Earthquake safety tips
On April 14,2010, a big earthquake hit Yushu,Qinghai.Over,2,000 people died. Many people were hurt. Why are there earthquakes?
The surface of the Earth has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake.
Scientist are working hard to find out more about earthquakes. They try to predict(预测) them, but it’s very hard.
Do you    know how to get ready for an earthquake? Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Here are some things you should know.
What to do before an earthquake
Make sure you have two bottles of water, a packet of biscuits(饼干),a clean towel(毛巾),a few band-aids(创口贴),a radio and a flashlight(电筒) at home.
What to do during an earthquake
If you are inside:
★    Stay where you are. Quickly move under a strong desk, or along a wall. This will protect you from falling things.
★    Don’t stand near windows.
★    Turn off the lights.
★    Don’t get into a lift during an earthquake. If your are in a lift, get out as quickly as possible.
If you are outside:
★    Don’t stand near buildings. Things may fall on you.
★    Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.

1. 1.

   An earthquake hit Yushu _______.

   1. A.
      on April 12,2010
   2. B.
      on April 14,2010
   3. C.
      on May 14,2010
   4. D.
      on May 12,2010
2. 2.

   You need ________ at home before an earthquake.

   1. A.
      some water and biscuits
   2. B.
      a clean towel and a few band-aids
   3. C.
      a radio and a flashlight
   4. D.
      all of the things above
3. 3.

   You must protect yourself in an earthquake by ________.

   1. A.
      keeping you from falling things
   2. B.
      turning on the lights
   3. C.
      standing near the window
   4. D.
      getting into a lift
4. 4.

   The reason why an earthquake happens is that __________.

   1. A.
      the surface of the earth is thin
   2. B.
      the pieces of the surface are moving slowly
   3. C.
      two pieces of the surface move past each other
   4. D.
      there are too many people on the earth
5. 5.

   Which is TRUE according to the passage when you are outside in an earthquake?
   

   1. A.
      You can play under a big tree.
   2. B.
      You can’t stand near the buildings.
   3. C.
      You can lie on the ground until the shaking stops.
   4. D.
      Both B and C.

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake.? Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks (前震) and a larger earthquake might occur.? Reduce your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place.

If you are indoors,? do “duck，cover and hold”.? Duck or drop down to the floor, under something strong,? such as a table or a desk，cover your head and face with your arms and hands and hold on to that table or desk so that it does not move away from you as the ground shakes.? Do this until the shaking stops and it is safe to move.? Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts.? If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch(捲缩）in an inside comer of the building.

Stay clear of windows，fireplaces, and heavy furniture that may fall over.? Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.? Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different? location inside the building or try to leave.

If you are outside, get into the open and stay there.? Move away from trees，buildings, signs and power lines.? Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings,? at exits? and alongside exterior walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury.? Most earthquake-related casualties (伤亡) result from collapsing walls,? flying glasses, and falling objects.

If you are driving, you may not realize what is going on at first because the car may feel like it is going to blow up.? Stop the car in as clear and open an area as possible and stay in it until the shaking stops.? If it is a really bad quake, turn on the radio to find an emergency channel to get information.? Follow the directions of people directing traffic.

If you are in a mountainous area,? watch out for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.

If you are at the beach,? move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.

1.Which of the following pictures means “duck，cover and hold”？

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Ground movement during an earthquake is the main reason of death.

B. You should keep your windows, fireplaces and heavy furniture clear.

C. Stop your car in the clear area and get out of it if an earthquake happens.

D. Run away from the beach as quickly as possible if an earthquake happens.

3.The passage is mainly about________ during the earthquake.

A. ways of keeping you safe?

B. the importance of keeping safe

C. ways of finding safe places?

D. researches on how to keep safe

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake.  Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks (前震) and a larger earthquake might occur.  Reduce your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place.
If you are indoors,  do “duck，cover and hold”.  Duck or drop down to the floor, under something strong,  such as a table or a desk，cover your head and face with your arms and hands and hold on to that table or desk so that it does not move away from you as the ground shakes.  Do this until the shaking stops and it is safe to move.  Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts.  If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch(捲缩）in an inside comer of the building.
Stay clear of windows，fireplaces, and heavy furniture that may fall over.  Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.  Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different  location inside the building or try to leave.
If you are outside, get into the open and stay there.  Move away from trees，buildings, signs and power lines.  Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings,  at exits  and alongside exterior walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury.  Most earthquake-related casualties (伤亡) result from collapsing walls,  flying glasses, and falling objects.
If you are driving, you may not realize what is going on at first because the car may feel like it is going to blow up.  Stop the car in as clear and open an area as possible and stay in it until the shaking stops.  If it is a really bad quake, turn on the radio to find an emergency channel to get information.  Follow the directions of people directing traffic.
If you are in a mountainous area,  watch out for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.
If you are at the beach,  move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.
【小题1】Which of the following pictures means “duck，cover and hold”？

【小题2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?