Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare． Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens， prepare some supplies for your home， workplace， and car．
1．Water．
A person need at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking． Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period．It is suggested that you buy bottled water． Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it． Also， do check the “use by” date．
2．Food．
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of nonperishable （不易腐烂的）food on hand． Have an enough supply of canned food， powdered milk， dried fruits, nonsalted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours．
3．Flashlights （手电筒） and spare batteries．
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car． Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks．
Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries． Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information．
4．Clothes．
If you live in a cold place， you must think about warmth． You might not have heat after an earthquake． Think about your clothing and bedding supplies．Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
| A．Because earthquakes can be known before they happen． |
| B．Because earthquakes take place without warning． |
| C．Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood． |
| D．Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes． |
About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
| A．A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day． |
| B．You’d better use your own containers to keep water． |
| C．You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it． |
| D．You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it． |
You should prepare all of the following except ________．
| A．powdered milk | B．fresh vegetables | C．dried fruits | D．canned juices |
According to the article we know that________．
| A．we need to prepare some supplies only at home． |
| B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing． |
| C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes． |
| D．clothes are used to protect your head． |
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare________．
| A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies | B．some hot water |
| C．some batteries | D．some flashlights |
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao promised that the country would take actions to improve school bus safety on Sunday, a day after China saw its second terrible school bus accident in November, 2011.
“School buses should be safe mobile campuses(校园) for students,” the premier said at a national meeting on women and children, “Society(社会) should remember in mind that children should be the first to enjoy all kinds of social caring and the last ones to suffer from any disaster.”
School buses have become a hot topic in China since the deaths of 21 people, including 19 pre-school students, in a traffic accident between a truck and a school-owned minibus in Gansu province on Nov. 16, 2011. The nine-seat minibus was carrying 64 people at the time of the accident, according to the reports.
The second accident, in which a school bus in the northern province of Liaoning rolled over on Friday, left 35 people injured, according to China Daily.
“In recent days, a series of big accidents involving school buses has led to great anger among the people. These accidents have also made me uncomfortable,” said Mr Wang, an old teacher from Jiangsu. And he also thought that school bus safety must become a serious problem for schools and the government.
Premier Wen has already asked the government to develop new safety standard (标准) for school buses and made sure to help local government with safe buses for school-age children.How many seats did the minibus in Gansu province have before it was turned into a school bus?
| A．64 | B．21 | C．9 | D．19 |
What does “roll over” mean in Paragraph 4?
| A．倒车 | B．翻车 | C．撞车 | D．飞车 |
How did Mr Wang feel when such accidents happened?
| A．nervous | B．angry | C．stressed | D．tired |
Which of the following sentences is Not True?
| A．21 pre-school students died in the school bus traffic accident in Gansu. |
| B．35 people were hurt in the school bus accident in Liaoning. |
| C．Mr Wang thought school bus safety was a serious problem. |
| D．The government has been asked to develop new safety standard for school buses. |
Earthquakes happen without warning(前兆). They can happen any time of a day, at any point during the year. When an earthquake is happening, you should know what you should do or not do.
Do NOT go outside. You could get injured from falling glass or parts of buildings. If you are outside, stay away from buildings and power lines(输电线).
Stay under a desk, table, or other strong furniture. Hold on to it. Or stay in a corner of the building. Cover your face and head with your arms and cover your mouth with a towel or clothing. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.
Keep away from windows, pictures or advertisements on the wall or the building, and anything else that could fall and hurt you. Most people get injured by falling things during an earthquake, not by the shaking itself.
Also keep away from a fire. You could fall down and burn yourself on the fire.
