Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies(急需品) for your home, work place, and car.
1．Water
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑，容量单位) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per(每一个) person per day and be prepared for a 72 hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container(容器) and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2．Food
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned(灌装的) food, powdered milk(奶粉), dried fruits, non salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3．Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries(备用电池)
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(泄漏).
Prepare a battery powered(装电池的) radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order(发生故障), so radios will be your best source of information.
4．Clothes
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案（10分）
【小题1】Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A、Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B、Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C、Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
【小题2】About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
A、A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.
B、You’d better use your own containers to keep water.
C、You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
【小题3】You should prepare all of the following except .
A、powdered milk
B、fresh vegetables
C、dried fruits
【小题4】According to the article we know that .
A、we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B、a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C、flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
【小题5】If you live in a cold place, you should prepare .
A、some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B、some hot water
C、some batteriesB
网友回答
(答案→)B
解析：这篇文章讲述的地震总是毫无征兆的情况下发生，所以人们要随时都做好准备，应该在家里，公司，还有车里准备一些水，食物，手电筒和备用电池，还有取暖的衣物。
【小题1】细节题。由第一段第一句Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare.由于地震总是毫无预警的发生，所以现在准备一下采取措施是很重要的。故选B
【小题2】细节判断题。由第二段第二句Store at least 1 gallon of water per(每一个) person per day.每人每天至少储存一加仑的水。可知，A错误。文中为提到必须用自己的容器装水。故B错误。由第二段倒数第二句do not open it until you need to use it.当你需要它的时候才能打开。故C正确。所以，本题答案为C
【小题3】细节判断题。根据第三段大意，你应该准备一些不易腐烂的食物，有罐装食物，奶粉，干果，无盐干果。可知，新鲜蔬菜是不能用了储藏的。故选B
【小题4】细节判断题。由第一段prepare some supplies for your home, work place, and car.应该在家里，工作地点，车里都准备一些急需品。故A错误。由第五段Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.在地震中，大多数电话都会发生故障，所以收音机将是你最好的信息来源。故B错误。
由第四段Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.地震后不要使用火柴或者蜡烛，除非你能保证，没有气体泄漏。故C正确。所以，本题答案为C
【小题5】细节题。根据最后一段可知，如果你在一个寒冷的地方，应该准备一些御寒的衣服和床上用品。故选A