阅读理解At 5:12 am on April 18, 1906, people living in San Francisco were awakened by a 40-second earthquake. After a 10-second stop, an even stronger earthquake struck, lasting 25 seconds. Survivors saw the ground move in waves as high as three feet. The earthquake damaged streets, and streetcar rails. Fires broke out soon after the earthquake, caused primarily by overturned stoves (炉子) or damaged electrical wiring. Because the city's water mains had suffered more than 300 breaks, no water was available (可用的) to fight the fires, which rapidly burned beyond control. To control the fire, firefighters began to dynamite (炸毁) buildings in its path. Unfortunately, this method sometimes spread the fire. By the evening of April 18, 1, 700 soldiers had arrived in San Francisco to help both local people and the firefighters. After burning uncontrolled for three days, the fire finally burned itself out by the morning of April 21. More than 28, 000 buildings had been destroyed, resulting in about $500 million in damage. Although the official number of deaths was 311, it is now believed that about 3, 000 people were killed. About 250, 000 people (two-thirds of the city's population) were left homeless. They were forced to live in tents (帐篷) in public parks. Among the earthquake's survivors was the famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso. On the night of April 17, he had performed (表演) the role of José in Georges Bizet' s 1875 opera, "Carmen," and had been scheduled for another performance on April 18. Caruso was so shocked by the earthquake that he made up his mind never to return to San Francisco again. Ansel Adams, age 4, survived the earthquake along with his family, though their house and many things were damaged. An aftershock threw young Adams face-first into a garden wall, giving him what his friend Cedric Wright would call an "earthquake nose. " Describing his broken nose, which was never repaired, Adams would later joke," My beauty was damaged forever. But he felt the power of the quake, which he called his "closest experience with terrible human suffering. "
(1)
What made it difficult to control the fire?
A . Damaged streets.
B . Fallen buildings.
C . The big problem of getting water.
D . The low number of firefighters.
(2)
What was the situation like after the earthquake?
A . Dead bodies could be found in public parks.
B . More than half of the locals had to find shelter.
C . Over 250, 000 people had to live on the street.
D . About 28, 000 buildings survived with little damage.
(3)
How did Enrico Caruso feel about the earthquake?
A . Completely lost.
B . Very frightened.
C . Really annoyed.
D . Extremely sad.
(4)
What. happened to 4-year-old Ansel Adams?
A . He was laughed at by his friend.
B . His family members were hurt badly.
C . His looks were unexpectedly changed.
D . He got injured while trying to protect his nose.
答案: C
B
B
C