四、阅读理解(每小题2分，满分20分)

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Earthquakes are hard to predict, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:

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, etc.).

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 table. The purpose is to protect yourself from objects, stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re 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’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell 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.

36. 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 useful phone numbers.

37. When an earthquake happens,            can help you deal with it.

A. standing still        B. staying calm

C. looking outside       D. moving indoors

38. 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

39. When the earth 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

40. You can learn          after reading the passage.

A. what an earthquake is like     B. what to do to avoid an earthquake

C. how an earthquake happens     D. how to protect yourself in an earthquake