【小题1】
The purpose of the passage is to tell readers ____.A.the damage caused by earthquakes |
B.the rescue work after earthquakes |
C.how to prevent earthquakes |
D.what to do about earthquakes |
【小题2】
The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably mean ____.A.expensive | B.easily found |
C.easily broken | D.heavy |
【小题3】
To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put ____.A.on cupboards |
B.in the bedroom |
C.where children can’t reach them |
D.on a lower surface |
【小题4】
What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?A.Cover their mouth with a handkerchief |
B.Tap on a pipe or wall for help. |
C.Light a fire for help. |
D.Use a whistle for help. |
【小题1】D
【小题2】C
【小题3】D
【小题4】C
【小题1】主旨大意题。文章讲的是在发生地震的时候需要采取的一些自救措施和注意事项,由“So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.”可知,关于地震需要我们采取一些措施。所以选D。
【小题2】词义猜测题。比如玻璃制品的东西,一般是“易碎的”,因此要放在低处。Expensive昂贵的;easily found好找的;easily broken 易碎的;heavy沉重的。故选C。
【小题3】细节理解题。由“Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up.”可知为了防止受到损伤,像玻璃这样的易碎品应该放在较低处。故选D。
【小题4】细节理解题。根据“Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.”可知,不要在瓦砾堆下点火求救因为可能会烧到自己。故选C。
考点:科普类短文阅读。