What to do before，during and after the Earthquake？

Before*Plan with your family. Make sure everyone knows what to do during an earthquake.Talk about where to go and what to do to stay safe if one happens.Knowing what to do will help reduce （減少） fear and panic （恐慌）. *Find"safe places". Pick"safe places"in each room of your home and your school.A safe place could be under a piece of furniture （家具），such as a strong table or desk.Or stay against a wall away from windows，bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you.The closer you are to your safe place，the better.

During*Indoors Stay away from windows and lights. *Outdoors If you are in a car，stop in a safe place，and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops. If you are in a crowded （擁擠的） place，protect your head with your arms or take cover under seats and tables.

After*Turn off water，electricity and gas （天然氣） *Use the stairs instead of lifts. *Put out any fire.Use flashlights （手電筒），not fire. *If you are in trouble，cover your mouth and nose.Don't shout.Hit with an object to show your position （位置）. *Don't use the phone unless it's very necessary.

（1）Why does the family need to talk before an earthquake？

C

C

A．To protect the house.
B．To take things with us.
C．To reduce fear and panic.
D．To be ready to run away.
（2）Where would be a safe place to stay during an earthquake？

B

B

A．Near the window.
B．Under the strong table.
C．Behind the tall furniture.
D．Beside the bookcase.
（3）What could you do to show your position if you are in trouble？

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D

A．Use the car.
B．Shout loudly.
C．Make a big fire.
D．Hit with an object.
（4）Which part of the newspaper might the text be from？

B

B

A．Health.
B．Safety.
C．Travel.
D．Business.