阅读理解：What should you do when an earthquake

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What should you do when an earthquake comes about unexpectedly? Here are some tips for you.

●When walking outside

___16___ Signs, broken windows, tools, building materials and so on are all probably come down to you from overhead. Protect your head with your bag or coat and keep at a distance from tall buildings. Stone walls and pillars can also fall down and are probably dangerous.

●When driving a car

Firmly hold the steering wheel（方向盘）, gradually reduce speed, park your car on the side of the road, and stop the engine. ___17___ If you need to evacuate（撤出）, leave your keys, keep the door unlocked, and walk away with your car documents and valuables.

●When underground or in a subway

The shaking you feel when you are underground is about half of what you would experience over ground. ___18___ Calmly evacuate, following instructions from shop clerks and subway staff.