Question

A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?

If you are inside:

Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. This will protect you from falling things. Do not get into a lift.

Don’t stand near windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture(家具) or fireplaces.

If you’re outside:

Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.

Squat(蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.

After the earthquake:

Check, take care of injuries（伤员）and help make sure people around you are all right.

Watch out for aftershocks

Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved(长袖的) shirt and strong shoes.

Listen to the radio for the latest information.

1.If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens, you’d better _______

A. run into a lift B. not stay in the bathroom C. stand near large mirrors D. not stand near windows

2.After the earthquake, you should _______

A. look after injuries B. not help the others around you

C. protect yourself without wearing shoes D. not listen to the radio for the latest information

3.The underlined word “aftershocks” in the passage means “_____” in Chinese.

A. 震撼 B. 震源 C. 余震 D. 防震

4.The passage is mainly about _______

A. what to do before an earthquake takes place

B. what to do if you are in an earthquake

C. how to escape from an earthquake when you’re at home

D. how to predict an earthquake in the open air

Answer 1