题目内容
Earthquake Intensity & Observed Effects(强度与现象)
I. Felt by only a few people under very special conditions.
II. Felt by only a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of buildings.
III. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.
IV. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few; some awaked.
V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awaked; dishes and windows break; plaster (灰泥) cracks (开裂).
VI. Felt by everyone; many frightened and run outdoors; heavy furniture such as tables and shelves moves.
VII. Everyone runs outdoors; small to moderate (中等的) damage(损毁) in usual buildings.
VIII. Considerable (相当大的) damage in usual buildings; monuments(碑) fall.
IX. Considerable damage in all buildings; ground cracks; underground pipes (管道) break.
X. Most buildings damaged; rails bend(弯曲); landslides (山崩) take place; water splashes(溅落) over banks.
XI. Few buildings left standing; bridges damaged; wide cracks in the ground; underground pipes break.
XII. Damage total; waves seen on ground; objects thrown into air.
1.According to the picture, what is the possible position of the earthquake’s epicenter?
A. 36°N, 90°W. B. 36°N, 90°E. C. 90°N, 36°W. D.90°N, 36°E.
2.What is the effects of earthquake intensity IV?
A. Everyone runs outdoors.
B. Only a few people feel it.
C. Many people who stay indoors feel it.
D. Felt by people on the upper floors of buildings.
3.According to the picture, which city would have announced the report: “Nearly everyone felt the earthquake, and many people were awaked. Dishes and windows were broken”?
A. Cincinnati. B. Louisville. C. Pittsburgh. D. Nashville.
4.Which statement best describes the earthquake intensity at Boston?
A. Felt indoors by few people under very special conditions.
B. Few buildings left standing.
C. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.
D. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few, some awaked.
5.For which city was the description of an earthquake “Heavy furniture moved, everyone felt it, and many were frightened and ran outdoors” reported?
A. Nashville. B. Louisville. C. Syracuse. D. Cincinnati.
1.A
2.C
3.C
4.C
5.D
【解析】略
Earthquakes happen without warning(前兆).They can happen any time of a day,at any point during the year.When an earthquake is happening, you should know what you should do or not do.
Do NOT go outside.You could get injured from falling glass or parts of buildings.If you are outside,stay away from buildings and power lines(输电线).
Stay under a desk,table,or other strong furniture.Hold on to it.Or stay in a corner of the building.Cover your face and head with your arms and cover your mouth with a towel or clothing.Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.
Keep away from windows,pictures or advertisements on the wall or the building,and anything else that could fall and hurt you.Most people get injured by falling things during an earthquake,not by the shaking itself.
Also keep away from a fire.You could fall down and burn yourself on the fire.
If you are driving when an earthquake happens,stop the car if it’s safe.Stay inside your car until the earthquake stops,and don’t drive near bridges.Try not to stop by power lines or trees.These could fall and hurt you.
【小题1】It isn’t safe for you to ______ while the earthquake is happening.
A.run out of the building | B.stay in a corner of the building |
C.cover your head with your arms | D.cover your mouth with a towel |
A.many people fear earthquakes |
B.earthquakes may happen at any time |
C.we can’t save ourselves in an earthquake |
D.people never get injured in earthquakes |
A.How Earthquakes Happen | B.How to Drive a Car |
C.What We Should Do in Earthquakes | D.Why Earthquakes Happen |