Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the U. S. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
The hurricane formed over the Bahamas and turned into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it hit the southeastern tip of Florida. It got stronger as it traveled across the Gulf of Mexico. It made its second landfall off the coast of southeast Louisiana on Monday, August 29, 2005. It had become a category 4 hurricane by then. The storm surge that followed caused destruction from central Florida to Texas. New Orleans, Louisiana, experienced even more damage because its levees were breeched, letting water flood a large portion of the city.
The National Weather Service warned people of the tropical monster that was heading towards the southern coast. Residents were told to expect power outages. They were told they might lose their rooftops and to expect water shortages. The National Hurricane Director was very concerned. He personally called the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi. He even called President Bush at his ranch in Texas. He spoke directly with New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin issued an evacuation order for his city. Most people left. About eighty percent of the population evacuated. The estimate was that around 100,000 people remained in
the metro area. Some were stranded tourists; others did not own a car and had no way out. Those who were not able to leave were instructed to go to the New Orleans Convention Center and the Superdome.
41. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of the United States hurricanes.
B. A hurricane in the history of the United States.
C. Hurricanes in the world, especially in the United States.
D. What the United States does to prevent hurricanes.
42. According to the passage, what is NOT true about Hurricane Katrina?
A. It is the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States.
B. It is the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the US.
C. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
D. It formed over the Bahamas.
43. What can be true from the passage about Hurricane Katrina when it hit the southeastern tip of Florida?
A. It was very weak. B. It was very strong.
C. It was not as weak as it started. D. It was not as strong as it started.
44.What is NOT true about the National Hurricane Director?
A. He called the governors of Mississippi.
B. He called President Bush at his ranch in Texas.
C. He spoke directly with the New Orleans mayor.
D. He was very unconcerned.
45. According to the passage, how many people were evacuated?
A. About 80,000 people. B. About 80% of the population.
C. Around 100,000 people. D. Around 20% of the population.
At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit theU.S. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. The hurricane formed over the Bahamas and turned into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it hit the southeastern tip of Florida. It got stronger as it traveled across the Gulf of Mexico. It had become a category 4 hurricane when it reached Louisiana. The storm surge that followed caused destruction from central Florida to Texas. Louisiana, experienced even more damage because its levees were breeched, letting water flood a large portion of the city. The National Weather Service warned people of the tropical monster that was heading towards the southern coast. Residents were told to expect power outages.
They were told they might lose their rooftops and to expect water shortages. About 4/5 of the population evacuated. The estimate was that around 100,000 people remained in the metro area. Some were stranded tourists; others did not own a car and had no way out.
Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1.Katrina is the most economically damaging hurricane to the US. ....
2.Katrina was the strongest hurricane in the US‟s history. ...
3.Louisiana suffered the most in the hurricane. ....
4.The US residents had no information about the hurricane. ....
5.Those who got stuck in the metro area were all local resident
Chọn True or False: 1. Katrina is the most economically damaging hurricane to the US. 2. Katrina was the strongest hurricane in the US’s history. 3. Louisiana suffered the most in the hurricane. 4. The US residents had no information about the hurricane. 5. Those who got stuck in the metro area were all local residents.
Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.
1. __________ received law degrees as today.
A. Never so many women have
B. Never have so many women
C. The women aren't ever
D. Women who have never __________.
2. Nylon was the human-made fibers.
A. the first of which
B. what the first of
C. it the first of
D. the first of
3. Newspaper publishers in the United States have estimated __________ reads a newspaper every day.
A. nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
B. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population
C. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
D. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population
4. The ancestors of the horse lived __________ and were about half a meter tall.
A. years ago 60 million
B. 60 million years ago
C. ago 60 million years
D. million years ago 60
5. The trumpet is __________ of most dance and jazz bands.
A. an important part
B. partly important
C. what part is important
D. is important a part
I. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.
2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.
4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.
5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.
6. Indonesia_________ (strikI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.
2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.
4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.
5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.e) by a tsunami a few days ago.
7. An estimated 10,000 people_________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since Wednesday.
8. Scientists predict the South coast_________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days.
9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they_________ (repair).
10. The name Heather_________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.
II. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday.
___________________________________________________________________
2. They will provide temporary housing to earthquake victims as soon as possible.
___________________________________________________________________
3. Rescue teams have saved hundreds of people from floods in Metro Manila.
___________________________________________________________________
4. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country every year.
___________________________________________________________________
5. A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain.
___________________________________________________________________
6. They are repairing roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.
___________________________________________________________________
7. Across the northwest Florida coast, people were clearing storm debris.
___________________________________________________________________
8. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake.
___________________________________________________________________
9. Submarine volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.
___________________________________________________________________
10. Will the government send troops to flooded regions?
___________________________________________________________________
I. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.
2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.
4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.
5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.
6. Indonesia_________ (strikI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.
2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.
4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.
5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.e) by a tsunami a few days ago.
7. An estimated 10,000 people_________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since Wednesday.
8. Scientists predict the South coast_________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days.
9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they_________ (repair).
10. The name Heather_________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.
II. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday.
___________________________________________________________________
2. They will provide temporary housing to earthquake victims as soon as possible.
___________________________________________________________________
3. Rescue teams have saved hundreds of people from floods in Metro Manila.
___________________________________________________________________
4. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country every year.
___________________________________________________________________
5. A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain.
___________________________________________________________________
6. They are repairing roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.
___________________________________________________________________
7. Across the northwest Florida coast, people were clearing storm debris.
___________________________________________________________________
8. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake.
___________________________________________________________________
9. Submarine volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.
___________________________________________________________________
10. Will the government send troops to flooded regions?
___________________________________________________________________
VI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets. 26. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes. 27. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017. 28. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors. 29. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month. 30. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.
1. Officials said the blaze_________ (damage) five houses in the area.
2. Before Hurricane Sandy struck the US Northeast, it_________ (kill) 72 people in the Caribbean.
3. US Weather Service_________ (not issue) any warning by the time the tornado moved to a City
nearby.
4. As of Monday night, more 10,149 people_________ (leave) their homes across the province.
5. We _________ (not experience) any natural disasters before we were trapped in an avalanche last
month.
6. What_________ (the government/ do) by the time the mudslide occurred?
7. El Nino weather_________ (hit) Mekong Delta as the worst drought in 90 years, report said.
8. Many local people said that they_________ (never/ see) such a fierce storm in their life.
9. Those evacuees_________ (not return) home by late December.
10. _________ (people/ evacuate) the area when the hurricane hit?
Read the following passage and answer the questions
In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500- mile wall was made by hand. The Great Wall of China is made many, many years ago. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. It is said that it took ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.
How long did it take to build one part of this wall?
