Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take 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 1 or 2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water 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 food that can be stored easily. Have an enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for 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. Maybe it’s dangerous. Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of service, so radios will be your best thing of information.
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.
【小題1】Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?

A．Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B．Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C．Because earthquakes take place at times
D．Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes.
【小題2】From the prepared water, we may know that          .
A．A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.
B．You’d better use your own bottle to keep water.
C．We should drink water after the “use by” date.
D．You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
【小題3】According to the article we know that           .
A．we can keep some fresh fruits for at least 72 hours.
B．a(chǎn) telephone is the most important prepared thing.
C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes.
D．clothes are used to protect your head.

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