Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about passage.
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low - pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be stopped or ignored.
What is the major similarity between a hurricane and a tornado?
- A.
They cover only a small area.
- B.
They can cause great damage to life and property.
- C.
They are not accompanied by rain.
- D.
They have either wind or speed.
Đáp án : B
Điểm giống nhau chính giữa bão và lốc xoáy là gì?
A. Chúng chỉ bao phủ một khu vực nhỏ.
B. Chúng có thể gây thiệt hại lớn về tính mạng và tài sản.
C. Chúng không kèm theo mưa.
D. Chúng có gió hoặc tốc độ.
Thông tin: Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year.
(Cả hai cơn bão và lốc xoáy gây thiệt hại hàng triệu đô la cho cuộc sống và tài sản mỗi năm.)
Chọn B
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Which of the following is caused by the flooding?
Which of the following is true?
When did the flooding end?
The floods occurred in some provinces except, ______.
What is the cause of the 2011 flooding?
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Sea animals, (9)___ fish and birds, also die in large numbers.
The 1982 El Nino (8)____ in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worse than that.
It can cause catastrophic (7)____.
It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”) because it usually takes (6)___ near Christmas time.
It was first (5) ___ by fishermen coming from Spanish ports in the Pacific in the 17th century.
It has the (3) ____ to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4)_____ rain to others.
It has the (3) ____ to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4)_____ rain to others.
El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) _____ by an abnormal (2)___ of water on the surface of the ocean.
El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) _____ by an abnormal (2)___ of water on the surface of the ocean.
It is also difficult to predict earthquakes although scientists are (5) ________of the regions where earthquakes are most likely to happen.
Some volcanos (4) ________leak gases or pour out lava before erupting, but others do not give any warnings at all.
Scientists understand the factors that lead to storms, tornadoes, and floods. (3) ________, it is much more difficult to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The answer is a definite 'yes' for (2) ________kinds of natural disasters.
There are many kinds of natural disasters, and they can (1) ________loss of life, injury, and damage to property.
- (5) _________ for flooding, which may occur after a landslide.
- Go to a public shelter if you feel it is (4) _________ to remain in your home.
When you hear a warning about a landslide in your area, you (3) _________ do the following:
They may come suddenly (2) _________ a storm or heavy rain.
Landslides are the mass movement of rocks or earth (1) _________ a slope.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the article?
Which of the following is TRUE of tornadoes and hurricanes?
At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Tom: You look pretty sad, Mi. What's the matter?
Mi: My uncle called us this morning. Our hometown has been affected by a flood. It’s the second time this year.
Tom: I'm sorry to hear that. How are things there now?
Mi: My uncle, his wife, and his children are all safe. They moved everything to the second floor of their house last night. Are there natural disasters in your hometown in the US?
Tom: Yes, we sometimes have tornadoes.
Mi: Tornadoes? Sounds strange. What's a tornado?
Tom: It’s a violent storm that moves in a circle with very strong winds. I still remember the tornado we had last year.
Mi: What happened?
Tom: One evening my parents and I were having dinner. Suddenly, we heard a very loud noise. When we looked out of the window, we saw a big funnel of wind moving towards us.
Mi: Did it cause any damage?
Tom: Yes, a lot. It damaged the roof of our house and pulled up some trees in our yard. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
