Question

An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits （短路） and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _____.

A. the damage caused by earthquakes

B. the rescue work after earthquakes

C. what to do about earthquakes

D. how to prevent earthquakes

2. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A. easily broken B. easily found

C. expensive D. heavy

3. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _____.

A. on cupboards

B. in the bedroom

C. on a lower surface

D. where children can’t reach them

4. During the earthquake, people are advised to _____.

A. go out the building at once

B. turn off power and gas immediately

C. take shelter under a tree

D. drive to a safe place

Answer 1

1.C

2.A

3.C

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要介绍了地震来临时的小常识，包括：把家里易碎的东西尽量放到比较低的位置；关电闸和煤气；不乘电梯，地震停止后再出去；在户外，尽量呆在空旷的地方；被困时制造响声让自己被发现。1.概述全文。第一自然段总起全文，由So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.知文章是在介绍怎样做才能在地震时保护自己和家人，故选C。

2. items, like those made of glass及上下文知Fragile是指像玻璃之类的易碎的东西，所以不能放的太高，不然容易砸伤人。故选A。

3. items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface可知易碎的东西要尽量放的靠近地面。故选C。

4. sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.可知地震时要关掉电源和煤气。第四自然段Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.表明不能在地震时跑出去。第五自然段do not take shelter under a tree表明不能呆在树下。倒数第二自然段If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place表明不能在地震时开车。故选B。

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