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 wind of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3,000 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. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia to a lesser degree.
* Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F) (0,5m)
5. Every year there are usually storms in Vietnam . à_________
6. The storm, Linda didn’t cause any affects to other countries .à _______
* Choose the best answers: (1m)
7. Which natural disasters usually happen in the Central and Northern provinces of Vienam every year?
A. Droughts B. Floods C. rainfalls D. storms
8. __________ of Vietnam had the most damage.
A. West provinces B. East provinces C. Southern provinces D. Northern provinces
9. The words it in the passage refers to ____________
A. the Philippines B. the typhoon, Linda C. Southern Vietnam D. Westward
10. What is the total of people reported lost and died in Linda?
A. Over two hundred thousand. C. More than three thousand
B. More than three hundred D. Over one hundred