You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you:
     Before an earthquake, it’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc ). Never put heavy things over beds.
     During an earthquake , it’s important for each of you to stay calm; If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.
    If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.
    After an earthquake, once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it is safe.
    Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken，you should leave it. If you smell or hear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
46. Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. People should know how to turn on gas. 
B. People should know how to save water.  
C. People shouldn’t put heavy boxes over beds.         
D. People shouldn’t forget the phone numbers of others.
47. When an earthquake happens, _______ can help you deal with it.
　 A. standing still                 B. staying calm       
C. looking outside              D. moving indoors
48. During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ______.
　　A. speed up your car   　　 B. stop your car and stay in
　　C. slow down your car       D. stop your car and run out
49. When the earthquake stops shaking, you should _______.
A. check around you first         B. run out of the building at once
C. break the windows and doors   D. write a report to your company
50. You can learn ________ after reading the passage.
A. what an earthquake is like
B. what to do avoid an earthquake
C. how an earthquake happens
D. how to protect yourself in an earthquake

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