1. 阅读理解

    Many animals do strange things before an earthquake. This news may be important. Earthquakes can kill people and knock down homes. The animals may help to save lives.

    Some animals make a lot of noise before an earthquake. Farmers have told about this. Dogs that are usually quiet have started to bark (吠). Horses on farms have run around in circles. Mice have left their holes and run away. Cows have given less milk.

    In a town in Italy, cats raced down the street in a group. That happened only a few hours before an earthquake. In San Francisco, a man kept tiny pet frogs. One Sunday, the frogs jumped around more than ever. They made loud noises, like bigger frogs. That night, an earthquake struck the city.

    People want to know when an earthquake is coming. Then they could get away safely. Right now, there is no sure way to know ahead of time. Maybe the best idea is watching the animals.

1. （1） This passage is mainly about _____.

   A . how animals act before an earthquake B . how an earthquake starts C . how mice leave their homes D . how animals live every day
3. （2） Before the earthquake in Italy, quiet dogs _____.

   A . ran away B . started to bark C . climbed trees D . jump into the water
5. （3） Before the earthquake in Italy, the frogs _____.

   A . sang B . jumped into the water C . died D . jumped around a lot
7. （4） There have been earthquakes in _____.

   A . most countries B . England, France C . Italy and San Francisco D . Chicago and Spain
9. （5） People want to _____.

   A . be in earthquake B . find out early about an earthquake C . run around in circles D . follow the animals to run quickly