If a flood happens where you live, you need to be prepared. Here’s how to do it.

◆Make an emergency kit (应急包). Keep it in an easy-to-reach place. It should include things such as water, canned food, a flashing and first-aid kit.

◆ Prepare waterproof clothing and a life vest (救生衣).

◆ Put your valuables (贵重物品) in waterproof bags.

Follow these tips to stay away from danger during a flood.

◆ Be careful of flood warnings (预警).

◆ Go to higher ground and stay there.

◆ Do not try to walk or drive through flooded areas, as they can be deeper than you realize.

◆ Leave your car. It won’t help you if it gets stuck in the water.

【小题1】What shall we put in the emergency kit?
a. bottled water            b. canned food                 c. valuables                 d. first-aid kit

A．abc.

B．abd.

C．acd.

D．bcd.

【小题2】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ waterproof ” in Chinese?

A．储水的

B．滴水的

C．潜水的

D．防水的

【小题3】Where can you go when a flood happens?

A．Higher ground.	B．An empty square.
C．A riverbank.	D．An underground parking lot.

【小题4】If your car get stuck in the water, what should you do?

A．Stay inside the car.	B．Try to pull the car out.
C．Leave the car alone.	D．Keep the car clean.

【小题5】According to the passage, which of the following is true during a flood?

A．We need throw our valuables away.

B．We mustn’t get close to flooded areas.

C．We should put emergency kits in higher places.

D．We don’t have to pay attention to flood warnings.