2014届高考英语一轮复习 Unit4《Earthquakes》阅读理解全方位训练1 新人教版必修1.docVIP

2014届高考英语一轮复习全方位配套训练人教版必修一Unit 4 Earthquakes阅读理解1 第Ⅰ组 A Everyone has heard of the San Andreas fault （断层），which constantly threatens California and the West Coast with earthquakes.But how many people know about the equally serious New Madrid fault in Missouri? Between December of 1811 and February of 1812，three major earthquakes occurred，all centered around the town of New Madrid，Missouri，on the Mississippi River.Property damage was severe.Buildings in the area were almost destroyed.Whole forests fell at once，and huge cracks opened in the ground，releasing some strong smell chemicals. The Missis