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When some plates of the earth move sunddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under
the sea. In fact, earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. They often happen near mountains.
During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack (断裂) open. Houses fall,
people are killed or hurt, and sometimes whole villages or cities are destroyed.
Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and
made maps that show" earthquake belts (带)". In these belts, it's possible for earthquakes to happen. In these
areas we can build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.
In the future, scientists will be able to predict exactly (精确预报) when and where an earthquake will
happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.
1. It is said that a large number of earthquakes often happen ______.
A. next to mountains
B. in the day time
C. on land
D. at night
2. The reason for an earthquake is ______.
A. cracking open of rocks
B. the earth is made of mountains and the sea
C. that the sea is too deep
D. the result of sudden movement of plates
3. A map showing the earthquake belts will tell people ______.
A. what kind of houses to build
B. what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake
C. where earthquakes may happen
D. how to keep themselves safe during an earthquake.
4. In the future we'll be no longer so afraid of an earthquake ______.
A. because of a map showing the "earthquake belts"
B. because we can guess the date and place of an earthquake
C. as scientists will know what to do and how to do it
D. both B and C
5. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. A Scientist and an Earthquake
B. An Earthquake
C. How to Fight against Earthquake
D. Earthquakes Today and Tomorrow
