Introduce yourself
- C) Make loud noise
- D) Leave the area
- Why is it important to know your neighbours?
- A) To ask for money
- B) To make friends and get help
- C) To invade their privacy
- D) To complain about noise
- Which of the following helps maintain a good relationship with neighbours?
- A) Respecting their privacy
- B) Making loud music
- C) Not cleaning your garden
- D) Ignoring them
- What can neighbours do for you?
- A) Feed your pets
- B) Make your food
- C) Do your shopping
- D) Clean your house
- What should you do with your rubbish bags?
- A) Leave them out anytime
- B) Put them out on collection days
- C) Hide them in your house
- D) Throw them in your neighbour’s garden
- How can you help your community?
- A) By volunteering
- B) By staying indoors
- C) By making noise
- D) By ignoring others
- What does a tidy garden show?
- A) Disrespect
- B) Care for your home
- C) Laziness
- D) Boredom
- When is it good to make noise?
- A) At night
- B) During the day
- C) When your neighbours are asleep
- D) Never
- How can you start a conversation with a neighbour?
- A) Yell at them
- B) Say hello
- C) Ignore them
- D) Ask for money
- Why is being a good neighbour important?
- A) It creates a better community
- B) It makes you look good
- C) It allows you to control others
- D) It doesn’t matter
Medium Level Questions
- What is one benefit of knowing your neighbours?
- A) They can help you with tasks
- B) They will do everything for you
- C) They will always agree with you
- D) They will be nosy
- Which is a respectful way to deal with noise?
- A) Make noise anytime
- B) Keep noise to a minimum
- C) Yell at your neighbours
- D) Ignore noise complaints
- If you are going away, what can you ask your neighbour to do?
- A) Watch your pets
- B) Take your things
- C) Ignore your house
- D) Break into your home
- What is a common local activity you can join?
- A) A gardening club
- B) A noisy party
- C) A secret meeting
- D) A complaining group
- When should you put your rubbish out?
- A) Whenever you feel like it
- B) Only on collection days
- C) On weekends only
- D) In your neighbour’s garden
- How can volunteering help you?
- A) It wastes your time
- B) It helps you meet others
- C) It annoys your neighbours
- D) It costs a lot of money
- What makes a community stronger?
- A) Residents helping each other
- B) People ignoring each other
- C) Constant noise
- D) Tidy gardens only
- What is an example of respecting your neighbour’s privacy?
- A) Looking through their windows
- B) Asking them personal questions
- C) Not entering their property without permission
- D) Ignoring them completely
- What should you do if your neighbour is too noisy?
- A) Fight with them
- B) Talk to them kindly
- C) Call the police immediately
- D) Make more noise
- How does a tidy garden affect your neighbours?
- A) It annoys them
- B) It makes the community look nice
- C) It has no effect
- D) It makes them jealous
Hard Level Questions
- What is the best way to introduce yourself to a new neighbour?
- A) By sending a letter
- B) By knocking on their door and saying hello
- C) By avoiding them
- D) By shouting their name
- How can you show appreciation for your neighbours’ help?
- A) By ignoring them
- B) By thanking them
- C) By asking for more help
- D) By making a complaint
- If you want to start a local community project, what is a good first step?
- A) Doing it alone
- B) Talking to your neighbours about it
- C) Ignoring the community
- D) Planning a secret meeting
- Why is it important to keep noise levels down during the night?
- A) To avoid disturbing others
- B) Because it is boring
- C) To make everyone angry
- D) There is no reason
- What is a good way to handle a conflict with a neighbour?
- A) Avoid them forever
- B) Talk it out calmly
- C) Shout at them
- D) Call the police immediately
- How does volunteering help you integrate into the community?
- A) It gives you free time
- B) It helps you meet new people
- C) It makes you famous
- D) It is not helpful
- What is the role of a good neighbour in a community?
- A) To ignore everyone else
- B) To support and help one another
- C) To complain about everything
- D) To control others
- How should you react if your neighbour is upset with you?
- A) Ignore their feelings
- B) Listen to their concerns
- C) Laugh at them
- D) Leave the community
- What can be a negative consequence of not respecting your neighbours’ space?
- A) Building friendships
- B) Creating conflicts
- C) Making them happy
- D) Having fun
- Why is it important to participate in local activities?
- A) To make life boring
- B) To engage with the community
- C) To avoid responsibilities
- D) To complain about local issues
Answers
Easy Level Answers
- B
- B
- A
- A
- B
- A
- B
- D
- B
- A
Medium Level Answers
- A
- B
- A
- A
- B
- B
- A
- C
- B
- B
Hard Level Answers
- B
- B
- B
- A
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
