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     Every 30 seconds there is an earthquake. But don't worry because most are so weak that they cannot be

felt. Only a few big ones hurt people.

     Many earthquakes happened in China, such as the big one is Sichuan last year. Thousands of people died

in it. So it's important to know what to do when one hits. Here are some tips on how to stay safely in an

earthquake.

     If you are indoors during an earthquake, hide under a desk. Stay away from windows and anything that

could fall on you.

     If you are outdoors, move to a clear place. Try to be away from trees, signs, buildings and streetlights.

These could fall on you.

     If you are in a shop and far from the door, don't try to run to outside and rush for exits (出口). Everyone

will be doing that and you'll find it hard getting out. Don't get into a lift during an earthquake. Just hide under

some strong covers near you.

     When an earthquake has ended, be careful because after-shocks may still happen. These are just as

dangerous as the earthquake itself. So stay under the desk until you make sure it's safe to get up.

     If you are at home and you smell gas, open the windows and get out of the building as quickly as you can.

A gas line in your house may be broken. This could be very dangerous.

1. Most earthquakes are too _____ to hurt people.

A. strong

B. weak

C. dangerous

D. heavy

2. If you are outdoors, it would be safe to _____.

A. go to a playground

B. stay under a tree

C. stand by the window

D. stand under the streetlights

3. If you're in a shop and far from the door, you'd better ____.

A. rush to the door right away

B. run after the people quickly

C. rush to a lift to get down

D. hide yourself under a cover near you

4. This passage tells us _____.

A. how dangerous the earthquake is

B. how to be safe in an earthquake

C. we shouldn't be afraid of the earthquake

D. how does the earthquake come into being