江苏省海安高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、江苏省海安高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What color is the mans toothbrush?A. Blue.B. Green.C. Red.2. What is the man mostl

2、y worried about?A. The noisy plane.B. The safety of the airplane.C. The service of the flight attendant.3. How does the man feel?A. Impatient.B. Helpless.C. Exhausted.4. When does the girl have to go to bed?A. At 8：00 pm.B. At 9：00 pm.C. At 11：00 pm.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a

3、fruit shop.B. At a candy shop.C. At the womans house.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Coworkers.C.

4、 Classmates.7. Why is Jane unhappy?A. She forgot to answer some emails.B. She talked to angry customers all morning.C. She is usually the first one to take complaints.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. How much will the man pay in total?A. $20.B. $25.C. $45.9. How did the man get his shirt dirty?A. By washing

5、 up.B. By eating noodles.C. By cooking vegetable soup.10. When will the man get his shirt back?A. On Sunday.B. On Monday.C. On Tuesday.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.12. What just happened

6、to Chads shirt?A. He got a tea stain on it.B. He got blue paint on it.C. He rolled in the grass with it.13. What will Chad do after school?A. Tell his mother what happened.B. Ask Betty to explain for him.C. Buy a new shirt.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. Where is the treehouse?A. In Justins yard.B. In St

7、anleys yard.C. In Miss Johnsons yard.15. How will Justin get back to the tree house?A. By car.B. By bike.C. On foot.16. Why is Justin in a hurry?A. He is afraid of thunder.B. He thinks its going to rain.C. He wants Mom to see the tree house.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the speaker mainly talk

8、ing about?A. How to predict an earthquake.B. How to survive an earthquake.C. How to rescue people in an earthquake.18. What do people need to get ready for an earthquake?A. Shelters.B. Cars.C.Blankets.19. What does the speaker advise people to do when an earthquake hits?A. Drop to the ground.B. Stay

9、 by the window.C. Run towards the door.20. What does the speaker warn people of at the end of the talk?A. Trapped lifts.B. Falling pieces.C. Damaged bridges.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AConfucius InstituteThe Confucius Institute at the Un

10、iversity of Minnesota offers several short classes on Chinese language and culture. Class FeesThe cost of classes is $225 ($170 for Chinese Rehab)Class CalendarThe Confucius Institute follows the University of Minnesota semester schedule. The Confucius Institute classes start a few weeks after the s

11、tart of the University semester and last for ten class sessions. Classes are not held on University holidays.The upcoming class sessions will be:Spring 2018: February 1- April 7Summer 2018: June 13- August 25Tentative class calendar:The schedule may change due to teacher availability.MONDAYTUESDAYWE

12、DNESDAYTHURSDAYBeginning I, Section A 6:00 7:30 p.m.Beginning I, Section B6:00 7:30 p.m. Beginning II6:00 7:30 p.m. Intermediate II6:00 7:00 p.m.Chinese Rehab 6:30 7:00 p.m.Intermediate I6:00 7:30 p.m.Beginning III6:00 7:30 p.m.Intermediate III6:00 7:30 p.m.Class CancellationsAny class not meeting m

13、inimum enrollment by four business days before the class start date will be cancelled and you will be contacted. If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or any other circumstance beyond our control, we will offer a full refund or issue credit towards another class.Contact Informatio

14、nThe Confucius Institute is located within the University International Center on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus. The University International Center is located in the Keeler Apartment building. Enter at the corner of 17th Avenue S.E. and 4th Street through the doors located near the “Unive

15、rsity International Center” sign.Office hoursThe office is generally open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4: 30 p.m. The office is closed daily from12:.00 noon until 1: 00 p. m. and is closed on all University holidays.Office Address160 University International Center, 331-17th Ave. S.E.

16、, Minneapolis, MN 55414Phone: 612625-5080Fax: 612-625-5158Email: confucius( umn. edu21. Chinese Rehab _.A. costs more moneyB. is held on MondayC. lasts one and a half hoursD. has four classes a week22. To get information about the classes, you can visit the office _.A. on Monday noonB. at 12:30 a.m.

