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TYPHOON HITS
◎ Typhoon is the name of a big storm in east Asia.
◎ Most happen in July, August and September.
◎ Bring heavy rain, strong winds and large waves.
Before Typhoons
▲ Listen to the radio or watch TV for information.
▲ Close your doors and windows.
▲ Prepare enough food and water.
During Typhoons
▲ Stay indoors.
▲ Keep away from windows.
▲ If you are outdoors, stay away from power lines and trees.
() 1. A big storm is called typhoon in ______.
A. America
B. England
C. Japan
D. Spain
() 2. Typhoons often happen ______.
A. in the hot season
B. in autumn
C. in spring
D. in the cold season
() 3. When typhoons come, we should ______.
A. watch the winds
B. stay at home
C. hide close to high buildings
D. stand in an open space
() 4. The poster is probably from the column (栏目) of ______ in a newspaper.
A. Culture
B. Travel
C. Health
D. Safety

B
One Saturday Maria and I had a 30-mile bike ride. It seemed perfect. We started at 7:00 a.m. in beautiful spring weather. At 10:30 a.m., when we stopped for a rest, we both felt wonderful. And then a strong wind came. That was when our perfect day began to change.
By noon, we knew a serious thunderstorm was blowing our way. Dark clouds rolled up out of the south-west. A strong wind burned our faces. There was no way to stay out of the storm. We would have to wait it out, but where?
Then ▲. The temperature dropped suddenly. The sky now turned dark green. Trees and crops were bent (弯曲) over by the wind. No animals were in sight.
Then a blue car stopped beside our bikes. The driver shouted, “Get in!” She looked afraid, and so did we. We did as she said. That was when the hail (冰雹) started. Ice, the size of golf balls, hit the windows of the car.
She drove fast to the north. Maria and I looked back at the black sky. Maria shouted, “Tornado(龙卷风)!” It was so close that I could see trees, doors and all kinds of other things that this monster swallowed(吞).
My heart moved up to my throat and was beating so hard. I had never been so afraid. We would never run faster than the tornado! The driver turned to us and said calmly, “There’s an overpass (立交桥) ahead. We’ll stay under it for protection.”
When we stopped the car, we jumped out of it and ran to the wall of the overpass. I could count to 20, there came a loud noise. Then, suddenly, it was over. We made it. Soon we were all laughing with relief(轻松). We were still shaking. But what an excellent story I would have to tell at school!
() 5. What happened first when the tornado began?
A. Dark clouds rolled up.
B. The hail came suddenly.
C. The temperature dropped.
D. Animals ran out of sight.
() 6. Which of the following is suitable for “▲”?
A. it seemed to get better
B. the storm stopped
C. we all felt good
D. things went from bad to worse
() 7. What is the right order of the story?
① The woman drove to the overpass.
② Maria and I had a bike ride.
③ A thunderstorm was blowing our way.
④ Ice hit the windows of the car.
⑤ We got into a woman’s car.
A. ②-③-①-④-⑤
B. ②-③-⑤-④-①
C. ③-①-②-⑤-④
D. ③-②-①-④-⑤
() 8. How did the writer feel when the tornado was all over?
A. Tired and nervous.
B. Afraid but excited.
C. Worried but lucky.
D. Sad and surprised.