Hurricane Sandy batters US east coast

高考英语阅读理解13种题型大串a)宏观题i.【全文主旨题】1.考察目的：文章主旨（被文章反反复复变着花样解释的东西）2.题目形式：main idea,topic,purpose,mainly about3.破解方法：首段首句+首段尾句+每段首句+尾段尾句=两首一尾=全文主题【例1】(If you are a fruit grower—or would like)(to become one)—take advantage(of Apple Day)(to see) (what’s around).It’s called Apple Day but(in practice)it’s more(like Apple Month).The day itself is on October21,but since it has caught on,events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance(to see,and often taste,a wide variety)(of apples).To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets,it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence,such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.Although it doesn’t taste of anything special,it’s still worth a try,as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的)Cat’s Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions.One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette,but you’ll need a warm,sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it,so it’s a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.(At the events),you can meet expert growers and discuss(which ones will best suit your conditions,and because these are family affairs,children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit,including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience,try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale,near Faversham in Kent.31.What is the author’s purpose(in writing the text)?A.To show(how to grow apples).B.(To introduce an apple festival).C.(To help people select apples).D.(To promote apple research).【例2】Surviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan,14,has always New York).(Living just a few blocks) (from the beach,Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave(from her house).“It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,”she says.(On October29,2012),that ocean turned fierce.That night,Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard.Fortunately,Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed.(When they returned to Rockaway)(the next day),they found their neighborhood(in ruins).Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away.All around her,people were suffering, especially the elderly.Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.(In the following few days),the men and women(helping Rockaway recover)inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys.Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild.Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people1有道精品课有道精品课trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.“My mom tells me(that I can’t control)(what happens)(to me),”Natalie says.“but I can always choose(how I deal with it).”Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to halp.Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick,who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days,Patrick’s collection was replaced.(In the coming months),her website page helped lots of kids:Christopher,who received a new basketball;Charlie,who got a new keyboard.Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway.Her efforts made her a famous st April,she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today,the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway,but hope is(in the air).The streets are clear,and many homes have been rebuilt.“I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,”Natalie declares.“My neighborhood will be back,even stronger than before.”62.What does the story intend to tell us?A.Little people can make a big differenceB.A friend in need is a friend indeedC.East or West,home is best.D.Technology is power【例3】I know(what you’re thinking):pizza(比萨饼)?For breakfast?But the truth is(that you can have last night’s leftovers)(in the a.m.)(if you want to).I know lots of women(who skip breakfast)(不吃早饭),and they have a ton of different excuses (for doing it).Some say they don’t have time,others think they’re“saving”),still others just don’t like breakfast food.But the bottom line is(that eating)(in the morning)(is very important)(when you’re trying)(to lose weight).“Eating just about anything from300to400calories would be better than nothing at all,”says Katherine Brooking,R.D.,who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year’s“SELF CHALLENGE”. And even pizza can be healthy if it’s loaded with vegetables,and you stick to one small piece.Breakfast is one meal(I never miss),and the same goes(for most weight loss success stories). Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day.Researchers at the University of Southern California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.So eat something in the morning,anything.I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether,and have just coffee or orange juice.I say,try heating up last night’s leftovers—it may sound crazy,but if it works for you,do it!I find if I tell myself,“You can always eat it tomorrow,”I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night.Try it...you may save yourself some pre-bedtime calories.And watch your body gain the fat-burning effects.44.The text is written mainly(for those)______.A.who go to work earlyB.who want to lose weightC.who stay up lateD.who eat before sleep有道精品课2。

Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businessesReuters) - Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated U.S. region on Monday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground, halting public transport and closing schools, businesses and government departments.About 50 million people from the Mid-Atlantic to Canada were in the path of the storm, which forecasters say could be the largest ever to hit the U.S. mainland. It is expected to topple trees, damage buildings and cause widespread power outages over the next few days.Sandy, which killed 66 people in the Caribbean and has brought lashing rains to coastal areas and snow at higher elevations, will cause extensive flooding when it moves inland, forecasters said.The websites of forecasting services indicated early Monday the storm will strike the New Jersey shore near Atlantic City Monday night.While Sandy does not pack the punch of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005, its winds stretch some 520 miles from its eye, meteorologists said.New York and other cities and towns closed their transit systems and schools and ordered mass evacuations fromlow-lying areas ahead of a storm surge that could reach as high as 11 feet.All U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday and possibly Tuesday, the operator of the New York Stock Exchange said late on Sunday, reversing an earlier plan that would have kept electronic trading going on Monday.Sandy forced President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney to cancel some campaign stops and fueled fears that it could disrupt early voting - encouraged by the candidates this year more than ever - before the November 6 election.The United Nations, Broadway theaters, New Jersey casinos, schools up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and myriad corporate events are also being shut down.'DON'T BE STUPID'Officials ordered people in coastal towns and low-lying areas to evacuate, often telling them they would put emergency workers' lives at risk if they stayed."Don't be stupid, get out, and go to higher, safer ground," New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told a news conference. Forecasters said Sandy was a rare, hybrid "super storm" created by an Arctic jet stream wrapping itself around a tropical storm, possibly causing up to 12 inches of rain in some areas, as well as up to 3 feet of snowfall in the Appalachian Mountains from West Virginia to Kentucky.At 2 a.m. (0600 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said Sandy was centered about 425 miles south southeast of New York City. The storm was turning toward the coast and moving at 14 mph and would bring a "life-threatening" surge, hurricane-force winds and heavy snows in the Appalachian mountains.Worried residents in the hurricane's path packed stores, searching for generators, flashlights, batteries, food and other supplies in anticipation of power outages. Nearly 284,000 residential properties valued at $88 billion are at risk for damage, risk analysts at CoreLogic said.Transportation is grinding to a halt, with airlines cancelling flights, bridges and tunnels closing, and Amtrak scrapping nearly all of its passenger rail service on the East Coast. The federal government told non-emergency workers in Washington D.C. to stay home."This is a serious and big storm," Obama said after a briefing at the federal government's storm response center in Washington. "We don't yet know where it's going to hit, where we're going to see the biggest impacts.Utilities from the Carolinas to Maine reported late Sunday that a combined 14,000 customers were already without power. The second-largest oil refinery on the East Coast, Phillips 66's 238,000 barrel per day (bpd) Bayway plant in Linden, New Jersey, was shutting down and three other plants cut output as the storm affected operations at two-thirds of the region's plants.Oil prices slipped on Monday, with Brent near $109 a barrel. "With refineries cutting runs, we're likely to see a build-up in crude stocks which could be driving bearish prices at the moment," said Michael Creed, an economist at National Australia Bank in Melbourne.。

Superstorm Sandy kills 48, millions without powerNEW YORK - The misery of superstorm Sandy's devastation grew Tuesday as millions along the US East Coast faced life without power or mass transit for days, and huge swaths of New York City remained eerily quiet. The US death toll climbed to 48, many of the victims killed by falling trees, and rescue work continued.The storm that made landfall in New Jersey on Monday evening with hurricane force cut power to more than 8.2 million across the East and put the presidential campaign on hold just one week before Election Day.New York was among the hardest hit, with its financial heart closed for a second day. The storm caused the worst damage in the 108-year history of the city's subway system, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said it could be four or five days before the biggest US transit system was running again.A street in Queens Borough of New York city is flooded after superstorm Sandy battered the the US East Coast on Oct 29, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]"This was a devastating storm, maybe the worst that we have ever experienced," Bloomberg said.But the full extent of the damage in New Jersey was being revealed as morning arrived. Emergency crews fanned out to rescue hundreds.A hoarse-voiced New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave bleak news at a morning news conference: Seaside rail lines washed away. No safe place on the state's barrier islands for him to land. Parts of the coast still under water."It is beyond anything I thought I'd ever see," he said. "It is a devastating sight right now."The death toll from Sandy in the US included several killed by falling trees. Sandy killed 10 people in New York City. It also killed 69 people in the Caribbean before making its way up the Eastern Seaboard.Airlines canceled more than 15,000 flights. New York City's three major airports remained closed.Some bridges into the city reopened at midday, but most major tunnels and bridges