一、完形填空。
Last summer, a sudden flood 1 our town. It had been raining for days, and the river broke its banks. The water 2 through the streets, sweeping away cars and 3 down old walls. Many people were 4 in their homes without electricity.
My family was busy 5 preparations before the flood got worse. My mom went to buy cooked food and clean water. My dad was 6 the house in and out, moving things to the second floor. We also prepared our disaster 7 with a flashlight, tapes, and a radio.
When the water finally went down, the 8 was terrible. There was mud everywhere, and many houses were damaged. We felt a little 9 at first, but we knew we had to 10 it. Neighbors helped each other clean up. It was a hard time, but it showed me the power of people working together.
()1. A. blew B. hit C. burned D. prevented
()2. A. spread B. poured C. stepped D. performed
()3. A. pulling B. taking C. making D. getting
()4. A. stuck B. hidden C. scared D. direct
()5. A. make B. making C. to make D. made
()6. A. checking B. losing C. building D. suffering
()7. A. passenger B. kit C. insect D. level
()8. A. fear B. disaster C. talent D. scene
()9. A. harmful B. physical C. helpless D. southern
()10. A. turn to B. hold back C. get over D. keep off

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. D
9. C 10. C

二、阅读理解。
How to Be Safe in an Earthquake
Earthquakes can happen suddenly and be very dangerous. Knowing what to do can save your life.
If you are indoors:
· Stay inside. Do not run out.
· DROP down onto your hands and knees.
· COVER your head and neck under a strong table or desk.
· HOLD ON to your shelter until the shaking stops.
If you are outdoors:
· Move away from buildings, streetlights, and power lines.
· Drop to the ground in a clear spot and cover your head.
After the shaking stops:
· Be ready for aftershocks.
· Check yourself and others for injuries.
· Listen to the radio for official information.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
()1. What should you do first if you are indoors during an earthquake?
A. Run out of the building quickly.
B. Drop down onto your hands and knees.
C. Call your family on the phone.
D. Open the door and window.
()2. What does "COVER" mean in the text?
A. To clean something.
B. To hide your head and neck under something strong.
C. To put a book over something.
D. To close the door.
()3. Why should you move away from buildings if you are outdoors?
A. Because they are beautiful.
B. Because they might fall down.
C. Because they are safe places.
D. Because they have power.
()4. What should you do after the shaking stops?
A. Go home immediately.
B. Forget about it.
C. Listen to the radio for information.
D. Start cleaning up.
()5. What is the main purpose of this text?
A. To tell a story about an earthquake.
B. To explain why earthquakes happen.
C. To give advice on earthquake safety.
D. To describe different types of disasters.

1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C