《英语听力教程》Unit4ReportsonDisasterAccidents答案

Unit 4 Reports on Disasters & Accidents
Part I.
1.firebomb/ shopping/ several /
2.1,000 tornadoes
3.car ferry/ taken over/ Green Action Front
4.South Korea/ 270/ thousands
5.robbed/ 5/ lunchtime/ 10,000
6.hurricane/ 100/ twenty/ 100
7.Hijacked/ Tuesday
Part II. Hurricanes & tornadoes
A. 1. a storm 2. about 2000 3. the winds were up to 75 miles an hour 4. the Indian army
5. destroyed/ links / collapsed
6. more than 40 people
7. over 100,000 people
Large numbers of villages have been completely cut off. The official said the death toll could reach 2000. the Indian army has been called into help the relief effort. From Deli. Here is David Willis.
The storm with winds of up to 75 miles an hour struck India’s southeast coast, flattening homes, destroying crops and cutting transport links. Eyewitnesses reported tidal waves more than 12 feet high. The storm was followed by torrential rains, which swept away roads and railway lines, and flooded low lying areas. More than 40 people are thought to have died when a ferry sank. But most of the deaths have been due to flooding, houses collapsing or electrocutions. More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and are taking shelter in relief camps. After surveying the flooded area by helicopter, the chief minister said it resembled a burial ground. He’s appealed to the federal government to treat the incident as a national calamity. David Willis.
B. 1. The worst of the heavy rains and thunderstorms appears to be over
2.in parts of Europe
3.During the past week
4.Affected
5.At least five
6.because emergency warnings were issued before.
C. 1. c 2 b 3. d 4. b
Nine hours Greenwich Mean Time. The news read by Wendy Gordon. The worst of the heavy rains and thunderstorms that have been sweeping parts of Europe during the past week appears to be over. Exceptionally heavy rainfall brought flooding to many parts of Germany, Switzerland, Northern Italy and France and chaos to rail and road transport. Although most flights are expected to be back to normal by this time tomorrow, there are expected to be serious delays on the German and Italian motorways over the forthcoming holiday weekend and train services are unlikely to be normalized for several days. A government spokeswoman in France announced that the damage to homes and property is expected to be at least four thousand million francs. It is reported that at least five people have lost their lives. Experts agree that casualty figures are low because emergency warnings were issued on the day before the storms began. The federal government in Switzerland has urged motorists and rail travelers not to travel during the next few days and no international traffic will be allowed on the main north-south motorway routes across the country until next Tuesday.
Part III. Earthquakes
A. Another earthquake, the fifth in three days, hit Japan last night. Hundreds of homes have now been destroyed or badly damaged, and thousands have been made homeless since the earthquakes started. Many of the homeless have begun to make themselves makeshift shelters from the rubble. Electricity, gas and water supplies have also been seriously disrupted. Experts believe that the country will be hit by more quakes during the next 48 hours.
C.
I. A. Sunday/ the 23rd B. in southern Italy
II. A. at least 400 B. many more than 400
III. A. in small towns and villages outside Naples 1. hospital 2. church 3. private homes B. 1. eight or nine 2. in the streets or squares 3. countryside/ traffic jams 4. telephone lines/ 5. electricity and water
IV. A. 1. the fog 2. the cold weather B. road
It’s eight o’clock on Monday the 24th of November. At least 400 people are feared to have died in a major earthquake which shook large areas of southern Italy last night. As rescue work continues in wide areas of southern Italy it is becoming increasingly more likely that the present toll of 400 dead will rise much higher. The tremors were felt all over Italy, from the French border to Sicily, but the worst damage appears to be in small towns and villages, many of them very isolated, outside Naples. Naples itself has also been badly affected. In a little village about sixty miles east of the city scores of people are thought to have died as the earthquake hit a village hospital and a local church as well as many private homes. It appears that there was an evening service going on in the church at the time.
In Naples it was the old part of the city which was worst affected—many buildings of eight or nine stories broke apart and collapsed as the earthquake hit at around 8 p.m. last night. A large proportion of inhabitants spent the night in the open in the streets or squares and as smaller tremors continue, more chaos has ensued as townspeople rush for the countryside, blocking roads and causing traffic jams. Telephone lines have been broken and electricity and water supplies are failing—the fog and cold conditions are making rescue operations very difficult in some of the remoter parts of the south particularly where road conditions are not very good.
Our own correspondent has been to the disaster area and sends us this report.
Part IV Earthquake Tips
During an earthquake
When you feel an earthquake, duck under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects that could fall. Watch out for falling plaster and ceiling tiles. Stay undercover until the shaking stops, and hold onto your cover. If it moves, move with it. Below are some additional tips for specific locations: If you are in a high-rise building, and not near a desk or table, move against an interior wall and protect your head with your arms. Do not use the elevators. Do not be surprised if the alarm or sprinkler systems come on. Stay indoors. Glass windows can dislodge during the quake and sail for hundreds of feet.
If you’re outdoors, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires and poles.
If you’re on a sidewalk near buildings, duck into a doorway to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster, and other debris.
If you’re driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop. A void overpasses, power lines, and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over .
If you’re in a crowded store or other public place, do not rush for exits. Move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall.
If you’re in a wheelchair, stay in it. Move to cover, if possible, lock you wheels, and protect your head with your arms.
If you’re in the kitchen, move away from the refrigerator, stove, and overhead cupboards. (Take time now to anchor appliances, and install security latches on cupboard doors to reduce hazards.)
If you’re in a stadium or theater, stay in your seat and protect your head with your arms. Do not try to leave until the shaking is over, then leave in a calm, orderly manner. A void rushing towards exits.
After the earthquake checklist.
Be prepared for aftershocks, and plan where you will take cover when they occur.
Check for injuries. Give first aid, as necessary.
Remain calm and reassure others.
A void broken glass.
Check for fire. Take appropriate actions and precautions.
Check gas, water, and electric lines. If damaged, shut off service. If gas is leaking, don’t use matches, flashlights, appliances, or electric switches. Open windows, leaving building, and report to gas company.
Replace all telephone receivers, and use for emergency calls only.
Tune to the emergency broadcast station on the radio or television. Listen for emergency bulletins.
Stay out of damaged buildings.
Part V. do you know…?
A
1.Main idea: to remember Tsunami victims
2.Time : midday/ 3 minutes of silence/ people stopped/ flags lowered to half staff.
3.Purpose: giving people a chance to remember all those who died.
4.1) Sweden/ 700+1200 Germany: +1000
B
rge earthquake/ epicenter under water
2.no/ most quakes no tsunamis
3.depending on distance/ near the earthquake/ immediately / hardest hit area/ two hours
away.
4. a. water/ seriously withdrawing or coming in for no apparent reason
b. feeling an earthquake / witnessing a landslide at the coast。