II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of which occur in the Central and northern provinces. November 2nd, 1997, however, was an unexpected day when the major storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westward. Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3000 people were reported lost and died. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and heavy rainfalls caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree.
Today, residents in Mekong Delta still remember Linda after 20 years. The duration of the time is enough for a kid to grow up from an unforgettable event. The memory of a particular typhoon improves everyone’s awareness of natural disasters.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. The tropical storm Linda hit northern Vietnam on November 2nd, 1997.
2. Linda was the worst typhoon in Vietnam for the last 100 years. ..................
3. From the Philippines, the storm moved west and struck Southern Vietnam with winds of 100km/h. .................
4. Approximately 3,000 people were killed during the disaster. .............
5. Ca Mau province was directly affected by the typhoon. ........
6. Typhoon Linda caused extensive damage to both property and human. .........
B. Answer the questions.
1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam?
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2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda?
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3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam?
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4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda?
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5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam?________________________________________________________________
6. How many years have passed since the disaster?
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1. Somebody has told him about the change in the schedule.
=>___He has been told about the change in the schedule. ___________________________________________________________________
2. A terrible storm struck the province of Nghe An last night.
=>_____The province of Nghe An was struck by a terrible storm last night_________________________________________________________________
3. The government will send food supplies to the affected areas.
=>__Food supplies will be sent to the affected areas by the government____________________________________________________________________
4. We should help the victims of the flood.
=>____The victims of the flood should be helped by us__________________________________________________________________
5. They rescued hundreds of people from the collapsed buildings.
=>____ hundreds of people were rescued from the collapsed buildings. __________________________________________________________________
6. They are going to rebuild damaged schools in this area soon.
=>______Damaged schools in this area are going to be built soon________________________________________________________________
7. He is showing us how to recycle plastic bottles.
=>____We are being showed how to recycle plastic bottles by him__________________________________________________________________
8. They had given the victim first-aid when the ambulance arrived.
=>_____The victim had been given first-aid when the ambulance arrived. _________________________________________________________________