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An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release(释放) of energy stored in the rocks below the surface. Generally, earthquakes last only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a medium（中等的） to large earthquake generally lasts about 10 to 30 seconds. Aftershocks（余震） can occur once in a while for weeks or even months.

Many people think that there is an “earthquake season” or a kind of “ earthquake weather ”.As a matter of fact, there isn’t. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year and at time of day or night. Earthquakes occur under all weather conditions-sunny, wet. or cold without any special weather tendency(倾向).

Also, you don’t need to worry that the ground will open up and swallow people when earthquakes occur. Open ground cracks may form during an earthquake, for example, to land sliding or ground falling. However, such cracks tend to be open gaps (they don’t “ swallow”) that a person could stand in afterwards.

The safest place in an earthquake is an open field because buildings and falling objects can injure or kill you. If you are indoors, when you feel the ground start to shake, take cover immediately under a table or strong piece of furniture, placing something between falling objects and yourself. Don’t “ attempt to use the stairs or an elevator to get out of the building..

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?.

A. Earthquakes usually last 10 to 30 seconds.

B. After a big earthquake, there are many more quakes.

C. Cracks in an earthquake are very dangerous.

D. What usually injures people during an earthquake are falling buildings.

2.The reason why there isn’t “earthquake weather” is that._________.

A. an earthquake only lasts seconds and doesn’t happen frequently.

B. an earthquake can happen at any time and in any kind of weather.

C. when an earthquake happens is related to the weather

D. earthquakes don’t change with the seasons

3.The underlined word “swallow” in Paragraph3 probably means“________”?

A. Take sb/sth in.

B. make sb frightened.

C. make room for sb to stand in.

D.make the ground slide.

4.During an earthquake, which of the following things should you NOT do?

A. Find an open filed and stay there.

B. Stay away from buildings.

C. Take cover under a table.

D. Take an elevator.

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An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release(释放) of energy stored in the rocks below the surface. Generally, earthquakes last only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a medium（中等的） to large earthquake generally lasts about 10 to 30 seconds. Aftershocks（余震）can occur once in a while for weeks or even months.

Many people think that there is an “earthquake season” or a kind of “earthquake weather”. As a matter of fact, there isn’t. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year and at time of day or night. Earthquakes occur under all weather conditions-sunny, wet. or cold without any special weather tendency(倾向).

Also, you don’t need to worry that the ground will open up and swallow people when earthquakes occur. Open ground cracks may form during an earthquake, for example, to land sliding or ground falling. However, such cracks tend to be open gaps (they don’t “ swallow”) that a person could stand in afterwards.

The safest place in an earthquake is an open field because buildings and falling objects can injure or kill you. If you are indoors, when you feel the ground start to shake, take cover immediately under a table or strong piece of furniture, placing something between falling objects and yourself. Don’t attempt to use the stairs or an elevator to get out of the building.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Earthquakes usually last 10 to 30 seconds.

B. After a big earthquake, there are many more quakes.

C. Cracks in an earthquake are very dangerous.

D. What usually injures people during an earthquake are falling buildings.

2.The reason why there isn’t “earthquake weather” is that ____________.

A. an earthquake only lasts seconds and doesn’t happen frequently.

B. an earthquake can happen at any time and in any kind of weather.

C. when an earthquake happens is related to the weather

D. earthquakes don’t change with the seasons

3.The underlined word “swallow” in Paragraph3 probably means “___________”?

A. take sb. / sth. in　　 B. make sb. frightened

C. make room for sb. to stand in　　 D. make the ground slide

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An earthquake is a shaking of the ground1.(cause) by the sudden breaking and shifting of large sections of Earth's rocky outer shell. Earthquakes are among the most2.(power) events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. Rock movements during an earthquake can make rivers 3.(change) their course. Earthquakes can cause great damage and loss of4.(live). Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a series 5.huge and destructive waves called tsunamis 6.flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people 7.(direct). Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from 8.(fall) objects and the collapse（倒塌）of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire caused from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during 9.quake. Spills（溢出）of 10.(harm) chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.

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Earthquakes are the shaking, rolling or sudden shock of the earth’s surface. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth’s crust. Earthquakes can be felt over large areas although they usually last less than one minute. Earthquakes cannot be predicted -- although scientists are working on it!

Most of the time, you will notice an earthquake by the gentle shaking of the ground. You may notice hanging plants swaying or objects wobbling on shelves. Sometimes you may hear a low rumbling noise or feel a sharp jolt. A survivor of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco said the sensation was like riding a bicycle down a long flight of stairs.

The intensity of an earthquake can be measured. One measurement is called the Richter scale. Earthquakes below 4.0 on the Richter scale usually do not cause damage, and earthquakes below 2.0 usually can’t be felt. Earthquakes over 5.0 on the scale can cause damage. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake is considered strong and a magnitude 7.0 is a major earthquake. The Northridge Earthquake, which hit Southern California in 1994, was magnitude 6.7.

