任务型阅读。阅读短文，并按要求完成下列试题。
Sudden shaking of the ground makes an earthquake. It is caused by a sudden rock movement underground.
Earthquakes usually happen in long narrow belts, where different large plates of rock meet.
In spite of much research and wonderful equipment, it is impossible to predict an earthquake accurately (准
确地), although experts can estimate roughly (大概推测) an earthquake coming in a particular region. So
everyone needs to learn a bit about how to keep oneself safe in an earthquake. As you may know, the greatest
danger of an earthquake comes from falling buildings and structures and flying glass, stones and other objects.
Please read on for some tips about how to stay safe in an earthquake:
●If you are indoors, find a secure location to wait out the quake, such as under a heavy table or desk. Door
ways are among the safest places to stand because you can brace (支撑) yourself between two walls.
However, watch out for swinging doors. Stay away from windows.
●If you are outdoors, try to get into an open area, away from falling buildings, power lines, trees, etc.
●If you are in a crowded public area, crouch down (蹲下), with your hands protecting your head and neck.
●If you are in your car, pull over to the side, away from power lines and overpasses, and stay inside the
car until the shaking stops.
判断正误、英译汉及回答问题。
1. We can predict an earthquake accurately now. ( T or F )
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2. Put the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) into Chinese.
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3. What causes an earthquake?
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4. How do we protect ourselves if we are in a crowded public area?
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5. What is this passage mainly about?
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