请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
A 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred
off the northeastern coast of Japan on 11 March

The earthquake in Japan on March 11,2011 was a 9.0 on the Richter scale (里氏). Over 6,500 died because of the disaster by March 18. The earthquake also caused a tsunami (海啸) and a nuclear leak (核泄漏).
However, most Japanese people stayed calm and orderly.They left broken houses calmly. They waited in line for food, water and public telephones. There was no robbing (抢劫) and no pushing.
Earthquakes hit Japan almost every year. People are ready for an earthquake at any time.

In Japan, you can learn about earthquakes on TV and in schoolbooks. Even the famous comic, Sakura Momoko (《樱桃小丸子》), shows earthquake training in a school. Almost every family in Japan has a survival kit (救生包). The kit has a flashlight (手电筒), a radio, water and enough food for several days.
Most buildings in Japan use wood. The material is less dangerous during a disaster. The buildings can  stand an earthquake of up to 7.0 on the Richter scale.
【小题1】How large was the earthquake in Japan on March 11?
                                                           
【小题2】What did the earthquake cause besides many people’s death?
                                                           
【小题3】Where can Japanese people learn about earthquakes?
                                                           
【小题4】What are most buildings in Japan made of?
                                                           
【小题5】What can we learn from Japanese people if the disaster happens to us?
                                                           

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1.I want to take part in an English singing c__________.

2.My classmate c_________ me to a running race and everybody wanted to see who could run faster.

3.The headmaster gave students some s___________ on how to improve their English.

4.You should c_________ in English with your friends whenever you can.

5.A good m_________ for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.

6.Cindy closed her eyes and _________( 想象) that she was on the beach.

7.He is proud of himself and often speaks ___________(自信地).

8.Ten minutes later, my wife was wearing a hat that looked like a _________(灯塔).

9.Don’t be rude to your grandma! We should r____________ the old.

10.After the earthquake in Ya An, people from the ___________(外国的)country gave their support to those in need.

Below are some suggestions given by the English children posted on the website about how to help Africa. Which do you think is the best?

1.Which two children share the similar opinion?

A. Mary and Rebecca??????????? ????????????? B. Bethany and Mary

C. Rebecca and Bethany????? ????????????? ????????????? D. Rebecca and Robert

2.Who pays more attention to African's health care?

A. Mary????????? ????????????? B. Robin?????? ????????????? C. Rebecca?????? ????????????? D. Robert

3.Where are these suggestions posted?

A. In the textbook??????????????? ????????????? B. On the website

C. In the guidebook?????????????? ????????????? D. In the magazine

阅读短文，根据短文内容补全表格中所缺的信息。（每空一词）
On 28th of April 2013, there was an earthquake that happened in Ya An, Si Chuan Province. It was a level 7 earthquake .As we know, earthquake is very dangerous and terrible. but do you know what to do during and after an earthquake？Here is some advice for you.
Before an earthquake. It is necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity (电) and know useful telephone numbers（doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc）.Never put heavy things over beds.
During the earthquake. It’s important to 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 desk or a strong table. It can protect yourself from falling things. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy things and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.
If you are 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 .Stay in your car.
After an earthquake. Once the shaking stops, do not run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it is safe.
Check around you and help the people in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it. If you smell or hear gas, get someone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.

A 7-magnitude（震级）earthquake hit Ya'an,Sichuan at 8:02 on April 20, 2013, and it killed at least 196 people and injured more than 11,000.

    Together with other students, Yang Xuelan ran out to the playground. She was safe. But all her textbooks and exercise books were buried（埋）in the teaching building.

What can we do when an earthquake happens? In fact, there's little we can do to stop natural disasters (自然灾害) such as earthquakes happening. But, some methods can reduce the harm they cause.

◆ Drop down onto your hands and knees. This way can protect you from falling.

    ◆ Cover your head under a strong table or desk. You can also stay along a wall,and cover your head with your arms and hands.

    ◆ Hold on to(守住,抓牢) your shelter(遮蔽物) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking continues.

    Schools can normally take the earthquake drills（演练） to help student stay alive.

1.How many people lost their lives in the earthquake in Ya'an?

A. At least 196.         B. More than 11,000.

C. Less than 196.        D. About 11,196.

2.When the earthquake happened in Ya'an, Yang Xuelan was         .

A. at home               B. at school

C. on her way to school   D. playing on the playground

3.What does the underlined word "reduce" mean in Chinese?

A.提高        B.阻止          C.增加           D.减少

4.According to the writer, we can       to reduce the harm natural disasters cause.

A. do nothing                              B. stay at home

C. take some methods                       D. run out of the house

5.Which of the following can help you stay alive in an earthquake?

A. Dropping down onto your hands and knees.

B. Covering your head under a strong table or desk.

C. Holding on to your shelter until the shaking stops.

D. A, B and C.