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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 are easily broken and 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 strong movement,these pieces will fall to 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.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2?
A.Easily found. B.Easily broken. C.Expensive. D.Heavy.
2.Where should the items made of glass be put to reduce the injury from the earthquake?
A.On cupboards. B.On a lower surface.
C.In the bedroom. D.Where children can’t reach them.
3.What are people advised to do during the earthquake?
A.Go out the building at once. B.Drive to a safe place quickly.
C.Take shelter under a tree. D.Turn off electricity and gas immediately.
语篇解读:地震是最常见的自然灾害之一,常造成巨大的损失。本文就如何在地震中保护自己以及家人提出了几条建议。
答案及剖析:
1.B 词义猜测题。 根据画线词后的内容like those made of glass are easily broken可知,画线词的意思是:易碎的,故选B项。
2.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface,可知应该把那些易碎的玻璃制品放置在接近地面的低处,故选B项。
3.D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句可知,当地震发生时,要设法立即切断电源和天然气,故选D项。
