23. Earthquake Survival Tips P140

 

　　Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake? Experts have looked into the matter carefully. Itmay be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us.
If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car. If you are in a building,try to get near a strong wall. The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway² is the safest. As soonas the quake¹ is over, check the gas pipe in the building. Gas fires often result from earthquakes. These tipsmay prove to be lifesavers. We should, therefore, keep them in mind. Remember to always hope for the best butprepare for the worst.

 

 

nasal  adj.n.鼻的，鼻音的
I sound a little bit nasal today.
I called in sick yesterday, because I felt under the weather.  打电话请病假
tip 方法，秘诀
give sb some tips on sth
Let me give you a tip on how to swim better.
Let me tip you on how to swim better.
why to do 错
look into 调查    i.e.  The police looked into the case with care.
My brother is an expert in golf. = My brother is expert in golf.精通于
Studying English is worth your while. = It is worth your while to study English.
look over = examine     i.e.  The teacher looked over the students' composition.
While you are driving, (you should) pull over and stay in your car.
convertible³ car 无顶的敞篷车
doorway  门框
Quake is short for Earthquake.
His success resulted from his hard work.
His hard work resulted in his success.
keep them in mind
 

1 quake   

vi.颤抖，颤动，震动，发抖；n.地震，颤抖

参考例句：

• The earth suddenly began to quake.大地突然摇晃起来。
• The quake was one of the strongest to hit Japan this year.此次地震是日本今年发生的几次最强烈地震之一。

2 doorway   

n.门口，(喻)入门；门路，途径

参考例句：

• They huddled in the shop doorway to shelter from the rain.他们挤在商店门口躲雨。
• Mary suddenly appeared in the doorway.玛丽突然出现在门口。

3 convertible   

adj.可改变的，可交换，同意义的；n.有活动摺篷的汽车

参考例句：

• The convertible sofa means that the apartment can sleep four.有了这张折叠沙发，公寓里可以睡下4个人。
• That new white convertible is totally awesome.那辆新的白色折篷汽车简直棒极了。