题目内容
Earthquakes usually happen in long narrow belts, where different large plates of rock meet.
In spite of much research and wonderful equipment, it is impossible to predict an earthquake accurately (准
确地), although experts can estimate roughly (大概推测) an earthquake coming in a particular region. So
everyone needs to learn a bit about how to keep oneself safe in an earthquake. As you may know, the greatest
danger of an earthquake comes from falling buildings and structures and flying glass, stones and other objects.
Please read on for some tips about how to stay safe in an earthquake:
●If you are indoors, find a secure location to wait out the quake, such as under a heavy table or desk. Door
ways are among the safest places to stand because you can brace (支撑) yourself between two walls.
However, watch out for swinging doors. Stay away from windows.
●If you are outdoors, try to get into an open area, away from falling buildings, power lines, trees, etc.
●If you are in a crowded public area, crouch down (蹲下), with your hands protecting your head and neck.
●If you are in your car, pull over to the side, away from power lines and overpasses, and stay inside the
car until the shaking stops.
1. We can predict an earthquake accurately now. ( T or F )
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2. Put the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) into Chinese.
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3. What causes an earthquake?
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4. How do we protect ourselves if we are in a crowded public area?
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5. What is this passage mainly about?
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2. 因此每个人都需要掌握一点儿有关在地震中如何保护自己的知识。
3. A sudden rock movement underground.
4. Crouch down with our hands protecting our head and neck.
5. It's about what an earthquake is and how to stay safe in an earthquake.
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任务型阅读。阅读短文,根据其内容完成表格。
People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
Vacation |
When |
What to do |
A national vacation |
Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ |
People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
Three great days |
New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ |
People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
Paid vacation |
More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year |
People can have a long journey. |