17、, TuesdayC. on Wednesday eveningD. at 1: 30 p.m., Friday23. What is True about the classes?A. The schedule may be changeable.B. They can be one-to-one instruction.C. They are held on University holidays.D. They start at the beginning of the University semester.BYoure enjoying a quiet evening at home

18、 when suddenly your neighbors dog starts barking（吠叫）and doesnt stop. Sure, dogs need to bark every now and then, but if the barking is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.Before you take action, make records of when the dog is disturbing. Record the dates and times when t

19、he barking appears to find out the features of the barking. Check them carefully and get your facts straight. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.After two to three weeks, visit your neighbors with the facts, your neighbors might not even re

20、alize the barking is a problem, for the worst noise may happen when they are gone.Explain the times when the barking gets bad, then suggest a way to solve the problem. Ask if the dog can stay inside during storm, or suggest a dog training class. Be open to compromise（妥协）because the owners might have

21、 other ideas about how to deal with the noise.Befriending the dog could help. Have your neighbors introduce you to their dog. If they become more comfortable in your presence, theyre less likely to bark when they see you or when they are in the backyard. You might even be able to use commands such a

22、s “quiet” once the dog trusts you.Avoid gossiping（流言蜚语）with other neighbors about the dog. “Thats when things escalate.” After all, most people will want to solve the problem.24. What can you do first when your neighbors dogs barking influences your life?A. Bring the dog to a training class.B. Drive

23、 it out of your neighborhood.C. Record the dates and times of the barking.D. Show your complaint to your neighborhood.25. Why are your neighbors less likely to realize the barking problem?A. They may like dogs barking.B. They all think their dogs are friendly.C. They have been used to the barking of

24、 the dogs.D. They may be out when the worst barking happens.26What does the underlined word escalate in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Become better.B. Become worse.C. Remain unchanged.D. Become more personal.27What can be inferred from the text?A. Love me, love my dog.B. Barking dogs seldom bi

25、te.C. Good communication is a must.D. Treat violence with violence.CWhen we talk about positive thinking, we often use terms having to do with our hearts open heart, pure heart or joyful heart. But new research from Duke University is making a closer connection, finding that a positive attitude may

26、be helpful to people who have angina （心绞痛）, a common heart condition.Symptoms of this condition include chest pain or pressure because the heart is not receiving sufficient oxygen. Patients who displayed optimistic thought patterns, including having positive expectations about recovery, were 40 perc

27、ent less likely to be hospitalized or require surgery than those who were not optimistic, according to the study. The researchers collected data from 2,400 patients who had diagnoses of angina.An interesting additional finding from the patients questionnaires was that the most optimistic patients we

28、re also the least likely to have histories of heart attack, heart failure or heart disease.The researchers did not declare a causal relationship between positive thinking and better heart disease outcomes, however. There are multiple possible reasons for the results of the study, including the idea

29、that patients who are healthier to begin with are more likely to expect to recover and regain good health.But the study does represent a new way of looking at the situation. Now, in addition to a body of research that examines the relationship between depression and heart health, there is a new way

30、of inquiry that asks whether positive thinking could be used as a strategy to improve outcomes.Lead researcher Alexander Fanaroff, a fellow in the department of cardiology （心脏病学） at the Duke University Medical Center, told the Duke Chronicle that his next research question will find ways to improve

31、attitudes among heart patients.Perhaps his subjects could reflect on the word of the writer Anthony J. DAngelo： Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybodys heart.28. How can people with angina get better according to the study?A. By expecting more. B. By thinking positively.C. By getting t

32、imely surgery. D. By taking more exercise.29. What may be Alexander Fanaroffs next research?A. To explore how to improve patients attitudes.B. To find out the ways to treat heart patients.C. To learn the causes of heart diseases.D. To test if positive attitudes help with health.30. What can we learn

33、 from the text?A. Optimistic people hardly get heart attack.B. Peoples attitudes decide their overall health.C. How positive thinking benefits heart health is unclear.D. The reason why patients recover well is that they have no depression.31. What may be the best title for the text?A. Keep positive

34、to get rid of illness B. Angina, a kind of serious conditionC. Depression, a key cause of heart attack D. Positive thinking makes hearts healthier DMy mother always said, “You young men should explore your own country before stepping out into the world.” It seemed like a tough task. But luckily for

35、me, Via Rail Canada offered youths between the ages of 18 and 25 the chance to ride the train across Canada for the month of July in 2017.I jumped at the opportunity and secured an inexpensive ticket.Excitement was at its peak as I approached the train station on the morning when my 22-day adventure

