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 are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
- A.
Hurricanes and tornadoes.
- B.
Typhoons and thunderstorms.
- C.
Thunderstorms and hurricanes.
- D.
Hurricanes and typhoons.
Đáp án : D
Tạm dịch:
Hai trong số những cơn bão nguy hiểm nhất ảnh hưởng đến nước Mỹ là bão cuồng phong và lốc xoáy. Họ rất sợ hãi bất cứ ai có thể sống trên con đường hủy diệt của họ.
Hàng năm, nhà cửa bị cơn thịnh nộ của chúng phá hủy và thường có người thiệt mạng. Hầu hết người dân sống gần bờ biển buộc phải sơ tán nhà cửa và di chuyển đến những khu vực an toàn hơn cho đến khi cơn bão đi qua. Lũ lụt xảy ra dọc theo bờ biển do mưa lớn và thủy triều dâng cao hơn đáng kể so với mực nước bình thường. Gió lớn, lũ lụt ven biển và mưa lớn liên quan đến bão gây ra thiệt hại to lớn.
Bão thường phát triển trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 7 đến tháng 10. Khi chạm đất, chúng mang theo sức mạnh khủng khiếp khi mang theo mưa và gió.
Lốc xoáy là những cơn bão có áp suất thấp dữ dội. Những cơn bão này xảy ra thường xuyên nhất trong những tháng mùa hè và dễ nhận thấy bởi gió mạnh và thiếu mưa. Bầu trời chuyển sang màu đen khi bụi bị hút vào không khí. Lốc xoáy có khả năng nâng những vật khá nặng lên khỏi mặt đất. Họ có thể nhặt cây và ô tô ngay trên không và thậm chí nâng các vật nặng hơn như nhà cửa và toa tàu.
Cả bão và lốc xoáy đều gây thiệt hại hàng triệu đô la về tính mạng và tài sản mỗi năm. Ngày nay, chúng có thể được dự đoán dễ dàng hơn so với trước đây, nhưng không thể ngăn chặn hoặc bỏ qua chúng.
Hai cơn bão nguy hiểm nhất ảnh hưởng đến nước Mỹ là gì?
A. Bão và lốc xoáy.
B. Bão và giông bão.
C. Dông và cuồng phong.
D. Bão và lốc xoáy.
Thông tin: Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes.
(Hai trong số những cơn bão nguy hiểm nhất ảnh hưởng đến nước Mỹ là bão và lốc xoáy.)
Chọn D
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?
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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?
What is the major similarity between a hurricane and a tornado?
At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
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.
