第3部分:概括大意与完成句子(第23~30题,每题1分,共8分)

第3部分:概括大意与完成句子(第23~30题,每题1分,共8分)

下面的短文后有两项测试任务:(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为第1~4段每段选择1个最佳标题;(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。

Hurricane

(1)A hurricane(飓风)is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral(螺旋)around a relative calm center known as the“eye”.The“eye”is generally 20 to 30 miles wide,and the storm may extend outward 400 miles.As a hurricane nears land,it can bring heavy rains,high winds,and storm surges(风暴潮).The storm surges and heavy rains can lead to flooding.

(2)Hurricanes are given a different label,depending on where they occur.If they begin over the North Atlantic Ocean,the Caribbean Sea,the Gulf of Mexico,or the Northeast Pacific Ocean, they are called hurricanes.Similar storms that occur in the Northwest Pacific Ocean or west of the International Date Line are called typhoons.Near Australia and in the Indian Ocean,they are referred to as tropical cyclones(龙卷风).

(3)When a hurricane hits land,it can do great damage through its fierce winds,heavy rains,inland(内陆的)flooding,and huge waves crashing on to the shore.During a hurricane,homes,businesses, and public buildings may be damaged or destroyed;roads and bridges can be washed away.A powerful hurricane can kill more people and destroy more property than any other natural disaster. Fishermen are at special risk from hurricanes as they may be at sea when a hurricane arrives and not be able to get to a safe harbour if they do not receive adequate warning.

(4)If a hurricane is coming in your area,the most important thing is to stay calm and find shelter immediately.Go to your safe room.If you do not have one,stay indoors during the hurricane and go to a safer place near the center of your home.Cover yourself with a blanket and be sure to keep away from windows and glass doors,because if the glass breaks it’s really dangerous.Do not be fooled if there is a lull(暂停);it could be the eye of the storm—winds will pick up again.

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A.Where do hurricanes usually happen?

B.What damages can a hurricane cause?

C.What should you do during a hurricane?

D.What is a hurricane?

E.What are different names of hurricanes?

F.How do you know a hurricane is coming?

27.Depending on where they occur,hurricanes have____.

28.A powerful hurricane may become the most destructive____.

29.Fishermen are dangerous in hurricane if they are at sea and do not get____.

30.During a hurricane one should stay away from____.

A.different labels

B.windows and glass doors

C.inland flooding

D.early warning

E.natural disaster

F.a constant speed