英语朗读八年级上（第93页）（科学普及出版社）

英语朗读八年级上（第93页）（科学普及出版社）

1a Read and understand.�

                            How to Protect Yourself in the Earthquake� 

          Many earthquakes happen every year. Some of these earthquakes are very strong. When they happen in cities, they can be very serious. Many people will be hurt or die in the earthquakes. Knowing some ways to protect yourself will help to �keep you safe in the earthquake.�

      If you are indoors when the earthquake happens, the safest place is under a strong table or desk. Sitting on the floor in a doorway or close to a wall is safer than standing in the middle of a room. Remember to protect your head and neck with your arms. Stay away from windows, tall furniture and pictures or anything that may fall on you. Do not try to run out of the building. 

       If you are out of doors, move to clear areas. Get away from buildings and trees. Be very careful of fallen power lines. 

      The danger is not over when the strong shaking stops. There will be some shocks after most earthquakes. We call them aftershocks and they sometimes can be more dangerous than the first earthquake.�

      When it is safe for you to move around, check the people near you. Some may need help. You may feel afraid, but you should try to stay calm. That is the most important thing to do in the earthquake.

                                           如何在地震中保护自己

        每年都有很多地震发生。有些地震非常强烈。当它们发生在城市时，可能会非常严重。许多人会在地震中受伤或死亡。知道一些保护自己的方法将有助于你在地震中保持安全。

        如果地震发生时你在室内，最安全的地方是在坚固的桌子或书桌下。坐在门口的地板上或靠近墙壁的地方比站在房间中间更安全。记得用手臂保护头部和颈部。远离窗户、高大的家具、图画或任何可能砸到你的东西。不要试图跑出大楼。

         如果你在室外，移动到空旷的地方。远离建筑物和树木。小心掉下来的电线。

        当强烈的地震停止时，危险还没有结束。大多数地震后都会有一些震动。我们称之为余震，有时比第一次地震更危险。

        当你可以安全移动时，检查你周围的人。有些人可能需要帮助。你可能会感到害怕，但你应该保持冷静。这是地震中最重要的事情。