remained closed, as were schools and Broadway theaters.The storm sent a nearly 14-foot (4.27-meter) surge of seawater, a record, coursing over Lower Manhattan's seawalls and highways and into low-lying streets. The water inundated tunnels, subway stations and the electrical system that powers Wall Street and sent hospital patients and tourists scrambling for safety. Skyscrapers swayed and creaked in winds that partially toppled a crane 74 stories above Midtown. A large tanker ship ran aground on the city's Staten Island.Around midday, Sandy was about 120 miles (190 kilometers) east of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, pushing westward with winds of 45 mph (72 kph), and was expected to make a turn into New York State on Tuesday night. Although weakening as it goes, the storm will continue to bring heavy rain and flooding, said Daniel Brown of the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Sandy also brought blizzard conditions to West Virginia and neighboring Appalachian states, with more than 2 feet (0.61 meters) of snow expected in some places.Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damage and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, making it one of the costliest natural disasters on record in the US, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm.President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in New York and Long Island, making federal funding available to residents of the area. He suspended campaigning for a third day Wednesday, and planned to join Christie in viewing the damage in New Jersey.Obama, speaking during a stop Tuesday at Red Cross headquarters, warned the public that the massive storm that struck the East Coast "is not yet over." He said there were stillrisks of flooding and downed power lines. He called the storm "heartbreaking for the nation."One of many homes badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy is pictured in the Cosey Beach neighborhood of East Haven, Connecticut October 30, 2012. Millions of people across the eastern United States awoke on Tuesday to scenes of destruction wrought by monster storm Sandy, which knocked out power to huge swathes of the nation's most densely populated region. [Photo/Agencies]The president offered his thoughts and prayers to those affected and told them "America is with you." He said he also told government officials coordinating the response that there was "no excuse for inaction."And he said he told governors in affected areas that if they get no for an answer, "they can call me personally at the White House."Republican challenger Mitt Romney resumed his campaign, but with plans to turn a political rally in Ohio into a "storm relief event."Water cascaded into the gaping, unfinished construction pit at the World Trade Center, and the New York Stock Exchange was closed for a second day, the first time that has happened because of weather since the Blizzard of 1888. The NYSE said it will reopen on Wednesday.A fire raged in a neighborhood Tuesday morning in the borough of Queens, near the Atlantic Ocean, with 80 to 100 homes destroyed but no deaths reported."This will be one for the record books," said John Miksad, senior vice president for electric operations at Consolidated Edison, which had more than 670,000 customers without power in and around New York City.In New Jersey, where the superstorm came ashore, Sandy cut off barrier islands, swept houses from their foundations and washed amusement pier rides into the ocean. It also wrecked several boardwalks up and down the coast, tearing away a section of Atlantic City's world-famous promenade. Atlantic City's 12 waterfront casinos came through largely unscathed.A huge swell of water swept over the small town of Moonachie, and authorities struggled to rescue about 800 people, some of them living in a trailer park. Police and fire officials used boats to try to reach the stranded.The massive storm reached well into the Midwest with heavy rain and snow. Chicago officials warned residents to stay away from the Lake Michigan shore as the city prepared for winds of up to 60 mph (96 kph) and waves exceeding 24 feet (7.2 meters) well into Wednesday.Curiosity turned to concern overnight as New York City residents watched whole neighborhoods disappear into darkness as power was cut. The World Trade Center site was a glowing ghost near the tip of Lower Manhattan. Residents reported seeing no lights but the strobes of emergency vehicles and the glimpses of flashlights in nearby apartments. Lobbies were flooded, cars floated and people started to worry about food.As Hurricane Sandy closed in on the Northeast, it converged with a cold-weather system that turned it into a monstrous hybrid of rain and high winds _ even bringing snow in West Virginia and other mountainous areas inland.Just before it made landfall, forecasters stripped Sandy of hurricane status, but the distinction was purely technical, based on its shape and internal temperature. It still packed hurricane-force winds.While the hurricane's 90 mph (144 kph) winds registered as only a Category 1 on a scale of five, it packed "astoundingly low" barometric pressure, giving it terrific energy to push water inland, said Kerry Emanuel, a professor of meteorology at MIT.New York University's Tisch Hospital was forced to evacuate 200 patients after its backup generator failed. NYU Medical Dean Robert Grossman said patients _ among them 20 babies from the neonatal intensive care unit who were on battery-powered respirators _ had to be carried down staircases and to dozens of ambulances waiting to take them to other hospitals.A construction crane atop a $1.5 billion luxury high-rise overlooking Central Park collapsed in high