A village in Junlian, Yibin experienced a landslide last Saturday. Rescue teams are working day and night to help trapped people. Landslides often happen after heavy rain, earthquakes, or wildfires, but we can stay safe by being prepared.
Warning Signs:
(1) Water changes: Dry wells suddenly get water or wet areas become dry.
(2) New cracks appear on roads or hills.
(3) The ground swells up at hill bottoms.
(4) Strange sounds like rocks breaking.
(5) Animals act nervous or plants lean strangely.
During a Landslide:
•Stay calm and move sideways from the sliding area.
•Hold tight to strong objects like trees if you can’t escape.
•Protect your head with your arms.
•Never go towards the landslide or stay on slopes.
Driving Safety:
•Drive slowly in landslide areas.
•Watch for falling rocks or broken roads.
•Stop immediately if you see moving earth.
•Leave your car and walk to safety if needed.
After the Landslide:
•Don’t go back until it’s safe.
•Stay away from the area even after it stops.
•Report to the local government immediately.
•Don’t search for lost items alone.
Key Tips:
(1) Listen to weather warnings.
(2) Learn your local emergency plans.
(3) Keep emergency supplies ready.
(4) Help neighbors who need assistance.
奇速英语 原创编写 版权所有 侵权必究! 每日更新 个性化阅读 英语飙升!1.1.What should you do during a landslide if you can’t run away?
A Run towards the landslide.
B Hold tight to strong objects.
C Stay there alone quietly.
D Hide under a small rock.
解析:选B。B 细节理解题。根据During a Landslide部分的“Hold tight to strong objects like trees if you can’t escape”可知,如果无法逃离,应该紧紧抓住像树这样的坚固物体。故选B。
2.2.What can a driver do while driving through landslide areas?
A Drive as fast as possible to get out of the area.
B Ignore the falling rocks and keep driving.
C Stop at once when seeing moving earth.
D Keep driving even if the road is broken.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据Driving Safety部分“Stop immediately if you see moving earth”可知,在滑坡地段行驶时,如果看到移动的泥土要立即停车。其他选项均不符合安全驾驶的要求和文章内容。故选C。
3.3.Why are people advised not to search for lost items alone after a landslide?
A Because there may still be dangers in the area.
B Because the lost items are not important.
C Because the local government will search for them.
D Because neighbors can help find the lost items.
解析:选A。A 推理判断题。根据After the Landslide部分“Don’t go back until it’s safe”可推知,滑坡发生后,整个区域可能存在诸如不稳定的山体、潜在的二次滑坡等隐藏危险。文章提醒人们不要独自去寻找丢失物品,正是考虑到这些潜在危险。故选A。
4.4.What does the underlined word “supplies” mean?
A 建议.
B 工具.
C 物资.
D 计划.
解析:选C。C 词义猜测题。根据全文内容及语境可推知,“supplies”指的是应对紧急情况所需的物资,如食物、水、急救用品等,而不是建议、工具或计划。故选C。
5.5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A How to drive safely in landslide areas.
B The warning signs of a landslide.
C The reasons why landslides happen.
D What to do before, during and after a landslide.
解析:选D。D 主旨大意题。文章分别介绍了滑坡前的预警信号,滑坡发生时的应对措施,驾车安全注意事项,滑坡后的注意事项以及一些关键提示,整体围绕在滑坡前、中、后该做什么展开。故选D。