1、Unit 4Earthquakes地震,我们不能阻止地震，但我们可以让地震带来的损失减到最低。,We cant stop an earthquake from happening，but we can reduce the damage it brings to us.Do you know what to do during a really big earthquake？Experts have looked into the matter carefully.It may be worth your while to look over the 5 tips they have for
2、us.,1Protect yourself first.Once an earthquake happens，protect yourself first.If you cant easily escape by getting out of the door or window，stay under a strong desk or table.And the most important thing is to protect yourself from falling objects.,2Make sure you have a way out：open doors and window
3、s.Secure an exit for escape when the shaking stops.When the earth is shaking，it is hard to open doors.In this condition，one should open the door and keep it open，so the other people can escape from the door.,3Panic can hurt you.If you are at home when an earthquake happens，dont rush out in a panic.I
4、f there is enough time to escape，you must take something such as pillows or bags on your head，because some roof tiles (瓦)，broken glass and signs may fall down.,4Make sure electricity and gas are off before evacuation (撤离)According to some research，lots of people die from fire disaster after an earth
5、quake.Whats more，fire makes rescue more difficult.,5Work together on rescue and first aid.Work with your neighbors to free victims who are under debris (瓦砾) or fallen furniture and to give first aid.But remember：never go to the stairs；the stairs are a likely part of the building to be damaged.Even i
6、f the building hasnt fallen down，stay away from the stairs.,Though its not very often for us to experience a strong earthquake，we should keep it in mind to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.,True (T) or False (F)：1. If you cant get out of your office when an earthquake happens，you can hide yourself under a strong table.()2After an earthquake，you should rescue victims near stairs first.()答案：1.T2.F,
