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3 II. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32. (1.25 points) Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction. Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage. Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power with driving rain and wind. Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storm. These storms occur most often during the summer months and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air, Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars. Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past but they cannot be stopped or ignored. Question 28. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America? A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes B. Typhoons and thunderstorms. C. Hurricanes and tornadoes D. Hurricanes and typhoons Question 29. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop? A. July and August only B. Between July and October C. From the seventh to the ninth month. D. All the year round. Question 30. What is the major similarity of a hurricane and a tornado? A. They cover only a small area. B. They have either wind or speed. C. They are not accompanied by rain. D. They can cause great damage. Question 31. Which of the following is true about tornadoes and hurricanes? A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy. B. They are easier to control today than in the past. C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes. D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy. Question 32. What does the word “They” in the third paragraph refer? A. heavy objects B. the ground. C. tornadoes D. trees and cars. SECTION E: WRITING (2.0 points) I. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. (0.5 point) Question 33. It is raining heavily but I still go to school. A. Although it is raining heavily, I still go to school. B. It is raining heavily so I still go to school. C. Although heavy rain, I still go to school.