四、任务型阅读。
Natural disasters are sudden and terrible events caused by nature, such as earthquakes, typhoons and floods. They can destroy homes, damage crops and even put people's lives in danger. It's important for everyone to learn how to protect themselves when disasters strike, as being prepared can make a big difference between life and death.
Last summer, a strong typhoon hit a small coastal town in Guangdong. The sky turned dark as if it were covered by a thick black cloth, and heavy rain poured down continuously for hours. The wind roared loudly like a fierce wild animal, breaking windows into pieces and blowing down tall, old trees onto the roads. Many families had to leave their houses in a hurry and move to the safe shelters set up by the local government.
During the typhoon, a 14-year-old boy named Lin Tao acted bravely. When he saw an old lady struggling to hold onto her bicycle in the strong wind, with her umbrella being blown away in an instant, he ran over to help without hesitation. Together, they moved step by step to a nearby shelter before the situation got worse. Lin Tao also shared his food and water with the old lady, who had nothing with her except the clothes she was wearing.
After the typhoon passed, people found the town in a complete mess. But thanks to the timely help from the government and kind people like Lin Tao, everyone was safe and sound. Lin Tao's parents praised him for his courage and kindness. They were proud of him.
根据短文内容，回答问题。
1. What are natural disasters according to the passage?

2. Which place was hit by a strong typhoon last summer?

3. What did Lin Tao do when he saw the old lady in danger?

4. Why was everyone safe after the typhoon?

5. What kind of person is Lin Tao according to the passage?

深度阅读·完成句子
6. Lin Tao's parents him for his courage and .

1. They are sudden and terrible events caused by nature, like earthquakes, typhoons and floods. 根据“Natural disasters are sudden and terrible events caused by nature, such as earthquakes, typhoons and floods.”可知，自然灾害是由大自然引起的突然而可怕的事件，例如地震、台风和洪水。
2. A small coastal town in Guangdong was hit by a strong typhoon. 根据“Last summer, a strong typhoon hit a small coastal town in Guangdong.”可知，去年夏天一个强台风袭击了广东的一个沿海小镇。
3. He ran over to help the old lady, moved to a nearby shelter with her, and shared his food and water with her.
4. Because of the timely help from the government and kind people like Lin Tao. 根据“But thanks to the timely help from the government and kind people like Lin Tao, everyone was safe and sound.”可知，每个人都平安无事是因为政府和像林涛这样的好心人的及时帮助。
5. He is brave, kind and helpful.（答案不唯一）
6. praised; kindness

【分析】
本题为任务型阅读题，解题思路为：1. 先通读全文，把握短文核心内容（台风袭击广东沿海小镇及少年林涛助人的故事）；2. 针对每个问题，在原文中定位对应关键语句，提取符合问题要求的精准信息；3. 回答时需贴合问题句式，完成句子题要注意词性与原文搭配一致，确保答案准确对应原文内容。
【解析】
1. 问题询问自然灾害的定义，定位原文第一句“Natural disasters are sudden and terrible events caused by nature, such as earthquakes, typhoons and floods.”，提取核心信息作答。
2. 问题询问受台风袭击的地点，定位原文第二段第一句“Last summer, a strong typhoon hit a small coastal town in Guangdong.”，提取地点信息作答。
3. 问题询问林涛的行为，定位原文第三段，提取他的具体举动：跑过去帮忙、陪同老妇人到避难所、分享食物和水。
4. 问题询问台风后安全的原因，定位原文最后一段“But thanks to the timely help from the government and kind people like Lin Tao, everyone was safe and sound.”，提取原因作答。
5. 问题询问林涛的品质，从他助人的行为总结出勇敢、善良、乐于助人的特点。
6. 完成句子题，定位原文最后一段“Lin Tao's parents praised him for his courage and kindness.”，提取两个空的对应词汇。
【答案】
1. They are sudden and terrible events caused by nature, like earthquakes, typhoons and floods.
2. A small coastal town in Guangdong was hit by a strong typhoon.
3. He ran over to help the old lady, moved to a nearby shelter with her, and shared his food and water with her.
4. Because of the timely help from the government and kind people like Lin Tao.
5. He is brave, kind and helpful.（答案不唯一）
6. praised; kindness
【知识点】
任务型阅读、信息提取
【点评】
本题围绕原文细节设置问题，考查学生从短文中定位并提取关键信息的能力，题目难度适中，能有效巩固学生的阅读信息定位技巧。
【难度系数】
0.8