题目内容
Tokyo, March 11, 2011
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Could it have been worse?
More than a minute before the earth under their feet began to shake, many millions of Japanese people got cell phone alerts; TV networks interrupted (打断,中断) their broadcasts and turned to the latest announcement of Japanese government; loud speakers started suddenly to warn people of the coming tsunami; bullet trains came to a stop. The earthquake on March 11 was the first test of the nation’s earthquake early-warning technology (地震预警技术). However, in the fight of Man vs Nature, Nature won again. Hundreds, if not thousands of people, lost their lives in Japan. Scientists believe it is the fifth-strongest quake in the world since 1900 and the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan.
Lin tells of calm survivors
When the office began to shake, his friends were calm and still working. But the shaking became stronger. People shouted at him: “Run out of the building, now!” This was Lin Jia’s first experience of an earthquake. Lin, 26, has been in Japan for three months, working as a software engineer in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Lin stayed with others in a bus station all afternoon. Buildings were shaken by a series(系列) of aftershocks. He was nervous, but the people around him were so calm and organized that he gradually (逐渐) calmed down.
1. What does the underlined word “alert” mean?
A. 闹钟 B. 警报 C. 短信 D. 铃声
2. How many ways of earthquake early-warning are mentioned in the passage?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Lin Jia has never met with an earthquake in Japan.
B. There have been five earthquakes in Japan since 1900.
C. The earthquake is the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan.
D. The local government warned people of the coming earthquake in some ways.
4. What is the most important after an earthquake according to the article?
A. Keep away from the nuclear power plants.
B. Running out of the building.
C. Keep calm and organized.
D. Get the cell phone alerts
5. Where does this article probably come from?
A. a newspaper B. an advertisement C. a diary D. a novel
BBBCA
【解析】略
Tokyo, March 11, 2011
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More than a minute before the earth under their feet began to shake, many millions of Japanese people got cell phone alerts; TV networks interrupted (打断,中断) their broadcasts and turned to the latest announcement of Japanese government; loud speakers started suddenly to warn people of the coming tsunami; bullet trains came to a stop. The earthquake on March 11 was the first test of the nation’s earthquake early-warning technology (地震预警技术). However, in the fight of Man vs Nature, Nature won again. Hundreds, if not thousands of people, lost their lives in Japan. Scientists believe it is the fifth-strongest quake in the world since 1900 and the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan.
Lin tells of calm survivors
When the office began to shake, his friends were calm and still working. But the shaking became stronger. People shouted at him: “Run out of the building, now!” This was Lin Jia’s first experience of an earthquake. Lin, 26, has been in Japan for three months, working as a software engineer in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Lin stayed with others in a bus station all afternoon. Buildings were shaken by a series(系列) of aftershocks. He was nervous, but the people around him were so calm and organized that he gradually (逐渐) calmed down.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “alert” mean?
A.闹钟 | B.警报 | C.短信 | D.铃声 |
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
A.Lin Jia has never met with an earthquake in Japan. |
B.There have been five earthquakes in Japan since 1900. |
C.The earthquake is the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan. |
D.The local government warned people of the coming earthquake in some ways. |
A.Keep away from the nuclear power plants. |
B.Running out of the building. |
C.Keep calm and organized. |
D.Get the cell phone alerts |
A.a newspaper | B.an advertisement | C.a diary | D.a novel |
Strong earthquakes hit the east of Japan in the afternoon of March 11, causing several meter-high tsunami(海啸), which killed more than 10,000 people in areas along the coast. Several nuclear plants(核电站) at the coast were broken by the earthquake and tsunami. People living near the plants have been asked to move away. People living within 30 kilometers of the first plant are asked to stay indoors and close all windows.
The breaking of the nuclear plants is causing electricity shortages(电力短缺) in Eastern Japan. As a result, electricity is cut off for 3-hour periods in the area of Tokyo and some other areas during daytime. In order to save electricity, some shops, restaurants and tourist places in the areas are closed for some time every day. But all major airports and train lines are still open and operating.
For the above reasons, tourists are advised not to visit the eastern areas in the near future. Visits to Western Japan are not affected by the event. People who plan to travel over the coming weeks and months are advised to pay attention to the situation for a few more days before making decisions.
【小题1】This passage may probably be written by a _____.
A.scientist | B.traveler | C.story writer | D.news reporter |
A.there would be more earthquakes and tsunamis |
B.several nuclear plants had been broken |
C.there were serious electricity shortages |
D.their houses were washed away by the tsunami |
A.avoid making electricity shortages even worse |
B.avoid more people getting together |
C.rebuild their broken buildings |
D.keep away from nuclear radiation(核辐射) |
A.The earthquake happened before the tsunami. |
B.The earthquake happened after the tsunami. |
C.There was no electricity in Eastern Japan. |
D.People were not allowed to visit Western Japan. |
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More than a minute before the earth under their feet began to shake, many millions of Japanese people got cell phone alerts; TV networks interrupted (打断,中断) their broadcasts and turned to the latest announcement of Japanese government; loud speakers started suddenly to warn people of the coming tsunami; bullet trains came to a stop. The earthquake on March 11 was the first test of the nation’s earthquake early-warning technology (地震预警技术). However, in the fight of Man vs Nature, Nature won again. Hundreds, if not thousands of people, lost their lives in Japan. Scientists believe it is the fifth-strongest quake in the world since 1900 and the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan.
Lin tells of calm survivors
When the office began to shake, his friends were calm and still working. But the shaking became stronger. People shouted at him: “Run out of the building, now!” This was Lin Jia’s first experience of an earthquake. Lin, 26, has been in Japan for three months, working as a software engineer in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Lin stayed with others in a bus station all afternoon. Buildings were shaken by a series(系列) of aftershocks. He was nervous, but the people around him were so calm and organized that he gradually (逐渐) calmed down.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “alert” mean?
A.闹钟 | B.警报 | C.短信 | D.铃声 |
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
A.Lin Jia has never met with an earthquake in Japan. |
B.There have been five earthquakes in Japan since 1900. |
C.The earthquake is the most powerful on record ever to hit Japan. |
D.The local government warned people of the coming earthquake in some ways. |
A.Keep away from the nuclear power plants. |
B.Running out of the building. |
C.Keep calm and organized. |
D.Get the cell phone alerts |
A.a newspaper | B.an advertisement | C.a diary | D.a novel |