winds and dangled precariously. Thousands of people were ordered to leave several nearby buildings as a precaution.Bloomberg told reporters that the storm deaths were tragic but said the city pulled through better than some people expected, considering the magnitude of the storm.The mayor said: "We will get through the days ahead by doing what we always do in tough times - by standing together, shoulder to shoulder, ready to help a neighbor, comfort a stranger and get the city we love back on its feet."Flooding and destroyed homes are pictured in the Silver Sands neighborhood of East Haven, Connecticut after Hurricane Sandy hit the area October 30, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]Members of the Patchogue Fire Department escort stranded residents from their homes on a boat in Patchogue, New York, October 30, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]Residents examine a downed tree caused by Hurricane Sandy on the Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 30, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]Residents stand over vehicles which were submerged in a parking structure in the financial district of Lower Manhattan, New York October 30, 2012. Major US stock exchanges expect to open on Wednesday after a monster storm shut down their trading for two days. The southern tip of Manhattan where Wall Street and the NYSE are located lost power on Monday after being buffetted by Sandy, the worst storm to hit New York since at least 1938.[Photo/Agencies]US President Barack Obama speaks while he monitors damage done by Hurricane Sandy at the National Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, October 30, 2012. A car is partially submerged in flood waters on road leading to Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, New Jersey, October 30, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]A car is partially submerged in flood waters on road leading to Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, New Jersey, October 30, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]。

1. 【故事类短文阅读】【2016 •全国新课标I 】CI am peter Ilodes , a volunteer stem courier. Since March 2012, I've done 89 trips of those ,51 have been abroad, T have 42 hours to carry stem cells （干细胞）in my lit tie box because V ve got two ice packs and that's how long they last, in al I, from the time the stem cel I s are harvested from a don or （捐献者）to the time they can be implanted in the pat ie nt, we" ve got 72 hours at most, So I am always conscious of time.I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked for a patient-please, please, you" ve got to get me back to the United Kingdom. ” She just droppedeverything. She arranged for a fl ight on a smal 1 plane to be held for mere-routed （改道）me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled ・For this courier job, you , re consciously aware than that box you" re got something that is potentially going to save somebody' s life ・29. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “courier" in Paragraph17A. providerB. delivery manC. collectorD. medical doctor30・ Why does Peter have to complete his trip with in 42hours? A. He cannot stayaway from his job too long. B. The donor canonly wait for that long. C. The operationneeds t hat very much. D. The ice won' tlast any longer ・ 31. Which flight didthe woman put Peter on first? A. To LondonB. To NewarkC. To ProvideneeD. To Washington up the stemcells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meantto fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check-in desk at Provide nee, the lady on the desk said: "Well, I' m really sorry, I' ve got some bad news for you-there are no f i ghts from Wash in gto ru ” So I took my box and put it on the desk and 1 said: “In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed【答案】29. B 30. D 31. B2.【记叙文阅读】【2016 •全国新课标II】BFive years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out some thing abo ut my students. T put a smal 1 set of Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said: ” Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today - and 45minutes each day for the rest of the week・”A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group bui1t something out of their own imaginations.Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tin kertoys in his free time ・ His con struct ions f i 1 led a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home・ I was del ighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work・ His presenee meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect （感染）other students.Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. T ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking. Without fai1 one wou1d declare, ” But I’ m just not creative- ”“Do you dream at night when you，re asleep?”“Oh, sure. ”“So tell me one of your most interesting dreams. ” The student would tell something wildly imaginative ・ Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads・“That' s pretty creative- Who does that for you?”“Nobody. I do it. ”“Really-at night, when you' re asleep?”“Sure. ”"Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?”A.know more about the students B・ make the 1essons more exci ting5.The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ?6. What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3?8. Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams?A. To help them to see their creativity ・B ・ To find out about their sleeping habits.C. To help them to improve their memory. To find out about their ways of thinking.【答案】5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A3. 