Unit 4 Our World 单元话题阅读理解练习-2023-2024学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（仁爱科普版）

Unit 4 Our World 单元话题阅读理解练习 （2022上·福建福州·八年级福建省福州第八中学校考期末）When a TORNADO WARNING is issued “Get In, Get Down, Cover Up” 1. Get-InGet into a sturdy building and put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. 2. Get-Down Get as low in the building as possible—the basement or the lowest floor. 3. Cover Up Flying and falling debris are a storm’s number one killer. Use pillows, blankets, helmets, etc. to cover up and protect yourself. Word band: Tornado Warning 龙卷风预警; issue 发布; sturdy 坚固的; debris 瓦砾; basement 地下室; helmet 头盔 1．When a tormado warning is issued, the first step is to_________. A．get up B．get in C．get down D．cover up 2．What does the underlined word “blanket” mean in Chinese? A．箱子 B．毯子 C．木板 D．柜子 3．Which of the following is allowed（允许）when a tornado happens? A． B． C． D． 4．What is the NO.1 killer when a storm happens? A．Flying birds. B．Flying walls. C．Flying debris. D．Dangerous buildings. 5．Which is the right thing to do when a tornado happens? A．Wear a helmet to protect your head. B．Get to the second floor of the building. C．Stay between walls inside a building. D．Get into a building no matter how old it is. （2022上·福建福州·八年级统考期末）Every thirty seconds there is an earthquake in the world. Some of these earthquakes are so weak that people can’t feel them. But some of them are very serious and many people get hurt or die in them. Do you know what cause earthquakes? The earth’s surface (表面) has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake. Scientists are trying to predict (预测) big earthquakes, but it’s very hard. Do you know how to protect yourself during an earthquake? Here are some ways. You should remember them. If you are inside Quickly move under a desk, a table or along a wall. It will protect you from falling things. Don’t run out of the door. Keep away from windows. Turn off lights. Don’t get into a lift. If you are in a lift, get out as quickly as possible. If you are outside