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In light of what has happened in many countries* we can all see how dev?astating (破坏 性的) an earthquake can be. You may be asking yourself, " How do I get prepared for a quake if I don't know that it's coming?"There are some steps that you can take to make your home a little safer in the event that a quake occurs.

Ensure that heavy furniture is not in a position where it could fall onto a bed. If a quake occurs while you are in bed, you do not want your bookcase falling on you. Check and repair deep cracks(裂缝)in ceilings. This is espe?cially important after a quake.

If you see any damage that you are unable to repair, consult a professional. Ensure that you have no gas leaks(泄露)in or around your home.

Have your disaster plan in place. Know where to meet your family. Have your bags packed. Do drills with your family at least twice a year, which will ensure that everyone knows what to do.

What to do during the quake:

Earthquake safety tips are different depending on your place. Here are some tips for various locations.

Indoors: If you stay indoors, get low to the ground and move only to the nearest piece of strong furniture or corner. Crouch(蜷伏)down low covering the back of your neck and head with your hands. Stay away from windows or anything that could fall on you.

Outdoors: If you stay already outdoors, stay out there. Get away from any buildings, power lines, or anything that could fall.

Vehicle; If you are in a vehicle, pull over when you can safely do so. Avoid bridges, tall buildings and power lines.

1.The underlined word "This" in Paragraph 2 probably means " "•

 A.     avoiding hangings on the wall

B.     checking and repairing deep cracks

C.     fixing your furniture in place

D.     moving your bookcase off your bed

2.To make everyone know what to do once there is an earthquake, you should .

 A.     turn to a professional

B.     exercise twice a year to run faster

C.     tell your family where to meet

D.     practise your plan with your family

3. Which of the following is NOT the right way when you stay indoors during a quake?

 A.     Covering your mouth with wet towels.

B.     Avoiding staying near windows.

C.     Covering your neck and head with your hands.

D.     Getting low to the ground and moving to the corner.

4. If you happen to be in your car during the quake, you should .

  A.     rush out of the car quickly

B.     stop your car where it is safe

C.     ensure you are awake in the car

D.     speed your car to a safer place

5.What is the best title of this passage?

  A.     Some safety tips

B.     A disaster plan

C.     How to prepare for an earthquake

D.     How to make our home a little safer

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While both Europe and the United States of America are considered the Western world, it's good to know there are some differences in culture. If you

are considering moving to a European country, you will find the information below helpful as you plan your move.

One cultural difference is how the countries perceive(理解,认为)time and space. For example, a house in the United States that is 200 years old would be considered ancient. This is probably because America is a fairly young country. However, in Europe, something would not be considered ancient unless it was at least 2,000 years old. However, perception of dis?tance seems to be the opposite. While Europeans would consider 100 kilome?tres a long way to drive, Americans would not think twice. This could be due to the fact that Europe is smaller and more heavily populated. In fact, the United States is over twice the size of Europe.

Cars are another factor that differs greatly between Europe and the United States. American automobiles usually have automatic transmissions(自动变速器)while European cars generally have manual gears(手动变速器). European automobiles are smaller and more round-shaped, while American cars are larger and more square-shaped. Trucks and limousines(豪华轿车)are vehicles that Americans enjoy. In Europe, however, these types of vehicles are hardly seen, as they prefer smaller cars due to parking and traffic congestion.

The view of education is another cultural difference between the European countries and the United States. In America? parents may save for many years and even go into debt to pay for their children to attend college. Most schools and universities in Europe, however, are free of tuition. In fact, children are expected to attend college there.

6.The author wrote the first paragraph mainly to_________________ .

  A.  tell the differences between Europe and America

B.  advise people to travel to Europe and America

C.  introduce the topic of this passage to the readers

D.  persuade people to live in a European country

7. Which of the following shows the Americans' perception of time?

  A. An ancient house has a history of 200 years.

B. Europe has been at least 2,000 years old.

C  A hundred kilometres is a long way to drive.

D.  It is proper to drive a distance of 100 kilometres.

8.The underlined phrase " parking and traffic congestion" in Paragraph 3 means "__________ ".

  A.   people like parking their cars on the road

B.  the cars go through the parks now and then

C.  it is easy to park and drive on the highway

D.   parking is not easy and the traffic is heavy

9. It can be concluded from the last paragraph that  

  A.  Americans are richer than Europeans

B.   Americans work harder than Europeans

C.   the children in Europe needn't go to school |

D.   it costs Americans a lot of money to go to college

10. The author develops this passage by _________ .

A.arguing             B, persuading

C.comparing           D. doubting

There was a sweet smell of incense (香)in the air as the we 11-muscled man moved his legs into a position well behind his head. It was something that the human body really should not be able to do. But what else would you expect at the First World Yoga Champion?ship?

On September 25, the world's leading yoga experts arrived in the US to find out who was the best. But the real prize was to turn yoga into a proper Olympic event.

"Yoga is a combination of bodybuilding , Miss World, Mr Universe and gymnastics, " said champion?ship organizer Bikram Choudhury. " There are some 70 people from more than 20 countries competing in this event. Why not have yoga at the Olympics?"

The public cannot decide whether or not Chouldhury's dream will come true. But he is right about one thing: yoga has become popular with young and old people all over the world. In the US alone, 15 million people practise yoga. Everyone is at it, including Madonna and Ricky Martin.

Yoga started in India more than 5 , 000 years ago. The name means "to join together". That is to bring the body and mind together into one pleasing experience. The whole system of yoga is built on three things: exer?cise, breathing and meditation(沉思).

The yoga that we know today is mostly physical yo?ga. It's seen as a type of exercise, but is different from sports like football or running. When we do yoga, we move our body into positions that stretch the muscles and joints, making them stronger.

One of the best things about yoga is the fact that everyone can do it. To women, it means a flat stomach, more shapely legs and a graceful body. To men, it is a way of becoming stronger and more athletic.

There are also specially-designed yoga classes for pregnant women or children suffering from mental disa?bilities, such as autism (孤独症).As for teenagers, meditation and simple breathing exercises can help them learn to calm down, relax and concentrate better. But teenagers under 16 are not supposed to do the body ex?ercises as they could have a bad effect on their natural growth.

5.    What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A.    Something sportsmen should not do in practising yoga.

B.    Basic skills are required in performing yoga.

C.    The performance of the sportsmen in the First World Yoga Championships.

D.    The unique setting where yoga is performed.

6.    Why does the author mention Madonna and Ricky Martin in the fourth paragraph?

A.    To compare the differences between the young and the old.

B.    To describe the extensive popularity of yoga in the US.

C.    To emphasize the importance of practising yoga.

D.    To explain the strong influence of public figures in the US.

7.    Which statement is NOT true about yoga?

A.    It is a type of exercise which benefits the body and mind.

B.    It makes muscles and joints stronger by stretc?hing.

C.    It contains exercise, breathing and meditation.

D.    It is similar to the sports like football or running.

8. According to the passage, who does NOT need to pay special attention in practising yoga?

A.    Women to be mothers.

B.    Teenagers under 16.

C.    Adult men.

D.    Children with autism.

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