Earthquakes are sometimes called temblors, quakes, shakers or seismic activity. The most important thing to remember during an earthquake is to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. So remember to DROP to the floor and get under something for COVER and HOLD ON during the shaking.

1. Which statement about earthquakes is not correct?

A. Earthquakes are the result of the sudden shock of the earth’s surface.

B. Earthquakes usually can be felt because they can last for a long time.

C. There are usually some signs for people to notice an earthquake.

D. People can feel an earthquake over 6.0 because it is very strong.

2. According to the passage, when the earthquake happened, a survivor of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco_______.

A. was riding a bicycle                    B. was just climbing the stairs

C. heard a low rumbling noise                 D. felt like riding a bicycle

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Most of the time, people can not feel or predict the earthquakes.

B. Earthquakes are sometimes called temblors, quakes shakers or seismic activity.

C. The Northridge Earthquake in Southern California in 1994 caused severe damage.

D. When an earthquake happens, it is important to drop on the floor immediately.

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单词拼写（10分）

1.An earthquake hit the southeast of the country，causing 6 deaths and hundreds of i_____________.

2.The lady has a very expensive ring with a d__________ in the center.

3.David had prepared carefully for the chemistry exam so that he could be sure of passing it at her first a____________.

4.Life is tough in the city. In order to lose the p____________，some people drink alcohol.

5.She cut her finger on a piece of glass and it is b___________.

6.We feel we are happiest when we chat and e_____________ ideas with one another.

7.She thought it was worthwhile for her to teach in the small village to make a d____________ to the life of the children there.

8.I like reading poems, because poems can c___________ certain emotions.

9.Strict measures have to be a__________ to protect the wildlife from being killed.

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Thid is a true story of a mother’s sacrifice(牺牲) in an earthquake.

When the rescuer reached the ruins of a young man’s house, they saw her dead body through the cracks. Her pose was somehow strange—she knelt(跪) on the ground like a person who was worshiping(祷告);her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supported by an object. However, the cold and stiff body told them that she had passed away for sure.

The rescuers left this house and were going to search the next collapsed building. For some reason, the team leader was driven by a strong force to go back to the ruined house. Again, he knelt down to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he screamed with excitement, “A child! There is a child1”

The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3-month-old little boy wrapped in a blanket under his mother’s dead body. Obviously, the woman had made great sacrifice in order to save her son. When her house was falling, she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up.

A doctor came quickly to examine the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cellphone inside the blanket.There was a text massage on the screen. It said, “If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” Everybody that read the massage cried

1.Why did the young woman kneel on the ground?

A. To protect herself from the earthquake

B. To show respect for God

C. To ask God for help

D. To protect her baby

2. After reading the text massage, everyone felt quite ______.

A. shocked    B. excited    C. moved   D. afraid

3.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To prove that a cat has nine lives.

B. To show the power of a mother’s love.

C. To express his thanks to the rescuers.

D. To give advice on how to rescue others.

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It is reported that the children from the earthquake-stricken areas are in _________ need of love and attention.

A. typical        B. concrete        C. desperate        D. actual

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Yushu is reported    from the destruction caused by the earthquake.

A. to have recovered    B. recovering  　　C. to be recovered                  　D. to be recovering

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After an earthquake or any similar disaster, parents and teachers need to help children overcome the effects of this frightening and sometimes devastating （ 毁灭性的） experience. Psychologists （心理学家）say that if children go through a disturbing event before the age of ten, they are three times as likely to suffer psychological problems as teenagers. After a disaster children may become easily upset, shy, aggressive , or afraid of wind, rain, noises, or darkness. They may have trouble letting go of their parents and resist going to school or daycare. Some children may even feel guilty thinking that they somehow caused the disaster through their bad behavior.  Because of such common reactions, parents and others should begin as soon after the event as possible helping these children.

Some suggestions include talking to the children about what happened, letting the children express their own feelings, spending extra time with them doing activities together and reassuring （使放心）them that you love them and won't leave them. For some children expressing themselves through drawing pictures or writing can be useful. Do everything possible to help children get back to a normal routine; however, don't be afraid to "spoil" these children for a while after the disaster.  Let them have extra privileges （特权）and more attention than usual.  Encourage the children to grieve （悲痛）after a loss. It should be OK for them to cry. Caring families and friends can do much to heal children victims of disasters.

1.This passage is mainly about_______.

A．how to help traumatized（心理受到创伤的）children to get over

B．the bad effects disasters bring to children

C．the psychological problems children before ten are likely to suffer

D．the importance of caring families

2.According to the passage, a child who has just experienced a devastating disaster may become______.

A．more mature       B．less dependent     C．willing to help      D．ready to attack

3.Which is NOT advisable when dealing with the traumatized children?

A．Allowing them freedom for some time.

B．Asking them to hold their feelings.

C．Encouraging them to show their grief.

D．Talking them into taking care of others.

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The skin is an essential part of your body and is ____ you feel cold, heat or pain.

A. where          B. which            C. what         D. how

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