三、阅读理解(每小题2分，共26分)

A

Earthquakes are hard to predict, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:

*Before an earthquake It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.

*During an earthquake It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose(目的) is to protect yourself from objects, stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall building. Stay in your car.

*After an earthquake Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell orhear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.

(  ) 21. Which of the following is mentioned(被提及) in the second paragraph?

A. People should know how to turn on gas.

B. People should know how to save water.

C. People shouldn’t put heavy boxes over beds.

D. People shouldn’t forget the phone numbers of others.

(  ) 22. When an earthquake happens, __________can help you deal with it.

A. standing still   B. staying calm   C. looking outside  D. moving indoors

(  ) 23. During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.

A. speed up your car   B. stop your car and stay in it.

C. slow down your car   D. stop your car and run out.

(  ) 24. When the earth stops shaking , you should_________.

A. check around you first   B. run out of the building at once

C. break the windows and doors   D. telephone your friends at once.

(  ) 25. You can learn _______after reading the passage.

A. what an earthquake is like   B. how to stop an earthquake

C. how an earthquake happens   D. how to protect yourself in an earthquake

B

Mr. Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. It was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove so fast that he didn't see the red lights. He couldn't stop his car and hit a car. An old man got out of the car and called out angrily, "What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?"

"I'm sorry, sir," said Mr. Brown, "I didn't see the lights turn red." Then he brought out a bottle of wine and gave it to the old man.

"It's cold today, sir," said Mr. Brown. "Please drink a little, and then you'll get warm."

The old man drank some wine and became happy. He asked, "I'm feeling much better now. Why don't you drink any?"

"l can't drink anything now, sir, "answered Mr. Brown "I'm waiting for the policeman. Only drunkards(醉汉) cause accidents, you know!"

(  ) 26.When did the story happen?

A. In the morning         B. In the afternoon

C. In the evening          D. At night

(  ) 27.Why did Mr. Brown drive so fast?

A. He was happy that day                 B. He was good at driving

C. There were few cars in the street         D. He was afraid to be late

(  ) 28. Mr. Brown hit the car because of the following EXCEPT that ____.

A. he didn't see the red lights             B. he drove fast

C. he couldn't drive at all                D. it was raining hard

(  ) 29.We can know that _____ at last.

A. Mr. Brown was not late for work    B. the old man Mr. Brown became good friends

C. Mr. Brown drank some wine        D. Mr. Brown fooled the old man