36、 was to begin. I jumped on board the passenger vessel （车厢）like it was the train to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. The train headed west in search of our first destination the scenic town of Banff, Alberta. After just an hour on the train, desperation already came on me. The thought of three full days on

37、those tracks broke my spirits. As I gazed out towards Lake Superiors glistening （闪闪发亮）waves, I decided if I was to be stuck in here, I would need to enjoy my time.Those three days turned into a summer camp on rails. Real friendships with the crew were born within that train. Stops were made in small

38、, remote railroad villages. A large group of strangers turned travelling companions would rush towards the villages to reward our endless patience with local cuisine. At night, we would walk to the glass-domed （玻璃穹顶）train car, which gave a scenic view of the night sky, untouched by light pollution.A

39、fter three days, we arrived in Banff. Before my adventure of taking the train across Canada, if I could have skipped the travel and arrived at the destination, I would have. But that is no longer true. Ive learned that the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination.32. What made the authors

40、train trip possible?A. The encouragement from his mother.B. The attraction of the splendid scenery.C. A time-limited ticket offer for youths.D. His determination to face the tough tasks.33. What did the author experience after one hour on the train?A. Great joy. B. A dream-like trip.C. Unrealistic h

41、opes. D. Faded enthusiasm.34. Which of the following best describes the author as a young man?A. Considerate. B. Adaptable. C. Smart. D. Determined.35. What has the author learned from his adventure?A. To enjoy travelling on his own.B. To be content with train service.C. To skip to the final destina

42、tion.D. To explore more in the process.第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)When you start a new job, youll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And its important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.

43、Show up earlyThis might seem easy, but many people dont do it._36_ .To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination._37_It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing

44、 the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You dont want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also dont want to fade into the background, either.Take plenty of notesIts a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Dont be shy about recordin

45、g information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. Youre likely to face data-overload on your first day._38_.Watch your body languageYouve probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impres

46、sion when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language. _39_.And do your best to avoid negative body language, such as yawning, frowning, or standing with your hands in your pockets.Step away from social mediaWhile on your first day at the office you must ha

47、ve all sorts of feelingsnerves, anxiety, joy, even boredomresist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching. _40_.A. Almost certainly, they will in f

48、actB. Be positive and show interestC. Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing(自大的)D. Smile often and look people in the eyeE. Body language is what we should avoidF. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle inG. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一

49、节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I have always been a stickler(非常看重的人) for equality. Therefore, I was_41_of the sort of friendship where you give with nothing in_42_, and the other person feels much bigger than you are. I dont know_43_exactly it started, but for as long as

50、 I remember, I have felt self-conscious about the_44_within my friendships. I constantly worry that I_45_ my friends more than they do. When the scale(秤) tips to one side in my relationships, I feel myself start to fall over too.When I entered high school, I made friends who gave_46_and willingly: a

51、dvice, knowledge, and_47_. Even if they gave more than they received, they did so with a _48_. I slowly began to realize that some people were worth the inequality, and that some things could be_49_in other ways or at a later time. Kindness is a(n)_50_that you receive back from the ones you give it

52、to. My friend Alicia always_51_to help others with their work and assignments, which made me and all the other_52_of her kindness_53_to help her if she ever need anything in the future. It wasnt an exactly equal way of repaying her, but it was our own small way of saying thank you.Today，I still_54_m

53、aintaining(维持) equality in my life. However, I have learned that its okay to give more than you receive, if you are giving to the_55_person and that its okay to let some debts go unpaid.41. A. proudB. fondC. afraidD. confident42. A. sightB. placeC. vainD. return43. A. howB. whyC. whenD. where44. A.

54、strengthB. balanceC. envyD. affection45. A. attractB. valueC. hitD. embarrass46. A. generouslyB. directlyC. financiallyD. wisely47. A. statusB. helpC. salariesD. greetings48. A. smileB. sighC. nodD. wave49. A. made upB. turned downC. tested outD. paid back50. A. punishmentB. requestC. aimD. gift51.

