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

This Thursday, across the US, kids are skipping school(缺课)and going to work with their parents. They’ll be making copies, sending faxes(传真)and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the US. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world.
I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but I also got to sit in my dad’s taxi all day long and we would go to a restaurant for lunch.
But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city. I was very bored. I couldn’t read my book in the car as I would get carsick(晕车)and my dad didn’t like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. people wouldn’t get into his taxi because they thought he already had a passenger: me—so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school.
While the point of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs and give them an idea of the possibilities(可能性) for their futures, I got something completely different from the day. I learned to appreciate(重视) school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments, read great books and write stories all in one day?
Just as you’ll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. If you don’t already, try spending the day at work with your dad.
【小题1】When is the “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day”all over the US?

We often talk about the weather. If we want to know about the weather, we can turn on the radio and   1.   the weather report. We can also turn on the TV and watch the Weather   2.  . And we can ask other people in two different  3.  , “What’s the weather like today?” or “How is the weather today?” You can also call at 96121 for the weather.

  When it’s cold, we need to wear   4.   clothes. When it’s   5.  , we need raincoats or umbrellas. When it’s hot, we need a cool place and a cold drink.

 Every time when something ____ me, I turn on the radio and listen to music.

A. worry           B. worries           C. worrying           D. worried