如何在洪水中保护自己

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1 Being caught in a flood is incredibly dangerous. Like many other natural disasters，floods can occur with little or no warning. Flash floods move quickly and have strong currents.

2 Of course， drowning is a threat during a flood， not only because there is so much waterand it's moving quickly， but also because of what the water is carrying. Remains caught inthe current can injure anyone in the floodwater， making it more difficult to swim orwalk in water. Additionally， floods can causepower and communication interruption， trafficjams and widespread destruction. And， the flooditself isn't the only issue to contend with. The ef⁃fect can be just deadly， as it may not be possibleto deliver essential supplies such as water andfood to the area.

3 Here is the escape guide in a flood： Avoid bridges that cross rapidly moving water， asfloodwaters can cause bridges to collapse. Stay inside a car trapped by fast moving water.Only get out if the water begins to flood the car itself， then move to the roof of the vehicle. Ifyou're trapped within a flooded building， move to the highest floor. And then signal for help（such as drawing SOS on the roof）. Avoid power lines as they are often damaged or knockeddown during strong storms and flooding. A downed power line can cause surrounding waterto become charged.

4 You should be careful even after a flood. Do not drink flood water， or use it to washdishes， brush teeth， or wash and prepare food. Drink clean and safe water. Return to yourhome only after local authorities have said it is safe to do so. Avoid driving through floodedareas and standing in water. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control ofyour vehicle.

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1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about？

A. The cause of flood. B. The effect of flood.

C. The warning of flood. D. The happening of flood.

2. What should be done in a flood？

A. Raise power lines. B. Cross bridges rapidly.

C. Move to the highest floor. D. Stay inside a car in any situation.

3. Why should we avoid driving through flooded areas according to the text？

A. The water may harm your skin.

B. The power of water is unpredictable.

C. The depth of water is hard to measure.

D. The water may cause your car to break down.

4. Where can we read the text？

A. In a novel. B. In a diary.

C. In a storybook. D. In a science book.

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