Question

After the terrible earthquake in Tangshan in 1976, people in our town were always checking to see if there would be an earthquake here. One day,we received a warning that a strong earthquake would also hit our town soon. Everyone looked frightened and worried. Most people in the town did not stay inside their houses or flats. Instead,they chose to live in tents outside. There were a few slight earthquakes,but there was never a big one like the one in Tangshan. For some children,living in tents was fun,but most adults became tired of the poor living conditions. In twos and threes,they moved back into their comfortable houses or flats. A few months later,all the people began to live a peaceful life again and everything went back to what it was before.

Yet,people still need to know how to protect themselves if an earthquake really hits. At my school we often practise leaving the school building quickly. Now,it takes only a few minutes for everyone to get safely outside. In this way we will be ready if a fire,an earthquake,or another disaster comes. A little knowledge can help save many lives in a real disaster.

(   ) 51. When did the people in the writer's town receive the earthquake warning?

A. Before the Tangshan earthquake. B. During the Tangshan earthquake.

C. After the Tangshan earthquake. D. It is not clear.

(   ) 52. Where did most people in the town stay after they received the warning?

A. They stayed in tents outside. B. They stayed in their relatives' homes.

C. They continued to stay indoors. D. They stayed at the local school.

(   ) 53. What happened in the town after the warning?

A.  Nothing happened and life was quite peaceful.

B.  There were some slight earthquakes.

C.  There were several strong earthquakes.

D.  The town was nearly destroyed in a strong earthquake. 

(   ) 54. What does the writer often practise at school?

A. Putting up tents. B. Leaving the school building quickly.

C. Leaving their homes quickly. D. Building houses and flats.

(   ) 55. Which of the following is the writer's opinion?

A.   It is very hard to predict (預(yù)測(cè))when an earthquake will come.

B.   People need modern tents to protect themselves from earthquakes.

C.   A little knowledge about how to protect oneself in an earthquake can be useful.

D.   Adults are more curious about earthquakes than children.

Answer 1

51-55 CABBC