[冲刺中考]英语阅读与填空：5-Wednesday 飓风 277词

5-Wednesday 飓风 277词

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What is a hurricane？

You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating waves，wind，and rain．They happen during“Hurricane Season”，which is from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.

Categories of Hurricanes

There are five categories of hurricanes，which are based on wind speeds．The categories help people know how much damage a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed，the more dangerous the storm．For example，a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour，which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.

Hurricane Dangers

When a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall，there can be a devastating flood．The centre of a hurricane is called the eye．While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds，the eye is actually a calm area in the storm．When the eye of a hurricane passes over land，people might think that it's over，but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.

Hurricane Safety Tips

There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction，so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane，be sure to remember the following safety tips.

·Be sure you have a radio，batteries，fresh drinking water，and enough food.

·Tell neighbours，friends，and family members your emergency plans．Tell them where you'll go if you need to leave your home.

· If you live near the ocean，leave your home and travel to a safe place．You could stay with a friend or a family member，in a hotel/motel，or in an emergency shelter area.

·Stay inside during the storm．You could be seriously injured if you go outside.

生词

hurricane　n． 飓风：The island is in the path of the hurricanes in the Caribbean.那个岛屿处在加勒比海飓风的必经之路上。

devastate　v． 彻底摧毁：a house devastated by a bomb被炸弹炸毁的房子‖devastating　adj． 毁灭性的：a devastating fire毁灭性的大火

category　n． 种类，类别：Gestures fall into six main categories.手势可分6大类。

tip　n． 忠告，指点：He gave her some tips about the care of her new car.他对她就如何保养她的新车提了几点建议。

Hurricanes

Characteristics ☆Hurricane Season usually 　1　 about 6 months in the Atlantic Ocean and 6.5 months in the Pacific Ocean.

☆ Devastating waves，wind，and rain are usually the 　2　 of hurricanes.

Categories ☆Hurricanes have been 　3　 into five categories by scientists，based on wind speeds.

☆A Category 5 hurricane can destroy all the 　4　 along the shorelines.

　5　 ☆When a hurricane comes together with heavy rainfall，a terrible 　6　 may happen.

☆The eye is the 　7　 of a hurricane．Soon after it passes，the wind and rain increase again.

Safety Tips ☆It's 　8　 to stop a hurricane or change its direction.

☆ Don't 　9　 the safety tips if you find yourself in the path of a hurricane.

☆Stay inside during the storm，　10　 you could be seriously injured.

参考译文

什么是飓风？

你或许已经知道飓风是导致灾难性波浪、大风及雨水的风暴。飓风通常发生在“飓风季”，也就是大西洋海域的6月1日至11月30日和太平洋海域的5月15日至11月30日。

飓风的等级

按照风速划分，飓风分5个等级。这些等级有助于人们了解飓风可能带来的危害，因为风速越大，风暴越危险。比如，一场5级的飓风风速超过155英里/小时，这样的风速足以完全捣毁海边的建筑。

飓风的危害

当飓风裹挟着暴雨降临时，有可能引发灾难性洪水。飓风的中心被称为风眼。尽管大多数飓风都是危险的狂风，但风眼却是风暴中平静的地方。当风眼经过陆地时，人们也许会认为飓风结束了，但不久，当飓风的另一部分移动过来时，风势、雨势都会再次增强。

飓风安全提示

没有任何办法可以使飓风停止或改变方向，所以，如果你发现自己正处于飓风行进的路线上，一定要记住以下安全提示：

·确保有一台收音机、数节电池、可以饮用的淡水及充足的食物。

·通知邻居、朋友及家人你的应急计划。如果必须离家，告知他们你的去向。

·如果你住在海边，那就离开家到一个安全的地方。你可以和朋友或家人一起住进旅馆（汽车旅馆）或紧急庇护所。

·风暴肆虐期间要待在屋内。如果去外面，你可能会受重伤。

参考答案

Wednesday 1．lasts　2．results　3．divided　4．buildings　5．Dangers　6．flood　7．center/centre　8．impossible　9．forget　10．or/otherwise