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  Every 30 seconds there is an earthquakeBut don't worry because most are so weak that they cannot befeltOnly a few big ones hurt people

  Many earthquakes happened in China, such as the big one in Sichuan last monthThousands of people died in itSo it's important to know what to do when one hitsHere are some tips on how to stay safe in an earthquake

  1If you are indoors during an earthquake, hide(躲藏)under a deskStay away from windows and anything that could fall on you

  2If you are outdoors, move to a clear placeTry to be away from trees, signs, buildings and streetlightsThese could fall on you

  3If you are in a shop and far from the door, don't try to run outside and rush for exits(出口)Everyone will be doing that and you'11 find it hard getting outDon't get into a lift during an earthquakeJust hide under some strong cover near you

  4When an earthquake has ended, be careful because aftershocks may still happenThese are just as dangerous as the earthquake itselfSo stay under the desk until you make sure it's safe to get up

  5If you are at home and you smell gas(煤气), open the windows and get out of the building as quickly as you canA gas line in your house may be brokenThis could be very dangerous

(1)

Most earthquakes are too ________ to hurt people

[  ]

A.

strong

B.

weak

C.

dangerous

(2)

If you're in a shop and far from the door, you'd better ________

[  ]

A.

rush to the door fight away

B.

run after the people quickly

C.

hide yourself under a cover near you

(3)

The best title of this passage is________”.

[  ]

A.

How dangerous the earthquake is

B.

How to be safe during an earthquake

C.

Don't be afraid of the earthquake

(4)

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

Most earthquakes are very dangerous, so we must be very careful every day

B.

You'd better keep away from those things that may fall on you wherever you are

C.

If you smell gas at home, try to hide under a desk and don't run outside quickly

答案:1.B;2.C;3.B;4.B;
解析:

文章大意:每隔30秒就有地震发生。不要担心,因为多数地震比较弱,你感觉不到。只有少数地震才能伤着人。中国就发生过很多地震,如五月的四川地震。本文将给你提供几个建议——如何在地震中自救。


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