An earthquake is one of the most common natural calamities. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile (易碎的) items, like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire outbreaks during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (碎片), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.
When I was in Grade 6, I knew a girl. She liked to point out my shortcomings and always said I was very thin, I wasn't a good student, and so on. I tried not to care what she said. However, I became very1 in the end. I cried and ran to Daddy.
Daddy asked, "Are the things she says true or not? Lisa, didn't you ever 2 what you're really like? Well, you now have that girl's 3 . Go and make a 4 of everything she said and5 the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said. "
To my6 , I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn't 7 (like being very thin), but a good number I could and suddenly I 8 to change. For the first time I got a clear9 of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy. He 10 to take it. "That's just for you，" he said. "You know better than anyone else the11 about yourself. But you have to learn to listen. Don't just close your ears in anger，feeling 12 . When something said about you is true, you'll find it will be13 to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don't14 your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right. "
In my life, this is the best 15 that Daddy has given me.
