3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans 4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his ad vice as a conclusion: Even if pred iction becomes possible in the future people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving build ing structures and by being personally prepared 2. Devices adopted for developing the text 1) Questioning From the title"How to Prepare for earthquakes"on, the author guides the reader toward a better understanding of his article through a list of direct or indirect questions, thus remind ing the reader of what is to follow or what he is to give his ink a. When is an earthquake going to happen?(Para. 1) b. How to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes?(Para. 2) c. How to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake?(Paras. 3-6) d. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? ara 2)Deduction General statement: To predict when an earthquake is going to happen:(Para. 1) Details: 1. Scientists have wired the earth and sea to detect movements 2. People have trad itionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. They have found that before an earthquake hens refuse to enter their snakes leave their ground holes to freeze to death, quiet dogs bark a lot, fish swim near the surface of water and pigeons become noisy and fly in unusual patterns 3. Experimental data show that the amount of radon(rn) in the water under the surface of the earth waxes before an earthquake General statement: To prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes Details 1. Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking Detail 2. Architects design build ings so that the build ings columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid Detail 3. Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls Detail 4. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel General statement: To prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake:( Paras. 3-6) Details: 1. Regularly check and reinforce your homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors(Para.3) Detail 2. Have supplies of water and food at home and at work. Keep survival supplies such as a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, tent, some rope, and warm clothing (Para. 4) Detail 3. Keep a fire extinguisher and some proper tools to turn off gas and water3. The third part of the passage consists of 4 paragraphs, from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 6. The general statement is how to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. The general statement has its details in 4 paragraphs, from house preparations to survival supplies, useful tools and earthquake emergency plans. 4. The fourth part of the passage is also one paragraph, Paragraph 7. The author offers his advice as a conclusion: Even if prediction becomes possible in the future, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving building structures and by being personally prepared. 2. Devices adopted for developing the text: 1) Questioning From the title “How to Prepare for Earthquakes” on, the author guides the reader toward a better understanding of his article through a list of direct or indirect questions, thus reminding the reader of what is to follow or what he is to give his ink to next. a. When is an earthquake going to happen? (Para. 1) b. How to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes? (Para. 2) c. How to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake? (Paras.3-6) d. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? (Para. 6) 2) Deduction: General statement: To predict when an earthquake is going to happen: (Para. 1) Details: 1. Scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements. 2. People have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. They have found that before an earthquake hens refuse to enter their cages, snakes leave their ground holes to freeze to death, quiet dogs bark a lot, fish swim near the surface of water and pigeons become noisy and fly in unusual patterns. 3. Experimental data show that the amount of radon (Rn) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake. General statement: To prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes: (Para. 2) Details 1. Many new structures are built with an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Detail 2. Architects design buildings so that the building’s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil. Detail 3. Many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls. Detail 4. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel. General statement: To prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake: (Paras. 3-6 ) Details:1. Regularly check and reinforce your homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors(Para.3) Detail 2. Have supplies of water and food at home and at work. Keep survival supplies such as a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope, and warm clothing(Para. 4 ) Detail 3. Keep a fire extinguisher and some proper tools to turn off gas and water