Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take measures 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 needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑) 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 non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an
enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and
canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Torch(手电筒) and spare batteries (电池)
Keep a torch 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(泄露).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.
1.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.
2.You should prepare all of the following
except ______.
A. powdered milk B. fresh
vegetables C. dried fruits D. canned juices
3.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. after earthquakes you’d
better use torch first but not matches
D. clothes are used to protect your head
4.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 torches