Question

Earthquake usually come without warnings. What should you do if this happens to you? An earthquake is dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself.

Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm.

If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed. You need to have something strong around you to protect you from falling objects (物体). Do not stand near walls or windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects.

If you are outside, get to open area as fast as you can. Stay away from buildings and trees. If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in the car.

When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger. For example, gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.

Remember: Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. The way to keep safe after the earthquake.

B. The way to stay away from danger in our life.

C. Staying calm can save our life.

D. The way to protect yourself when an earthquake happens.

2.If you are inside when the earthquake starts, you must NOT .

A. stand near walls or windows B. stay out of the kitchen

C. be careful of the glass object D. protect you from falling objects.

3.Which of the following statement is True?

A. It is always dangerous to stay in the car when the earthquake happens.

B. When the earthquake is over, there is still a lot of danger.

C. If you are outside when the earthquake happens, go back home as fast as you can.

D. Earthquakes usually happen with warnings.

4.What is the Chinse meaning of the underlined word ”survival”?

A. 疾病 B. 危险 C. 幸存 D. 饥渴

Answer 1