Read the passage and tick (v) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.
Landslides are the mass movement of rocks or earth down a slope. Landslides occur more frequently in some mountainous areas. They may come suddenly after a storm or heavy rain. When you hear a warning about a landslide in your area, you should do the following:
- Follow the instructions about emergency information given by authorities.
- Go to a public shelter if you feel it is unsafe to remain in your home.
- Listen to unusual sounds, such as trees cracking, or rocks knocking together.
- Stay away from the slide area. There may be a danger of additional slides.
- Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide.
- Stay cautious after the storm. Don’t do the clean-up until the storm is over.
| T | F | |
| 1. Landslides hardly ever occur in mountainous areas. | ||
| 2. You should follow the instructions about landslide emergencies. | ||
| 3. Avoid going to public shelters as they are unsafe. | ||
| 4. Landslides may occur one after another. | ||
| 5. You should stay cautious until the storm is over. |
