According to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every year—but fortunately, only about 1500 of these are of a magnitude(震级) of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more prone to earthquakes than others. Although the chance of being caught in “The Big one” is remote, it’s wise to be prepared if you live in a region where earthquakes are mon.
Educate your family about earthquakes before a big one strikes. For example, they need to know to take shelter in a doorway or under a strong object if indoors, and never to run outdoors if they are inside. If outside, they need to know to stay away from power lines and buildings where objects could fall.
Teach family members how to turn off gas or water lines or electrical power that may need to be shut off after a quake if severe damage occurs.
Develop a plan. Where will your family meet in the event of a disaster? What if some people are at work or school? How will you know if they are safe? Where will you all meet up?
Pack a preparedness kit(衣物装备) and keep it in a safe location. In a major earthquake, it’s possible that you won’t be able to get into your house. Keep supplies in your car trunk or an outside storage shed if possible. Pack whatever your family is likely to need, enough for three days to a week, including food, water, medication, first aid and personal hygiene supplies, flashlights, a portable radio, blankets, clothes and shoes, cash, or camp stove, candles, matches or lighters, and a whistle.
Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Regular homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage.
【小题1】The underlined words “prone to ” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by .A．likely to sufferB．frequent to exploreC．regular to measureD．impossible to experience【小题2】According to the passage, if you are outside in an earthquake, you should .A．stay where you areB．hide under a big treeC．avoid power linesD．sit on the ground【小题3】 We can learn from the passage that .A．about 1,500 earthquakes happen every yearB．people should store some clothes in their houses in advanceC．family members should meet in their home after an earthquakeD．people suffering earthquakes often should buy earthquake insurance【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage?A．How to Keep Safe in an EarthquakeB．How to Prepare for an EarthquakeC．Who Can Help Us After an Earthquake?D．Where Is an Earthquake-prone Area?A
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(答案→)A
解析：每年的地震很多，但是大地震并不多，经常遭受地震的地区也是集中的，但是我们应该为地震做好准备，尽量减少损失。
【小题1】猜词题：从文章第一段的句子：Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more prone to earthquakes than others.加力福利亚和日本更有可能遭受地震，可知“prone to ” 是“可能会遭受”的意思，选A
【小题2】细节题：从文章第二段的句子：If outside, they need to know to stay away from power lines and buildings where objects could fall.可知地震的时候如果你在外面，应该避开电线，选C
【小题3】推理题：从文章最后一段的句子：Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Regular homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage.
可知经常遭受地震的人应该买地震保险，选D
【小题4】标题确定题：从这篇文章和第一段的句子：Although the chance of being caught in “The Big one” is remote, it’s wise to be prepared if you live in a region where earthquakes are mon.
可知这篇文章讲的是如何为地震做好准备，选B