55、A. offeredB. refusedC. failedD. agreed52. A. victimsB. usersC. receiversD. contributors53. A. unableB. determinedC. ambitiousD. ashamed54. A. struggle withB. object toC. get tired ofD. take pride in55. A. wiseB. rightC. perfectD. best第二节 单句填空（共15题，满分15分）56.They talked about the people and the things

56、_ attracted their attention in their English classes.57. Maria has written two novels, both of _ have been made into TV series. 58. _ (关心，担心)about the children, Tom made a phone call immediately. 59. The room which _ (测量) 12 feet by 15 feet is her bedroom with a view of the lake. 60. Our plans need

57、to be _(灵活的，可变通的) enough to cater for the needs of everyone. 61. If my children have caused any offence to you, I will happily apologize them.62.There is no denying that a good diet is b _ to health. 63. This kind of animal can take _ the colors of its environment to protect itself. 64. It is obviou

58、s that this is one of the most _ (独创的)works of imagination in the language. 65. This book requires a great deal of _ . (专注，全神贯注) 66. He _(放弃，让步，承认错误) down and accepted our proposal67. We had an _ (争论，争吵) with the waiter about the bill. 68. At one point I made up my mind to talk to Uncle Sam. Then I

59、changed my mind, (realize) that he could do nothing to help. 69. It is in order to catch the early train_ youll have to get up early and rush in a taxi. 70. With the problem _ (解决), the manager was on a vacation. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（满分15分）71. 假定你是李华， 市电视台将举办中国诗词比赛（Chinese Poetry Contest）国际友人专场，你想

60、邀请对中国文化感兴趣的外教老师Adam参赛。 请给他写一份信，内容包括： 1. 时间：下周五晚六点半； 2. 地点：市民中心 3. 诗词比赛的意义。注意： 1. 词数80左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。Dear Adam,_Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）72.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled

61、to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus?” “Ridiculous! Dont believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me sad. Now, put on your coat, and

62、 lets go.”“Go where, grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerbys general store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money,” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. Ill wa

63、it for you in the car.” Then she walked out of Kerbys.I was only eight years old. Id often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments, I just stood

64、there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Ms Pollocks grade-two class. Booby Decker didnt have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for

65、a break during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didnt have a cough, and he didnt have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.“Is this a Ch

66、ristmas present for someone?” The lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my 10 dollars down. “Yes.”The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas pap

67、er. _Paragraph 2Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Deckers front door to open in the bush and finally it opened. _参考答案听力： 1-5 ABAAC 6-10 BCBBC 11-15 ABCCA 16-20 BBCAC阅读 ：21-23 BDA 24-27 CDBC 28-31BABD 32-35 CDBD 36-40 FCGDA完形：41-45 CDCBB 46-50 ABADD 51-55 ACBAB56.that 57 which 58. Concerned

68、 59. measures 60 flexible 61 for 62 beneficial 63 on 64 original 65 concentration66. backed 67. argument 68 realizing 69 that 70 solved/settled应用文：Dear Adam,Knowing that you take a great interest in Chinese culture, Im writing to invite you to attend Chinese Poetry Contest for foreigners to be held

69、by the city TV station at 6:30 p.m. next Friday at the Citizen Centre. Similar contests are watched by many people in China as ancient Chinese culture is regaining popularity. Also, the wisdom delivered through Chinese classic poems can be rather impressive and helpful for learners of Chinese.It wil

70、l be a rather unforgettable night and I sincerely hope you could come with me. Looking forward to your reply.Sincerely yours, Li HuaLi Hua续写That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Deckers h

71、ouse, explaining I was officially one of Santas helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobbys house, and I took a deep breath, and dashed for his front door. Seeing no other people notice us, I put the Christmas present down, pounded his doorbell and Grandma and I hid in the car.Grandma and I

72、waited breathlessly for Bobby Deckers front door to open in the car and finally it opened. Out went Bobby Decker. Seeing the coat in the bag, he looked very astonished and then called his mother to go out. After hearing them say ”Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what I had done. At that

73、time, I decided to be Santas helper forever. It was on that night that I realized the truth that he who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.听力原文Text 1M: Whos been using my toothbrush?W: Not me, Dad. I use the blue one every morning, and mom uses the green one.M: I kn

74、ew it! Cassandra! Yours is red, not blue!Text 2M: Is this airline safe? Whats that clicking noise? Do you hear it?W: Oh, the flight attendant is doing that. They count the passengers as passengers enter the plane with a little silver machine. The machine clicks every time they count someone.Text 3M:

75、 This is ridiculous! Ive been waiting for my meal for more than half an hour.W: I know, But you see, the restaurant is full and we are shorthanded today.Text 4W: What time do you have to go to bed every night, Craig?M: In the summer, I go to bed at 11：00. But when school starts, Ill have to be in be

