Question

On April 20th,2013, a big earthquake hit Ya’an, Sichuan. Nearly 200 people died. Many people were hurt. Why do earthquakes happen?

The surface(表面) of the earth has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake.

Scientists 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, a clean towel , a few band-aids（创可贴）, 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 you are in a lift, get out quickly.

If you are outside:

★Don’t stand near buildings. Things may fall on you.

★Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.

1.An earthquake hit Ya’an .

A. on April 12th, 2013 B. on April 20th, 2013

C. on May 14th, 2013 D. on May 12th, 2013

2.You need at home before an earthquake.

A. some water and biscuits B. a clean towel and a few band-aids

C. a radio and a flashlight D. A, B and C

3.You must protect yourself in an earthquake by .

A. lying on the ground B. turning on the lights

C. standing near the windows D. getting into a lift

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.D

3.A

【解析】

试题分析：文章报道2013年4月20日雅安发生的地震。将近2000人死亡，许多人受伤。介绍了地震发生的原因，介绍了在地震发生时，应知道在地震发生前，地震发生期间应该做哪些事。介绍人员死亡情况和经济损失，还有求援的情况。

1.理解题：根据：On April 20,2013, a big and powerful earthquake attacked Ya’an, Sichuan Province.可知雅安地震发生在2013年4月20号。故选B.

2.2】细节理解题：根据：Make sure you have two bottles of water, a packet of biscuits, a clean towel , a few band-aids（创可贴）, a radio and a flashlight（电筒）at home.故选D.

3.3】细节理解题：根据：Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.故选 A.

考点：考查新闻报道类短文。