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Tornadoes are some of the most violent storms on earth. They look like big, spinning tubes that reach from clouds to the ground. These "twisters" can bring extremely strong winds, sometimes reaching over 300 kilometres per hour, and cause severe damage.
Tornadoes often happen during thunderstorms. Before a tornado arrives, the sky may turn an unusual dark green or yellow colour. You might hear a loud noise, similar to a train roaring. If a tornado warning is made, it's very important to act quickly. Go to a basement or the lowest room in your house, stay away from windows, and protect your head with a blanket.
In 2024, a tornado hit the small town of Greenfield in Iowa. The local people were terrified, their hands shaking and voices trembling as they saw their homes being destroyed, but they came together to help each other.
Remember: tornadoes are scary, but knowing what to do can keep you safe. Always pay attention to weather reports and practise safety drills with your family!
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A. Big, round balls in the sky.
B. Bright flashes of lightning.
C. Heavy rain with strong winds.
D. Spinning tubes from clouds to the ground.
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A. It becomes very quiet outside.
B. The sky turns dark green or yellow.
C. Birds might fly away from their nests.
D. Dogs may bark loudly and run around.
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A. Stay near the window to watch.
B. Open all the doors and windows.
C. Go to the highest floor of the house.
D. Run to the basement or lowest room.
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A. Worried. B. Surprised.
C. Frightened. D. Disappointed.
(
A. What trouble tornadoes may cause.
B. How to predict tornadoes accurately.
C. A terrible tornado in Greenfield, Iowa.
D. The introduction of tornadoes and safety tips of it.
Tornadoes are some of the most violent storms on earth. They look like big, spinning tubes that reach from clouds to the ground. These "twisters" can bring extremely strong winds, sometimes reaching over 300 kilometres per hour, and cause severe damage.
Tornadoes often happen during thunderstorms. Before a tornado arrives, the sky may turn an unusual dark green or yellow colour. You might hear a loud noise, similar to a train roaring. If a tornado warning is made, it's very important to act quickly. Go to a basement or the lowest room in your house, stay away from windows, and protect your head with a blanket.
In 2024, a tornado hit the small town of Greenfield in Iowa. The local people were terrified, their hands shaking and voices trembling as they saw their homes being destroyed, but they came together to help each other.
Remember: tornadoes are scary, but knowing what to do can keep you safe. Always pay attention to weather reports and practise safety drills with your family!
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D
) 1. What do tornadoes look like according to the passage?A. Big, round balls in the sky.
B. Bright flashes of lightning.
C. Heavy rain with strong winds.
D. Spinning tubes from clouds to the ground.
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B
) 2. Which is a sign that a tornado may come?A. It becomes very quiet outside.
B. The sky turns dark green or yellow.
C. Birds might fly away from their nests.
D. Dogs may bark loudly and run around.
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D
) 3. What should you do first when a tornado warning is given?A. Stay near the window to watch.
B. Open all the doors and windows.
C. Go to the highest floor of the house.
D. Run to the basement or lowest room.
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C
) 4. What does the underlined word "terrified" mean?A. Worried. B. Surprised.
C. Frightened. D. Disappointed.
(
D
) 5. What is the main idea of this passage?A. What trouble tornadoes may cause.
B. How to predict tornadoes accurately.
C. A terrible tornado in Greenfield, Iowa.
D. The introduction of tornadoes and safety tips of it.
答案
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握大意，再针对每个问题定位原文对应内容，逐一分析选项得出答案。具体思路：1. 针对龙卷风外形的问题，定位原文描述外形的句子；2. 针对龙卷风来临的迹象，查找原文提到的前兆特征；3. 针对龙卷风预警时的应对措施，定位原文给出的安全建议；4. 针对词义猜测，结合上下文语境判断单词含义；5. 针对主旨大意，总结全文核心内容。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：原文第一段第二句明确提到“They look like big, spinning tubes that reach from clouds to the ground”，对应选项D，A（大圆球）、B（闪电）、C（大雨强风）均不符合，故选D。
2. 细节理解题：原文第二段提到“Before a tornado arrives, the sky may turn an unusual dark green or yellow colour”，这是龙卷风来临的迹象，对应选项B，A（安静）、C（鸟离巢）、D（狗叫跑）原文未提及，故选B。
3. 细节理解题：原文第二段指出“If a tornado warning is made... Go to a basement or the lowest room in your house”，对应选项D，A（窗边观看）、B（开门窗）、C（去最高层）均为错误做法，故选D。
4. 词义猜测题：原文描述人们看到家被毁的状态，“terrified”意为“害怕的”，对应选项C（Frightened），A（担心）、B（惊讶）、D（失望）不符合语境，故选C。
5. 主旨大意题：文章介绍了龙卷风的外形、前兆，还给出了龙卷风来临时的安全提示，对应选项D，A（仅讲危害）、B（仅讲预测）、C（仅讲格林菲尔德的龙卷风）均片面，故选D。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为科普类阅读理解，考查学生对文章细节的定位能力、词义猜测能力及主旨归纳能力，题目设置基础，需学生认真阅读原文定位信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握大意，再针对每个问题定位原文对应内容，逐一分析选项得出答案。具体思路：1. 针对龙卷风外形的问题，定位原文描述外形的句子；2. 针对龙卷风来临的迹象，查找原文提到的前兆特征；3. 针对龙卷风预警时的应对措施，定位原文给出的安全建议；4. 针对词义猜测，结合上下文语境判断单词含义；5. 针对主旨大意，总结全文核心内容。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：原文第一段第二句明确提到“They look like big, spinning tubes that reach from clouds to the ground”，对应选项D，A（大圆球）、B（闪电）、C（大雨强风）均不符合，故选D。
2. 细节理解题：原文第二段提到“Before a tornado arrives, the sky may turn an unusual dark green or yellow colour”，这是龙卷风来临的迹象，对应选项B，A（安静）、C（鸟离巢）、D（狗叫跑）原文未提及，故选B。
3. 细节理解题：原文第二段指出“If a tornado warning is made... Go to a basement or the lowest room in your house”，对应选项D，A（窗边观看）、B（开门窗）、C（去最高层）均为错误做法，故选D。
4. 词义猜测题：原文描述人们看到家被毁的状态，“terrified”意为“害怕的”，对应选项C（Frightened），A（担心）、B（惊讶）、D（失望）不符合语境，故选C。
5. 主旨大意题：文章介绍了龙卷风的外形、前兆，还给出了龙卷风来临时的安全提示，对应选项D，A（仅讲危害）、B（仅讲预测）、C（仅讲格林菲尔德的龙卷风）均片面，故选D。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为科普类阅读理解，考查学生对文章细节的定位能力、词义猜测能力及主旨归纳能力，题目设置基础，需学生认真阅读原文定位信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
