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Knowledge Zone
Some special clothes are marked as national
dresses. The national dress of an Indian
woman is the saree and that of a Mexican
woman is the mariachi. A Japanese woman
wears a kimono.

A doctor A lawyer A soldier
Shoes and socks

Shoes and socks are used by everyone. They

protect our feet from dust, heat, cold, insects,
worms and germs. They also protect us from

getting hurt. Walking barefoot may cause diseases,
cuts or hurts. Socks absorb sweat and thus keep

the feet dry. The socks should be washed regularly. Shoes Socks
Neither the shoes nor the socks should be tight, wet or dirty as they can cause

foot infections.

TAKING CARE OF CLOTHES

We should always wear clean clothes. Dirty

clothes can cause skin diseases. Neat, clean
and well-ironed clothes keep us healthy and

make us look smart. The clothes should be
washed regularly. They should be rinsed and

dried properly. Silk and woollen clothes are
very delicate. They should be washed with Drying clothes in the sun

a gentle soap. They should not be squeezed
very hard and should not be hung up with too much of water in them. Delicate

clothes are generally dry-cleaned. Any cut or tear in a dress should be repaired
in time.

The clothes of babies and sick people should always be disinfected with some

antiseptic solution.

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