Question

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.

1.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.

2.Which of the following best explains"recommended"underlined in this text?

A. Introduced.

B. Realized.

C. Suggested.

D. Explained.

3.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.

Answer

1. C

2. C

3. D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。短文介绍在地震中保护自己和家人的方法

1.细节理解题。由Duck, Drop, Cover and Hold中的“Use clothes, blankets, cushions or furniture for covering.”可知，用衣服、毯子、靠垫或家具来遮盖。所以衣服能用来保护自己。故C选项正确。

2.词义猜测题。由Stay away from the doors中的....but most experts now say: stay away from them可知，但现在大多数专家说:离他们远点.....。所以通过现在与过去看法法的不同，可以判断出，过去人们推荐门路是逃生的途径。故suggest“建议”最好能解释recommend。故C选项正确。

3.推理判断题。由第一段“No matter where you are, knowing how to protect yourself and your family during an earthquake is necessary. Here are some tips for you. ”可知，无论你身在何处，知道如何在地震中保护自己和家人是必要的。给你一些建议。所以判断出短文的目的是介绍在地震中保护人们的方法。故D选项正确。