of all the forms of energy, electricity is the most useful in our everyday life. at night, roads are brightly lit, enabling pedestrians and traffic to move fi"eely. neon lighting used in advertising has become one of the characteristics of every modern city. even in homes, many laboursaving appliances are powered by electricity.
but electricity can be dangerous if it is not properly handled. it may cause burns or fires. people may get an electric shock or even be killed. however, all such accidents can be prevented if we are careful enough and keep it under control.
our fast-developing socialist construction has an increasing need for electricity. we are trying our best to produce more electricity and make better use of it for the realization of the four modernizations.