三、阅读理解
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Staying Safe in a Lightning(闪电) Storm
Lightning is a big flash of electricity. It happens during a storm. Lightning hits more often in summer. That's because there are more storms in summer. Lightning can be dangerous. Here are some suggestions to stay safe:
Outdoors
● Check if thunderstorms are in the weather report.
● Find a place to stay, such as a strong building or a car with a hard roof.
● Do not stand under trees that are alone in the middle of a field.
● Do not stand under tall trees when there are shorter trees close by.
● Do not stand near things made of metal.
Indoors
● Close all the windows and doors.
● Do not take a shower. Stay away from water.
● Turn off appliances including computers, fridges and TVs.
The Lightning Crouch(闪电避险蹲姿)
If you feel your skin hurt or your hair stand up, you are about to be hit(被击中) by lightning. Get into the "Lightning Crouch". Squat down(蹲下) low, put your hands on your knees and keep your head down. Try to be as small as you can, with very little touching the ground. DO NOT LIE ON THE GROUND!
()26. Why does lightning hit more in summer?
A. Because it is very hot.
B. Because there are more storms.
C. Because people stay outdoors.
D. Because there is more water.
()27. Where can you stay when you are outdoors?
A. In a strong building.
B. In a car without roof.
C. Under a lonely tree.
D. Near a box made of metal.
()28. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The hard metal roof is not safe in a lightning storm.
B. The weather report won't tell you thunderstorms.
C. You can lie on the ground.
D. It means you are safe if your hair stands up.

26. B 27. A 28. A