Floods usually strike unexpectedly, leaving families only a short time to get prepared. Proper arrangements and sufficient and proper preparations can effectively reduce flood damage and guarantee family safety. It is vital for every family member to join in the preparation work, for time is extremely limited. ___1___  

Keep Updated with Warnings

Once flood warnings are released, people should start preparations right away. ___2___ Timely and accurate information helps families make sensible decisions and take proper measures ahead of time to deal with possible dangers.

Make a Practical Family Safety Plan

Good communication matters a lot in emergencies. ___3___Write down important contact numbers in visible places and divide different tasks among family members. Besides, it is necessary to go over the plan and conduct regular emergency drills so that everyone can act properly in emergencies.

Collect Sufficient Emergency Goods

Floods will cut off daily supplies and public services, so enough necessities must be prepared in advance. ___4___ Put first-aid kits, daily medicine and important documents into waterproof bags and pack all goods into bags for easy carrying.

___5___As long as families stay calm, follow official instructions and complete all preparatory work in order, they can successfully get through the flood safely and protect their lives and property to the fullest.

A. If you have enough time, secure outdoor furniture or bring it inside.   

B. It is wise to get latest news through official weather broadcasts and notices.

C. In short, effective short-term preparation can greatly fight against flood risks.   

D. Families need to set a fixed gathering place in case members get separated.

E. Do not leave animals where floodwaters can reach and harm them.

F.People should store enough drinking water and canned food lasting for at least 3 days.

G.Making reasonable preparations in advance can greatly ease the crisis brought by floods.

1.1.

A

B

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D

解析：选G。G 根据前文“洪水来袭十分突然，准备时间很短，全家都要参与防汛准备”，引出提前准备的重要性。后文分段介绍各类具体准备方法，因此此处总起全文，点明提前合理准备能缓解洪水危机。选项G“Making reasonable preparations in advance can greatly ease the crisis brought by floods.”起到总起下文、承接开头主旨的作用，贴合上下文行文逻辑。故选G。

2.2.

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B

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D

解析：选B。B 本段小标题为及时关注预警信息，前文提及洪水预警发布后立刻筹备，后文讲述精准信息的重要性。选项B“It is wise to get latest news through official weather broadcasts and notices.”贴合本段获取预警资讯的核心内容，与上下文衔接自然，故选B。

3.3.

A

B

C

D

解析：选D。D 本段围绕制定家庭安全计划展开，前文指出紧急情况下良好沟通很重要，后文讲述留存联系方式、分配任务等做法。此处衔接家庭应急安排，设定家人失散后的集合地点，贴合段落主题。选项D“Families need to set a fixed gathering place in case members get separated.”（家庭应设定固定集合地点以防成员失散）属于家庭应急计划里的具体安排。故选D。

4.4.

A

B

C

D

解析：选F。F 本段主题为储备充足应急物资，前文说明洪水会中断物资供应，需提前备好生活必需品。选项F“People should store enough drinking water and canned food lasting for at least 3 days.”是储备应急物资的具体做法，贴合段落内容。故选F。

5.5.

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B

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D

解析：选C。C 根据前文第四段讲述如何收集应急物资，以及后文“As long as families stay calm, follow official instructions and finish all preparation work orderly, they can successfully get through the flood...”可知，后文是对全文的总结和呼吁。此处需要一个总结性语句引出最终建议，选项C“In short, effective short-term preparation can greatly fight against flood risks.”作为段落首句，承上启下，符合文章结尾的总结作用，故选C。