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An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters.It may cause great damage.So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of on the cupboards higher up.Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down.When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake.Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged.Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you.Never use the elevator to go down.Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out.Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings.If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place.Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers can find you.Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available.
Never shout for help.Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust.Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.Do not move about or kick up dust.
【语篇概述】这是一篇说明文,向读者介绍了地震发生时应该注意的一些安全方面的建议,这样可以减少地震带来的伤亡。
21.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell readers the damage caused by earthquakes.
B.To tell readers the rescue work after earthquakes.
C.To tell readers how to prevent earthquakes.
D.To tell readers what to do about earthquakes.
【解析】选D。写作意图题。通读全文特别是根据第一段最后一句可知, 本文主要介绍了地震来临时的一些安全方面的建议, 告诉读者该怎么做。故选D。
22.The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.
A.Easily found B.Easily broken
C.Expensive D.Heavy
【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“like those made of glass”可知, fragile意为“易碎的”。故选B。
23.During the earthquake, people are advised to .
A.go out of the building at once
B.drive to a safe place quickly
C.take shelter under a tree
D.turn off electricity and gas immediately
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.”可知, 在地震发生时, 要确保立即关掉电源和煤气。故选D。
