protect yourself or your family members."可知，本文的主要目的是介绍地震时应采取的一些安全措施。]

　　2．The underlined word "Fragile" in Paragraph 2 probably means ．

　　A．easily broken　　　　　B．easily found

　　C．expensive D．heavy

　　A　[词义猜测题。根据画线词后所给的例子"like those made of glass"及段末的pieces可知这里指"易碎的"。]

　　3．During the earthquake，people are advised to

　　 ．

　　A．go out the building at once

　　B．turn off power and gas immediately

　　C．take shelter under a tree

　　D．drive to a safe place

　　B　[细节理解题。从第三段"Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens."可知，地震时在室内的话应首先关闭电源和煤气。故选B项。]

　　4．What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?

　　A．Cover their mouth with a handkerchief.

　　B．Tap on a pipe or wall for help.

　　C．Use a whistle for help.

　　D．Light a fire for help.

　　D　[细节理解题。从最后一段的"Do not light a match because you may burn yourself."可知，地震时如被埋，不要点火求救，这可能会烧着自己。故选D项。]

　　Ⅱ.完形填空

　　During a mid­autumn holiday with my family at a fishing spot，I witnessed a fish being 1 ，hopping(跳跃) out of the water's surface，making every effort to 2 .

I could see that the fisher was an expert 3 he decided to 4 it