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Last year, a strong typhoon hit our city. I remember that day clearly because I was at home with my family. It was raining heavily, and the wind was blowing strongly. My father us to stay inside and close all the windows.
At first, I wasn't scared. But soon, the wind became so strong that the trees outside were down. A big branch hit our window and broke it. We were all very . My mother took us to the basement. She told us to stay there.
While we were waiting, I could hear the wind like a wild animal. It was the longest night of my life. When the typhoon finally down, we went outside. The neighbourhood looked terrible. There were fallen trees and broken windows everywhere.
Luckily, our house was still . Many neighbours came out to help each other clean up. I learned an important lesson that day: We should always for disasters. Now my family always stores extra food and water. Being prepared can make a big when disaster strikes.

()1. A. working B. studying C. staying D. playing
()2. A. warned B. allowed C. invited D. forced
()3. A. broken B. blown C. fallen D. cut
()4. A. excited B. bored C. scared D. relaxed
()5. A. quiet B. noisy C. active D. alone
()6. A. singing B. shouting C. sleeping D. laughing
()7. A. climbed B. came C. slowed D. turned
()8. A. standing B. falling C. burning D. shaking
()9. A. wait B. prepare C. ask D. hope
()10. A. decision B. choice C. mistake D. difference

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.B 10.D