If you are driving when an earthquake happens，stop the car if it’s safe. Stay inside your car until the earthquake stops, and don’t drive near bridges. Try not to stop by power lines or trees. These could fall and hurt you.It isn’t safe for you to ______ while the earthquake is happening.
| A．run out of the building |
| B．stay in a corner of the building |
| C．cover your head with your arms |
| D．cover your mouth with a towel |
From this passage, we know ______ .
| A．all people are frightened at earthquakes |
| B．earthquakes may happen at any time |
| C．we can’t save ourselves in an earthquake |
| D．people won’t get injured in an earthquakes if they are careful enough. |
The best title for this passage should be “_____________”
| A．How Earthquakes Happen |
| B．How to Drive a Car |
| C．What We Should Do in Earthquakes |
| D．Why Earthquakes Happen |
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been…er…. A really long time!” His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprise party for him.”
Jack loved his Grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position (职位) on that card, so he decided to make a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others. He carried it around with him the whole evening. When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift. His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with his new position:________! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
“Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs(拥抱) as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa. Jack remembered _____ his grandpa had given him two years before.
| A．the birthday card | B．the business card | C．the book | D．the toy |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Jack’s parents helped him to make the gift for his grandpa. |
| B．Jack kept his secret about the gift before giving it to his grandpa. |
| C．Jack bought the business card for his grandpa. |
| D．Jack wanted his grandpa to make money for him. |
What is Jack’s grandpa’s new position?
| A．PART-TIME MANAGER | B．FULL-TIME MANAGER |
| C．PART-TIME GRANDPA | D．FULL-TIME GRANDPA |
Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes?
| A．Because he would lose his position. |
| B．Because he was not cared for. |
| C．Because he was moved by Jack’s gift. |
| D．Because he was unhappy. |
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What can you do if you only have time between 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday?
| A．Go shopping. |
| B．Go to see the photo show. |
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TOKYO, JAPAN--What do you do when you see a cockroach (蟑螂）？ Do you hit it with a newspaper? Do you step on it?
When researchers at Tokyo University see a cockroach, they take the remote control and make the cockroach turn around, run left or right, or go forward. These scientists are changing the cockroaches into robots. Each cockroach has a very small pack that has in it a microprocessor(微处理器）.Then researchers can send signals from the remote control to the pack. The signals control the movements of the cockroaches.
Why does anyone want to control a cockroach? “Insects can do many things that people can’t,” says Isao Shimoyama, head of robot research at Tokyo University. In a few years, he says, these robot insects will carry very small cameras. They will be able to move through earthquake rubble(瓦砾）to look for people or move under doors to find information about someone.
This may seem strange, but the Japanese government thinks the research is very important. The government is giving the scientists $ 5 million for this research.
First, the researchers breed (培育)hundreds of cockroaches. They use only the American cockroach because it is bigger and stronger than other cockroaches. Then they choose the best cockroaches and remove their wings and antennae(触须）. They put small packs where the antennae were. The packs weigh about three grams, or about two times the weight of the cockroaches themselves. “Cockroaches are very strong,” says Ralph Holzer, who is a researcher at Tokyo University. “They can lift 20 times their own weight. ”
With a remote control, the scientists send signals to the packs. When a cockroach gets the signal, it moves. The problem is that the cockroaches don’t always move in the right direction.The scientists are changing the cockroaches into robots because ______.
| A．they want cockroaches to do things people can’t in the future |
| B．they want to control the movements of the cockroaches |
| C．they want cockroaches to take photos of the earthquakes |
| D．they want to send signals to the packs on the cockroaches |
What can cockroaches do to help people?
| A．They can lift 20 times their own weight. |
| B．They can help people to carry very small cameras. |
| C．They can breed hundreds of cockroaches. |
| D．They can search for those people in rubble after an earthquake. |
Scientists control cockroaches’ movements ______.
| A．by removing their wings |
| B．by sending signals from the remote control |
| C．by using very small cameras |
| D．by removing their antennae |
What problem do the rcscarchcrs meet with?
| A．The cockroachcs sometimes clon;t move. |
| B．The cockroachcs sometimes move in ihc wrong direction. |
| C．The cockroachcs arc too big to move through earthquake rubble. |
| D．The cockroachcs can only lift 20 times their own weight. |