Passage 8

Between the months of November and May, a wind blows from the west in most part of Indonesia. It comes from ocean and carries rain. Clouds build up around the mountains, and every afternoon rain falls. The rain is always heavy, and rivers now become dangerous. When it rains the whole day, they may suddenly overflow and cause great damage to the land.

Most farmers are glad when the wet season begins. There is water for their fields and they can again start growing rice. But people in town are not so glad for the streets soon get muddy and dirty. They prefer the dry seasons when they can sit outside and enjoy cool evening.

1. What comes from the ocean?

A. a river                     B. a wind                    C. a rain                       D. a cloud

2. What causes the rain?

A. Clouds building up around the mountains    

B. The afternoon

C. The mountains                                               

D. The ocean

3. What damages the land?

A. The wet season                                           B. The overflow of the rivers

C. The dry season                                           D. The sudden rain

4. Why can farmers start growing rice again?

A. Because the land has been damaged.        B. Because the river overflow.

C. Because there is water for their fields.       D. Because the dry season has begun.

5. Why are people in town not so happy in the wet season?

A. Because the streets are full of mud.           B. Because the evenings are cool.

C. Because they are muddy and dirty.           .D. Because they can sit outside.

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Millions of pound worth of damage has been caused by a storm which passed across the north of England last night. The River Ribble burst ít banks after heavy rain

People were rescued from the floods by the firemen, who received numerous calls for help. Wind speeds reached ninety miles an hour in some places. Roads were blocked by fallen trees and electricity lines were brought down, leaving thousands of homes without electricity. "Everything possible is being done to get the situation back to normal," a spokesman said

1. What has been caused by a storm which passed across the north of england

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2. When did the storm happen?

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3. What happened to the River Ribble?

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4. Who rescued many people from the floods?

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5. Did wind peeds reach 90 miles an hour in some places?

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Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C of D

Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.

Every year homes are destroyed by their fury anf often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storms passes. Floods are caused along the coast by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage. Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they tremendous power with driving rain and wind.

Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turn black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and trains.

Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they can't be stopped or ignored.

1. What are the most dangerous storms which affect America?

A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes

B. Typhoon and thunderstorms

C. Hurricanes and typhoons

D. Hurricanes and tornadoes

2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?

A. Between July and October

B. Between July and December

C. From the seventh to the ninth month

D. All the year round.

3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?

A. They can cause great damage.

B. They have either wind or speed.

C. They are not accompanied by rain.

D. They cover only a small part.

4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?

A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.

B. They are easier to control today than in the past.

C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.

D. People can predict them with greater accuracy.

5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?

A. The tremendous power of these storms.

B. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.

C. The numbers of people killed each year by these storms.

D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.

Write the name of a natural disaster in each blank.

1. a lot of water in an area?                         ______

2. heavy rain and strong winds?                 ______

3. the earth trembling?                              ______

4. ash and gas?                                         ______

5. rocks and mud coming down hills or mountains?      _______

B.VOCABULARY

I.Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word

1.A.........is a violet tropical storm with very strong wind

2.The heavy rain has caused............in many parts of the country

3.Would you like to..........in the Y& Y Green Group?

4.I prefer the.............Life is simple, people are friendly and the air is clean

5.Are you sure you did this exercise by...............?

6.Ba always gets excellent grades because he studies................

7.We must be there..............8.30 and 9.15

8.Don't go............It's too cold

9.Vietnamese language is different ...................English language

10.We have lived in this house................1990