Would you know what to do during a big earthquake? Scientists have some advice for us.
If the ground begins shaking while you are driving stop your car on the roadside and stay in it. If you are in a tall building, don’t use the lift and never jump out of the windows. When you are in a living room, find a strong table or rush into a smaller room like washroom. Then lie down your body. Take care of your head. When you are in a public place, like supermarket or cinema don’t crowding jam (拥挤), or you may fall over and get hurt. Cross your arms to protect yourself . You can also find a place to hide.
After the main shake quickly run out of the dangerous building for there will be small earthquakes. If you are safe, remember not to engage the phone line, keep it free for rescue (援救) using. Don’t go to the hospital if you are not badly hurt, others will really need help. Take part in the rescue action if you can.
【小题1】What should people do if they are driving when an earthquake happens?
| A．Drive on quickly. | B．Take care of the car. |
| C．Stop the car on the roadside. | D．Jump out of the windows. |
【小题2】Why does the writer say “Don’t crowd in jam in public places”?
| A．Because people can lie down easily. |
| B．Because people may get help quickly. |
| C．Because it can help avoid falling over. |
| D．Because it can help find a place to hide. |
【小题3】What does the underlined word “engage” in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?
【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the last paragraph?
| A．Try to help the others if you can. |
| B．Stay in the dangerous building after the main shake |
| C．Go to a doctor even though you are not badly hurt. |
| D．Keep making phone calls to tell your family that you are safe. |
【小题5】When should we quickly run out of the dangerous building?
| A．after the main shake | B．while the main shake |
| C．before the main shake | D．before the small shake |
