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If you have a brother or sister, you already know you are different from each other.You live together in the same house and have the same parents.(1)________ Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parents treat you.

First-born children receive all the attention from their parents. Most families have twice as many photos of a first-born as any other child. Parents tend to give them more responsibility.(2)________ As a result, first-borns are often responsible, hard-working and serious. They often want to do well at school and work.(3)________ For example, George W. Bush, George Washington, and Lyndon Baines Johnson are all first-borns.

When a second child arrives, parents are more relaxed. The second child is allowed to be more independent. But he also has to compete with the first-born for the parents’ attention and love. These children often choose different sports and hobbies to show independence. (4)________ They are often adventurous, fun-loving, and outgoing, but can be jealous and get angry easily.

The youngest child tends to be the happiest. He has fewer responsibilities and more freedom. These children do not feel pressure to do well at school and work, but have to be creative to get their family’s attention.(5)________ So, many famous talk-show hosts and comedians were born last.

A.There are more first-born American Presidents than second or last-born children.

B.They are often friendly, humorous and calm.

C.But you have different personalities.

D.Their parents may probably love them more.

E.And they develop different personalities.

F.They depend on the first-borns to take care of younger brothers and sisters.

1________   2________   3________   4________   5________


Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.

1.Water.

A person need at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period.It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.

2.Food.

It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of nonperishable (不易腐烂的)food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, nonsalted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.

3.Flashlights (手电筒) and spare batteries.

Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.

Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.

4.Clothes.

If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

1.Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?

A.Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.

B.Because earthquakes take place without warning.

C.Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.

D.Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes.

2.About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?

A.A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.

B.You’d better use your own containers to keep water.

C.You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it.

D.You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.

3.You should prepare all of the following except ________.

A.powdered milk B.fresh vegetables C.dried fruits D.canned juices

4.According to the article we know that________.

A.we need to prepare some supplies only at home.

B.a telephone is the most important prepared thing.

C.flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes.

D.clothes are used to protect your head.

5.If you live in a cold place, you should prepare________.

A.some warm clothes and bedding supplies B.some hot water

C.some batteries D.some flashlights

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