Question

II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of
November, and most of which occur in the Central and northern provinces. November 2nd,
1997, however, was an unexpected day when the major storm Linda raged in the South.
Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. Formed in the sea of the
Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westward. Later, it struck extreme Southern
Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3000 people were reported lost and
died. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and
heavy rainfalls caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left
about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at
least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a
lesser degree.
Today, residents in Mekong Delta still remember Linda after 20 years. The duration of
the time is enough for a kid to grow up from an unforgettable event. The memory of a
particular typhoon improves everyone’s awareness of natural disasters.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. The tropical storm Linda hit northern Vietnam on November 2nd, 1997.
2. Linda was the worst typhoon in Vietnam for the last 100 years.
3. From the Philippines, the storm moved west and struck Southern Vietnam with winds of
100 km/h.
4. Approximately 3,000 people were killed during the disaster.
5. Ca Mau province was directly affected by the typhoon.
6. Typhoon Linda caused extensive damage to both property and human.
7. Typhoon Linda only struck Vietnam and Thailand.
8. The storm gradually weakened as it passed over Myanmar.
B. Answer the questions.
1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam?
________________________________________________________________
2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda?
________________________________________________________________
3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam?
________________________________________________________________
4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda?
________________________________________________________________

5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam?
________________________________________________________________

6. How many years have passed since the disaster
________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1F
2F
3T

4F

5T

6T

7F

8T
B. Answer the questions.
1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam?
____From June through the end of November____________________________________________________________
2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda?
______________Southern VietNam__________________________________________________
3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam?
______100 kilometres an hour__________________________________________________________
4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda?
________About 200,000 houses________________________________________________________

5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam?
_____Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia___________________________________________________________

6. How many years have passed since the disaster
_________20 years_______________________________________________________

Answer 2

1. The tropical storm Linda hit northern Vietnam on November 2nd, 1997. F
2. Linda was the worst typhoon in Vietnam for the last 100 years. F 
3. From the Philippines, the storm moved west and struck Southern Vietnam with winds of
100 km/h. T
4. Approximately 3,000 people were killed during the disaster. F
5. Ca Mau province was directly affected by the typhoon. T
6. Typhoon Linda caused extensive damage to both property and human. T
7. Typhoon Linda only struck Vietnam and Thailand. F
8. The storm gradually weakened as it passed over Myanmar. T

Answer 3

B. Answer the questions.
1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam?
__It is from June through the end of November______________________________________________________________
2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda?
_______The Extreme Southern Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda_________________________________________________________
3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam?
_____The wind speed of Typhoon Linda was 100km/h when it hit Southern Vietnam___________________________________________________________
4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda?
_______About 200,000 homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda_________________________________________________________

5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam?
_____After striking Vietnam, it passed over Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia___________________________________________________________

6. How many years have passed since the disaster
_______Twenty years have passed since the disaster_________________________________________________________