Unit 4 Earthquakes
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters.It may cause great damage.So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items,like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface,near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up.Never place them near your bed,sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down.When there is strong movement,these pieces will fall to the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire breakouts during an earthquake.Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake,lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged.Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you.Never use the elevator to go down.Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out.Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors,do not take shelter under a tree,streetlights,electric poles or tall buildings.If you are driving,stop your car and stay in a safe place.Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆),cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you.Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available.Never shout for help.Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust.Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.Do not move about or kick up dust.
1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2?
A.Easily found. B.Easily broken. C.Expensive. D.Heavy.
2.Where should the items made of glass be put to reduce the injury from the earthquake? A.On cupboards.
B.On a lower surface.
C.In the bedroom. D.Where children can’t reach them. 3.What are people advised to do during the earthquake?
A.Go out the building at once. B.Drive to a safe place quickly. C.Take shelter under a tree.
D.Turn off electricity and gas immediately.
语篇解读:地震是最常见的自然灾害之一,常造成巨大的损失。本文就如何在地震中保护自己以及家人提出了几条建议。 答案及剖析:
1.B 词义猜测题。 根据画线词后的内容like those made of glass are easily broken可知,画线词的意思是:易碎的,故选B项。
2.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface,可知应该把那些易碎的玻璃制品放置在接近地面的低处,故选B项。
3.D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句可知,当地震发生时,要设法立即切断电源和天然气,故选D项。
B
(2018日照三模)
A group of residents in the Mount Hope-Breithaupt Park area are hoping to use creativity and a splash of color to make an intersection (交叉口) safer.
The community association came to council Monday with a proposal to paint the intersection at Ahrens and Wilhelm streets in the hopes that a striking,vivid piece of art will not only create something unique and beautiful in their neighborhood,but cause drivers approaching the intersection to slow down.
“The intersection isn’t a busy one—fewer than 2,000 vehicles a day drive through—but has been the scene of several accidents in recent years,including one involving a cyclist last year,”said Lane Burman,co-chair of the neighborhood association.
The association asked the city hall for a four-way stop at the intersection,but it didn’t meet the standards.The neighborhood association would supply the paint and encourage the community to come up with a design for the intersection,likely through a contest or social media.“I think it’s important that it comes from the community,that it’s not forced on them from outside,” he added.
City traffic and roads officials would have final say over the design. “As you approach it,you’re going to slow down,”he said.
The group would use water-based paints that would fade within a year,Burman said,allowing the city and the group to assess the painting’s impact after a year,he said.He wishes the community to get together to paint a new design every year.
City councilors were clearly interested,and approved a proposal by Dan Glenn-Graham to have city staff study the idea and report back to council about its feasibility (可行性) on Aug.11.The group hopes to paint the intersection next spring.
“I think this does create the kind of imagery that builds great communities,”said Glenn-Graham,“I think it’s a great idea that achieves something practical,by slowing down traffic,but also creates something that is memorable without spending great amounts of money.”
4.What is the purpose of the proposal to paint the intersection? A.To attract the attention of more residents. B.To produce a unique sight around the city. C.To reduce the accidents in the streets. D.To show the residents’ care for each other. 5.According to Lane Burman,we know that .
A.the proposal to paint the roads will benefit the residents B.the intersection saw quite a few traffic accidents last year C.the cyclists are always ignoring traffic regulations D.most drivers drove too fast at the intersection
6.Who is expected to provide the design for the intersection? A.The residents.
B.The roads officials.
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