Question

閱讀下列兩篇短文，從各小題所給的四個選項(xiàng)中選出能回答所提問題或完成所給句子的最佳答案。

       Because earthquakes happen without warning, it's important totake 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 needs at least l/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least l gallon of water per
person per day and be pre-pared for a 72-hour period. It is suggesLed that you buy botded water.
Keep bottlecl 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-r)erishable (不易腐爛的) food on hand. Have
an enough supply of canned food,powdered milk, dried fruits, non-saltecl nuts and canned juices f'or at
least 72 hours.
       3. Flashlights( 手電筒) 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 b.atteries. Most telephones will be out of order,  so
radios will be your best source of infor-mation.
       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 bef'ore they hap-
B. Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C. Because earthquakes usually take place in the neigh-horhood.
D. Because it:s people's daily work to prepare the earth-quakes.

2. 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.

3. You should prepare all of the following except____________.

A. powdered milk          
B. fresh vegetables
C. dried fruits              
D. canned juices

4. 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 earth- quakes
D. clothes are used to protect your head

5. 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

Answer 1

1-5 B D B C A