①It’s easy to think “that will never happen to me,” but natural disasters (灾难) are becoming both more common and serious. Millions of families face floods, tornados and other natural disasters every year. In Australia, for example, its wildfires from 2021 to 2023 were caused by the high temperature and a drought (干早), taking away the lives of hundreds of people and billions of animals.

       ②While you can’t stop disasters from happening, you can stay safe during one if you know what to do.
       Flood
       ③Floods can happen very suddenly. Flood water can be deeper than it looks. It can carry you away, so stay away! Glass, snakes, and dirty things can be in flood water. They can make you sick, so don’t drink it even if you are thirsty.
       Tornado
④A tornado happens during some storms. If there’s a tornado warning, go someplace, such as a small and sturdy (结实的) bathroom, which is safe from the wind and flying things. Remember to keep away from windows or anything heavy that might fall on you. Get down low and cover your head with your arms.
       Earthquake
       ⑤You can stay safe during an earthquake by moving away from things that might fall. Get down under something that’s strong if you can’t rush out of the building right away. Protect your neck and head with your arm. If you’re outside, go to an open space. Stay away from trees or anything that might fall over and hurt you.
       Bushfire
⑥Bushfires, also known as wildfires, are common across the world during the hotter months. It is important that you try to stay calm in a bushfire. Some fires can start so quickly that they threaten (威胁) homes and lives within minutes, so your safest choice is always to leave early. You’d better prepare an emergency survival kit and have it handy at all times.
       ⑦No one wants to be caught in a dangerous and extreme situation. If the unthinkable does take place, having a plan and knowing what to do could make all the difference for you and your loved ones.
【小题1】The writer mentions Australian wildfires to show ________.

A．a natural disaster will never happen to us

B．the fires can cause the death of people and animals

C．the high temperature and a drought may cause wildfires

D．natural disasters are becoming more and more serious

【小题2】When disasters happen, what can we do to keep safe?

A．We can drink flood water if we are really thirsty when a flood happens.

B．We should cover our head and stand still when a tornado comes.

C．We should not wait for other people’s help in a bushfire.

D．We can stay under the trees after getting out of buildings in an earthquake.

【小题3】What’s the structure of the passage?

A．①/②/③④⑤⑥/⑦

B．①②③/④⑤⑥/⑦

C．①/②③④⑤⑥⑦

D．①②/③④⑤⑥/⑦

【小题4】What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To introduce different kinds of natural disasters around the world.

B．To show us the importance of protecting ourselves in natural disasters.

C．To tell us some ways to keep safe in natural disasters.

D．To explain why natural disasters would happen.