【人物故事类短文阅读】【2016 •北京】BSurviving Hurricane Sandy （飓风桑迪）Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house ・ "It ， s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special, ” she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce- That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie" s family escaped to Brook1yn shortly before the city ， s bridge closed.When they returncd to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie" s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie" s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn ・In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie ・ Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys ・ Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise C. raise the students ， interest in artD. teach the students about toy designA. He liked to help his teacher.B. He preferred to study alone.C. He was active in class.D. He was imaginative. 7. What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Mi stake.B. Drawback.C. Difficulty.D. Burden.D.buiIdings-“My mom tel Is me that T can' t control what happens to me, ” Natal ie says, "but I can always choose how I deal with it. ”Natalie^ s choice was to help・She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Witbin days, Patrick^ s collection was replaced.In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketbal 1; Chari ie, who got a new keyboard ・Natalie also worked with other orga nizati ons to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts macle her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today, the scars（创痕）of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can， t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway, ” Natalie declares ・“My neighbo rhood wi11 be back, even stronger than before. ”59・ Whon Natalie returnod to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found ________________ .A.some friends had lost their livesB.her neighborhood was destroyedC・her school had moved to BrooklynD・ the elderly were free from suffering60.According to paragraph4, who inspired Natalie most?A.The people helping Rockaway rebuildB.The people trapped in high_rise buiIdingC.The volunteers donating money to survivorsD.Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people61.How did Natalie help the survivors?A.She gave her toys to the kidsB.She took care of younger childrenC・She called on the White House to helpD.She built an information sharing platform62・What does the story intend to tell us?A.Little people can make a big differeneeB・A friend in need is a friend indeedC.East or West, home is bestD.Technology is power【答案】59.B 60. A 61. D 62. A4.【故事类短文阅读】【2016 •天津】BEvery man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps・ As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You beg in to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weret written unti1 the final threat.1’ ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master" s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a "vo-tech” student （技校学生）.They" re cal]ed motorheads^ by the rest of the student body.When a secretary in my office first called him u motorhead^ , T was shocked. “Hey, he" s a good kid, ” I wanted to say. "And smart, really. ”I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different・ They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes- And they don" t often make school honor :rolls（光荣榜）.But being the pare nt of a motorhead is it self an experi ence i n education. We who 1 abor i n clean shirts in offices don， t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed・The cost to repair it was estimated at $800・“Hey, I can fix it, ” said Jody. 1 doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.My son , with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts （零件）from a junkyard, non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbours and co-workers trust their car repair to him.Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and anon-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him・These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world.And their mi nds are bri ght despite their dirty hands and clothes.T have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don，t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else・My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.41.What used to be the author" s hope for his son?A.To avoid becoming his clone.B・ To resemble him in appearanee.C.To develop in a different direction.D.To reach the author" s unachieved goals.42.What can we learn about the author" s children?A.His daughter does better in school.B.His daughter has got a master， s degree・C.His son tried hard to finish homework.D.His son couldn" t write his book reports・43.The author let his son repair the car because he believed that _________________ •A.His son had the ability to fix it.B・ it would save him much time・C.it wouldn" t cause him any more lossD.other motorheads would come to help.44.In the author" s eyes, motorheads are _____________ •A.tidy and hardworkingB.cheerful and smartzy but brightD.relaxed but rude45.What did the author realize in the end?A.It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path.B.It is important for one to make the honor roll.C.Architects play a more important role than builders.D.Motorheads have greater ability than office workers.AOne early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book cal led Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word “Poems” appeared in big, hot pink letters ・"Is it good?” I as ked her.“Yeah, ” she answered. "There" s one I really like and you" 11 like it, too. ” I leaned forward.