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, 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 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, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall building. 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 of 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.
【小題1】Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?

A．People should know how to turn on gas.

B．People should now how to save water.

C．People shouldn’t put heavy boxes over beds.

D．People shouldn’t forget the phone numbers of others.

【小題2】When an earthquake happens, __________can help you deal with it.

A．standing still

B．staying calm

C．looking outside

D．moving indoors

【小題3】 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

【小題4】 When the earth stops shaking , you should_________.

A．check around you first	B．run out of the building at once
C．break the windowns and doors.	D．write a report to your company

【小題5】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

No More Time Out

Shawn and Thomas had always been good friends. They lived near each other, and they both loved __36__.They played baseball, touch football, and kickball. They also liked to play soccer, shoot baskets, and skateboard.
When they were in the fourth grade, though, Thomas broke his __37__ in a soccer game. He had to be on crutches for six weeks.
Shawn __38__ Thomas, but what was there to do? Shawn didn’t like television or computer games. Thomas didn’t like to sit and talk. After trying three times to start a conversation, Shawn __39__ up. He said, “I’m out of here.”
For days, Shawn __40__at home, feeling guilty for not visiting Thomas again. Thomas stayed home, too, feeling __41__because Shawn wasn’t visiting him. After a week, Shawn’s mom spoke up. “It’s time for you and Thomas to get back into action! That’s why I spoke to Ms McNulty at the library. She has the perfect volunteer job for you both,” she said.
Shawn said __42__.
His mom continued, “The library sells used books to raise money. People are always __43__off books in bags and boxes. Someone has to carry the books to the storage room. Someone has to sort them into fiction (小說) and nonfiction. You and Thomas can be a team __44__.”“No, we can’t!” said Shawn. “He and I don’t want a job.” However, Shawn’s mom wouldn’t __45__ no for an answer.
Sure enough, __46__the boys began, things changed. Shawn felt strong as he carried bags and boxes through the library. Sorting books in the storage room, Thomas felt useful again. In fact, one day Thomas said, “Between you and me, Shawn, this isn’t so __47__.” Shawn smiled and agreed. They were a good team.
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【小題1】

A．sports B．books C．movies D．a(chǎn)rts

【小題2】

A．a(chǎn)rm B．hand C．leg D．nose

【小題3】

A．phoned B．invited C．visited D．checked

【小題4】

A．came B．gave C．turned D．hurried

【小題5】

A．stayed B．waited C．called D．talked

【小題6】

A．tired B．a(chǎn)fraid C．weak D．a(chǎn)ngry

【小題7】

A．nothing B．something C．a(chǎn)nything D．everything

【小題8】

A．bringing B．dropping C．showing D．knocking

【小題9】

A．soon B．only C．perhaps D．a(chǎn)gain

【小題10】

A．choose B．keep C．take D．a(chǎn)llow

【小題11】

A．because B．once C．if D．a(chǎn)lthough

【小題12】

A．private B．simple C．bad D．special

People know the dangers of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are sonic suggestions:
Put a smoke a1arm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape (逃脫) plans. They should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers (滅火器) in the house, Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
Practise for a fire. They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety. Everyone in. the family should know the following fire rules:
★ Don’t open a hot door! The tire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
★Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire, The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
★What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop! Don’t run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket (毯子) around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help.
【小題1】What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home?

A．You have to get up.	B．Water is running to the floor.
C．Something is burning.	D．Someone breaks your window,

【小題2】The writer advises people to do the following to prepare for a fire except that ____

A．they practise for a fire	B．they make escape plans
C．they buy fire extinguishers	D．they use electrical cookers

【小題3】When a fire happens, ___ if you open the hot door.

A．the fire will grow more quickly	B．the electricity will be cut off
C．the door will soon be on fire	D．the house will fall down

【小題4】 What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?

A．Stop, run, roll.

B．Step, drop, roll.

C．Run, drop, roll.

D．Roll, drop, stop.

【小題5】What is the best title for this passage?

A．The Dangers of a Fire.	B．The Causes of a Fire.
C．Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher.	D．Be Ready for a Fire.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，完成下列任務(wù)。

Hello!  My name is David. I'm in Class 3, Grade 7. Here (1)___
our classroom. Thirty-two desks and thirty-two chairs  (2) __ in it. Some bags are on the desks. Some books are in the bags.  (3) 一些錄像帶在地板上。  Some plants are near the windows. They are fresh. What's that ? It's a map of China. Look!  What's this? It's a baseball.  (4) It's Jeff's baseball. It's (5) under the desk.
【小題1】根據(jù)句意填入(1)、(2)處所缺的單詞。(1)——(2)——
【小題2】把(3)處劃線的句子翻譯成英語。
【小題3】把(4)處劃線的句子翻譯成漢語。
【小題4】對(5)處劃線部分進(jìn)行提問。
【小題5】回答問題。
—Where are the 32 desks and the 32 chairs?
一They are______．