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Do you know how to prepare for and survive a major earthquake? According to Department of
Conservation scientists, it is important to have the right answer to that question.
How to Be Prepared
Electricity, water, gas and telephones may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire
departments are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to fend for yourself for at least three days,
preferably for a week. You'll need food, water and so on. It's also a good idea to decide ahead of time
how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake. You might choose an out-of-the-area
friend or relative that family members can call to check on you.
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If you're indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot.
If you're in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.
If you're outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall
on you. If you're driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or
overpasses.
After an Earthquake
Check for fire. If you smell gas, shut off the main gas valve (阀). If there's sign of damage to
electrical wiring, shut off the power at the control box. If the phone is working, only use it in case of
emergency. Avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. Be careful that
things may fall out of cupboards when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened
and fall with just a touch. Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that
aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.
If you leave home, leave a message telling your friends and family your location.
1. The underlined phrase "tend for'' in the second paragraph probably means " ______''
A. look for
B. take care of
C. be proud of
D. think of
2. Which of the following would be the best subtitle for the third paragraph?
A. Before an Earthquake
B. After Making Preparations
C. While Staying at Home
D. During an Earthquake
3. What should you do when an earthquake happens?
A. You should stay away from the kitchen.
B. You should drive on a bridge.
C. You should turn off the power.
D. You should listen to the radio frequently.
4. According to the passage, why doesn't the author advise driving after an earthquake?
A. Because it is dangerous to drive as there will be aftershocks
B. Because your car will be easily damaged in the streets full of blocks
C. Because you should make way for emergency vehicles
D. Because you can't find a place to park your car
5. What will probably happen after a big earthquake?
A. The local people's life will return to normal in a week.
B. There will be more earthquakes in a short time.
C. There won't be any earthquakes in a short time.
D. The local people will stay at home waiting for help.
