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Unit 6 How to Prepare for Earthquakes III. Summary Since earthquakes may cause great destruction, we need to learn how to _______________. Animals always give us warnings. For example, before an earthquake hens would not ________ _____; rats run out from _______________ and march fearlessly through houses; even normally quiet dogs bark in chorus 齐声 all over town. Pigeons are especially noisy and fly _________ ______. And most noticeable is ____________ ________ in ground water before a quake. To prevent destruction of property, the architects design columns and horizontal beams ________ _______. Besides the efforts to improve building structures, people also should _____________________ for the possibility of a great earthquake. It is advisable to check and reinforce their homes regularly. And remember to place heavy objects ______________, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and so on. All these precautions can _____________________ in saving lives and prevent the loss of homes. I. Active Expressions 1. In addition, many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls. 2. In addition to preparing their houses, people in these regions need to prepare themselves. 3. Have the proper tools to turn off gas and water lines if necessary. 4. Keep a fire extinguisher handy. 5. … call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred miles away. in addition: in addition to sb./sth. : if necessary: keep sth. handy: check in: 1. 此外，还有六个申请人。In addition, there are six other applicants. 2. 除了在大学的工作之外，他现在还经营自己的研究公司。 In addition to his job at the university, he’s now running his own research company 3. 如果必要，我会熬个通宵把这事做完。I’ll stay up all night, if necessary, to get it finished. 4. 将手机放在手边，以便我们随时联系。 Keep your mobile phone handy so that we can keep in touch at any time. 5. 吃东西前我们先去旅馆登记住下吧。Let’s check in at the hotel before we get something to eat. Focus study 1. Also, to prevent property damage, architects now design buildings so that the building’