76、d by 9 oclock.W: I knew it! My 8：00 bedtime is unreasonable!Text 5M: This pillow smells like strawberries. When did you wash it?W: I didnt wash it. I think my little girl was eating candy on that bed. Im so sorry.M: No problem. I think it smells good.Text 6M: Hows your week going, Jane?W: So far, so

77、 good. But we still have four and a half days to mess it up.M: Dont be so negative. Were going to have a great week. Monday is just the opportunity for a new round of success.W: I guess, Mike. So far, Ive just answered emails and avoided angry customers.M: That sounds rough. Maybe we should switch d

78、esks, if they walk in and see me first, Ill get the complaints first.W: Then youll become negative. Why dont we trade desks every week?M: Great idea. Ill take the sad desk after lunch, and then you move back next Monday.W: Oh, Mike. I cant thank you enough! What a great team player you are!Text 7M:

79、I thought you cleaned this. My shirt still has red stains on it.W：Im sorry, sir. Our laundry service doesnt treat marks like that. You have to pay extra.M: I already paid you $20 for this load. How much more for the stain?W: Just $5. Cheaper than a new shirt, right?M: Yep. Well, this stain was from

80、an unfortunate attempt to cook noodles. I made the noodles out of carrots.W: Vegetable noodles? Interesting. Howd that work for you?M: Great, until I tried to eat them. They were really long, and they slipped right out of my chopsticks. Can you finish this tonight? I have a Sunday dinner to go to.W:

81、 Sorry. We close soon. And were not open on Mondays.M: OK. I guess Ill have to wait until the day after tomorrowText 8W: Dont sit there! Dont you know what that is?M: Its just a chair. Anyone can sit where they like, you know.W: OK. Go ahead, then.M: Ouch! Betty! This chair is made out of cardboard!

82、W: I tried to warn you，Chad. Thats part of the set for the school play. Its just for show.M: Well, thanks a lot. You could have tried harder to warn me.W: Maybe next time, youll listen to me the first time. Did you hurt yourself?M: No, but look at my shirt. Itll never be the same.W: Oh, no! I guess

83、it touched our newly painted sky. Well, at least its a pretty shade of blue.M: Very funny. My Mom will kill me! She just washed grass stains out of it last night. She told me to be more careful today. I cant wear this home.W: Dont worry. Ill tell her what happened. Im sure shell understand.M: No way

84、. Ill have to just buy a new one. You have to come with me to Target after schoolText 9W: Where have you been, Justin?M: I was playing with Stanley. We built a treehouse in that big tree in Miss Johnsons yard.W: That sounds dangerous. Couldnt you build one in our yard? Or even across the street?M: N

85、o, those trees are too small. We built it in five days. It looks really good，W: Can I see it?M: Sorry, Mum. No girls allowed.W: OK, then, Justin. But where are your boots?M: I think I left them in the treehouse. Can I get them tomorrow?W: Its going to rain tonight. Just how great is the roof on this

86、 treehouse?M: Um, we didnt finish the roof yet. Do you think you could go get the boots out of there for me? I left my bike at Stanleys house.W: Sorry, Justin. I hear there are no girls allowed in this treehouse. But Ill be happy to drive you down the street and you can get them.M: Oh, thanks, Mom.

87、I cant wait to walk in the rain in my boots!W: I knew youd like them.M: Yeah, Mom. Are you ready to go now? I think I heard some thunder.Text 10Earthquakes are among the most harmful natural disasters. Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but your chances of survival are much better if you prepare in ad

88、vance and you know what to do when an earthquake strikes.Firstly, you need to get something ready. In the event of an emergency, many services like electricity and water may become unavailable. To ensure your survival, besides food and water, you will need the following emergency supplies: flashligh

89、ts, blankets, money and so on.Secondly, you should know what to do. When an earthquake happens, drop to the ground, find cover and hold on. If youre indoors, stay there and find shelter under a strong table. You should also stay clear of windows and outer walls. Dont use lifts as theres a risk youll

90、 become trapped. If youre in a crowded area, dont rush towards the doors as theres a risk of injury. If youre outside, be aware of falling pieces and stay clear of buildings, overhead structures, walls, power lines and trees. If youre in a car, stop in an open area until the shaking stops. Check your ABC Radio station, or the ABC Emergency Twitter pages for warnings before moving. Be aware of damaged roads and bridges.