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No matter where you are, knowing how to protect yourself and your family during an earthquake is necessary. Here are some tips for you.
Duck, Drop, Cover and Hold
Duck under a strong piece of furniture, if possible. Most earthquake injuries are the result of being hit by something falling on you. Drop to the floor to avoid falling or being thrown down. And protect you from flying glass. Use clothes,blankets, cushions or furniture for covering. Hold on to whatever you're using, as the ground motion may be violent. Get away from glass, bookcases or anything heavy that could fall over on you.
Stay away from the doors
Doorways used to be recommended but most experts now say: stay away from them. Doors can suddenly shut with bone crushing force. Anyway, the experts say that in modern construction a doorway is no stronger than any other location along the wall.
Try to run outside
While the ground is moving, the greatest danger is of being injured by taking a fall or being hit by a falling piece of building as you exit. If you smell gas or when the shaking stops, calmly, carefully make your way out and get clear of the building. Before you leave, get shoes on because you will be walking on broken glass. If you're in a crowd, stay calm, and take what can cover you and find where you are. In a crowd the greatest dangers are panic and the rush for an exit.
21．Which of the following is TRUE about earthquakes?
A．Floors cause most injuries. B．Doors should be shut at all times.
C．Clothes can be used for protection. D．Following a crowd is always right.
22．Which of the following best explains"recommended"underlined in this text?
A．Introduced. B．Realized. C．Suggested. D．Explained.
23．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To inform people of possible dangers of an earthquake.
B．To tell family members to stay calm in an earthquake.
C．To order people to gain knowledge about an earthquake.
D．To introduce ways to protect people in an earthquake.
