1 . Earthquakes are hard to predict (预言). But do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:
Before an earthquake It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.
During an earthquake It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from objects (物体), stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.
After an earthquake Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell the gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
1. Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?
| A．People should know how to turn on gas. |
| B．People should know how to save water. |
| C．People shouldn’t put heavy boxes on the beds. |
| D．People shouldn’t forget some useful phone numbers. |
2. When an earthquake happens, ________ can help you a lot.
| A．standing there | B．staying calm |
| C．looking outside | D．moving indoors |
3. During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.
| A．slow down your car |
| B．stop your car and stay in it |
| C．stop your car and run out to tall buildings |
| D．drive your car to the bridge as soon as possible |
4. When the earth stops shaking, you should ________.
| A．check around you and help those in trouble first |
| B．open the windows and doors and let people out at once |
| C．report the earthquake to your company |
| D．run out of the building at once |
5. You can learn ________ after reading the passage.
| A．what an earthquake is like | B．how an earthquake happens |
| C．how to protect yourself in an earthquake | D．what to do to avoid an earthquake |
