根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. __61__ Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. They often happen near mountains.
During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crakes(裂缝)open. __62__ And sometimes whole villages or cities are destroyed.
__63__ Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show the “earthquake belt”__64__ In these areas we can build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.
__65__ They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.
小题1:E
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:F
小题5:D
题目分析:
小题1:E 根据下一句说明是讲述地震发生的地点,故E项地震经常发生在海底,符合上下文。
小题2:B 本段讨论的是地震的影响,B项中的房子倒塌,人们死亡或受伤都属于地震的影响。
小题3:A 根据本段最后一句说明本段讨论的是我们采取什么样的措施来保证自身安全。故A项符合。
小题4:F 根据上句最后提及了地震带,说明接下来要讲述的正是在地震带上,地震很可能会发生。
小题5:D 根据下句他们能告诉人们做说明以及怎么做,说明未来科学家能预测地震。
点评:本文考查考生上下文串联的能力,几乎所有的题目都要通过上下文的联系来理解。