Earthquakes are hard to predict, 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, etc.).
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, 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, bridges 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 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 over beds.
D. People shouldn’t forget the useful phone numbers.
2. When an earthquake happens, _______can help you deal with it.
A. standing still B. staying calm
C. looking outside D. moving indoors
3. During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should_______.
A. speed up your car B. stop your car and stay in
C. slow down your car D. stop your car and run out
4. When the earth stops shaking, you should_______.
A. check around you first B. run out of the building at once
C. break the windows and doors D. write a report to your company
5. You can learnafter reading the passage.
A. What an earthquake is like.
B. What to do to avoid an earthquake.
C. How an earthquake happens.
D. How to protect yourself in an earthquake.
参考答案：
1.D 由短文第二段最后一句可知D项正确。
2.B 由短文第三段第一句“保持镇定对你们每一个人都很重要”可知。
3.B 由短文第三段最后两句可知应停车并待在车里面。
4.A 由第四段第三句“检查你的周围并帮助有困难的人”可知A项正确。
5.D 短文内容是关于地震逃生知识的，故读完短文后应能了解如何在地震中保护自己。
