Theearthquake.pptVIP

The Earthquake * UNIT 6 How much do you know about the earthquake in China? PART 1 We all know that China is the third largest country in the world. China is located in the interchange of worlds two major seismic belt. May 12, 2008, Wenchuan, Beichuan, 8-magnitude earthquake hit suddenly. This is the most devastating earthquake since founding of New China. China, one of the worlds most earthquake-prone countries, experiences an average 145 magnitude 4 earthquakes on the mainland annually. 作为世界上地震多发国家之一，中国大陆地区每年平均发生145次4级地震。 CHINA Earthquakes of magnitude 7, which are capable of causing widespread heavy damage, occur about twice every three years, according to data provided by the administration. 根据地震局所提供的数据显示，中国大陆平均每三年会发生两次7级地震，这一震级的地震足以造成大面积、严重的损坏。 Earthquake Hazards ! HOT Have To Know: 不得不知的地震隐患 PART 2 You can identify potential dangers in your home by conducting an earthquake hazard hunt. Foresight and common sense are all that are needed as you go from room to room and imagine what would happen in an earthquake. Some possible hazards are: 　　你可以通过在家中进行“地震隐患排查”来寻找地震中可能出现的隐患。你需要做的只是巡视你的房间，设想地震时房中会发生什么，用你的常识来进行预测、找出隐患。一些可能的隐患有： Tall, heavy furniture that could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets. ——*在地震中可能会倒塌的又高又重的家具，比如书架、瓷器柜，应当设法固定在墙壁上 。 Should try to fixed on the wall. Water heaters that could be pulled away from pipes and rupture. Appliances that could move enough to rupture gas or electrical lines. ——*可能会从管道上脱离并碎裂的热水器。 ——*可能发生移动，扯坏煤气管道或电线的物品。  KEEP AWAY! Heavy picture frames or mirrors over a bed. Hanging plants in heavy pots that could swing free of hooks. ——*挂在床上方较重的像框或镜子，有可能在地震中坠落。 ——*悬挂在高处较重的盆载植物，有可能脱钩坠落。 ATTENTION! *