A cyclone is a storm with heavy rain and violent winds. The winds can reach a speed of over 200 kilometers per hour; therefore, they usually cause a lot of damage. They also cause very rough seas. Cyclones develop over warm tropical waters. In Australia, they occur mostly along the coast, north of the Tropic of Capricorn. They usually occur between the months of November and April. A cyclone can be up to 300 kilometers wide. The winds spin around at great speeds. In the middle, there is a calm area. This is called the “ eye of the cyclone”. The eye can be quite big, up to 50 kilometers wide.
True or False
29.One of the kinds of storms is cyclone.
30.Heavy rain and strong winds often go along with a cyclone.
31.A lot of damage is usually caused by the violent winds.
32.Rough seas aren’t related to the winds at all.
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
1. What does the word “rough” in line 2 mean?
A.smooth B.violent C.calm D.A&B are correct
2.What does the word “they” in line 2 refer to ……….?
A.cyclones B.the winds C.tropical waters D.a cyclone