“ Patty Poem,' ” she read the title. Who is Patty? I wondered ・ The poem began:She never puts her toys away,Just leaves them scattered where they lay,… '散舌L 的The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly:②When she grows and gathers poise ,V 11 miss her haruin-scaruif noise,And look in vain for scattered toys.And IT1 be sad. A terrible sorrow washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock ・ "It ， s you, honey, ” My mother said sadly ・To my mother, the poem revealed a parent" s affection when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the "she” in the poem was horror- It was my mama who would be sad. It was so terrible T burst out crying."What ， s wrong?my mother asked.“Oh Mama, ” I cried ・"I don' t want to grow up ever!"She smiled ・ “Honey, it' s okay. You' re not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, I" 11 still love you, okay?”【答案】41. D 42. A 5.【记叙文阅读】【2016 •上海】43. C 44. B 45. A②稳重 ③莽撞的 ④徒劳地“Okay, ” T was still weep ing. My panic has gone. But I coul d not help thin king about that silly poem. After what seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused・It all fit so well together, like a puzzle. The Ianguage was simple, so simple I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beaut if ul・ I was now fascinated by the idea of poetry, words that had the power to make or break a person" s world.T have since fallen in love with other poems, but u Patty Poem” remains my poem. After al 1,"Patty Poem” gaveme my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because i t was the one that hurt me the most・66.Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and AgairPA.It was a thick enough book.B.Something on i ts cover caught her eye.C.Her mother was reading it with interest・D・ It has a meaningful title・67.After her mother read the poem to her, the writer felt at first.A. sadB. excitedC. horrifiedD. confused68.The write” s mother liked to read “Patty Poem” probably because_________________ .A.it reflected her own childhoodB.it was written in simple languageC.it was composed by a famous poetD.it gave her a hint of what would happen69. Tt can be concluded from the passage that "Patty Poem” leads the writer toA.discover the power of poetryB.recogni乃e her love for puzzlesC.find her eagerness to grow upD・ experience great homesickness【答案】66. B 67. A 68. D 69. A6.【记叙文阅读】【2016 •江苏】DNot so long ago, most people did—t know who Shel ly Ann Francis Pryce was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future・ However, one person wants to change this・ Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Arm as a track meet and was convineed that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her time were not exactly impressive, but even so, he seemed there was something trying to get out, something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking. He decided to offer Shel ly Arm a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few year later at Jamaica^ s Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Arm, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat Jamaica" s unchallenged queen of the sprint（短跑）.a Where did she come from?n asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hi t wonders that spring up from time to time, only to di sappear again without sig ns. But Shelly Arm was to prove that she was an ythi ng but a on e-h it wonder. At the Beijing Olympic she swept away any doubts about her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold. She did it again one year on at the World Championship in Briton, becoming world champion with a time of 10. 73----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the fourth record ever.Shel 1 y-Ann is a little woma n with a big smile. She has a men tai toughness that did not come about by chanee. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anylhing but smooth and effortless・ She grew up in one of Jamaica/ s toughest inner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a on e-room apartme nt, sleeping four in a bed with her mot her and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place・Several of Shelly-As friends and family were caught up in the killings; one of her cousi ns was shot dead only a few streets away f rom where she 1 i ved ・ Sometimes her family dicin' t have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she couldn" t afford shoes. Her mother Maxi me, one of a family of fourtee n, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Waterhouse, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime^ s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse，s roundabout of poverty・ One of the first things Maximo used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice everything.Tt didr/ t take long for Shelly-Ann to realize that sports could be her way out of Waterhouse. On a summer evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment fin ally bore fruit. The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, surrounded by criminals and violence, had written a new chapter in the history of sports.But Shelly-Ann' s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the routinemurders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped・ The dark cloud above one of the world" s toughest crimirml neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “ I have so much fire burning for my country, ” Shelly said・ She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaica ns to lay down their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman J s as well as a man^ s worl d.As Muhammad Ali puts it, “ Champions aren，t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep in side them. A desire, a dream, a v i s i on. ” One of the thi ngs Shel ly-A nn can be proud of is her understanding of this truth・65.Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann?A.He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble.B.He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses.C.She had big problems maintaining her performance・D.She suffered a lot of defeats at the previous track meets.66.What did the sprinting world think of Shelly-Ann before the 2008 Olympic Games?A.She would become a promising star.B.She badly nceded to set higher goals.C・ Her sprinting career would not last long・D.Her talent for sprinting was known to all.67.What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track?A.Her success and lessons in her career・B.Her interest in Shelly-Anrf s quick profit.C.Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty・D.Her early entrance into the sprinting world.What can we infer from Shelly-Ann‘s statement un derlined in Paragraph68.5?A.She was highly rewarded for her efforts・B・ She was eager to do more for her country.C.She became an athletic star in her country-D.She was the envy of the whole community.69.By mentioning Muhammad Ali，s words, the author intends to tel 1 us that .A. players should be highly inspired by coachesB・ great athletes need to concentrate on patienceC.hard work is necessary in one' s achievementsD.motivation al 1ows great athletes to be on the top70.What is the best title for the passage?A. The Making of a Great AthleteB・ The Dream for ChampionshipC.The Key to High PerformanceD.The Power of Full Responsibility【答案】65. B 66. C 67. C 6& B 69. D 70. A7.【记叙文阅读】【2015 •湖北卷】BWhat Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn，t prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can （装罐）and preserve much of the food they consume・Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of dem on strating that every has the ability to control whats on their plate.Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. "I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs （香草）and foods for that fresh flavor, ” she said. Engineer by day, Loe learnedcooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a smal 1 piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods."I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm, ” Loe said ・ Through her website Loe emphasizes thatuanybody can do this anywhere. " Got an apartment with a balcony 邙口台)? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfectspot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because"they ，re very forgiving. ” Just a little of the herbs "can take your regular cooking to a whole new level, ” she added ・ "I think it ， s a great place to start ・ ” "Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, 1 ike a tomato or some tea ・”Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food. Loe noted, there" s a moment when it' s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. T try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar, ” Loe said. “Qinn ing for me is about knowing what' s in your food, knowing where it comes from ・”In addition to being more in touch with the food she" s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her childre n: "Influcnci ng them and tel ling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture, ” she said, “that if we don" t take care of the earth, no will. ”55. The underlined word uprerequisite^ (Pare. 1) is closest in meaning toA ・ recipeB. substi tuteC ・ requi rementD ・ cha11cnge56. Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?A. They are used daily.B. They are easy to grow. C ・ They can grow very tall They can be eaten uncooked58. What is the “the bigger picture n (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand? A. The knowledge about good food B. The way to live a grow-our*own 1ifeA. It canB. It canC. It canD. It can preserve their bestpromote her online sales better her cooking skillsimprove their nutritionD. 57. According to Loe, what is thebenefit of cemning her planted foods? flavorC・ The joy of getting in touch with foodsD・ The responsibility to protect our earth【答案】55. C 56. B 57. A 58.1）8.【故事类阅读】【2015 •北京卷】AThe Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidental 1y turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, al 1 alone! He didn， t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute・Nicholas had no idea where ho was・ He tried not to panic. He thought about al 1 the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chanee of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didn，t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him・Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave・He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was real 1y hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldn, t lose too much water ・Not knowing how much Ion ger he could las t, Nicholas did the only thing he could- he huddled（蜷缩）in his cave and slept・The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn" t find anyone・ He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mi 1 e when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls" survival show・ Man vs. Wild・ That" s where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode （—期节目）of Man vs. Wi Id, Gryl 1 s i s aba nd oned in a wi Id area and has to find hi sway out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas ， amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better thananyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive. 56. What happened to Nicholasone Sunday afternoon?A. He got lost.B. He broke his skis.C. He hurt his eyesD. He caught a cold57. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A. He found a shelter. C. He kept on skiing ・58. On Tuesday, Nicholas _________ •A. returned to his shelter safelyB. was saved by a searcherC. got stuck in the snow D ・ staved where he was59. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because heA. did the right things in the dangerous situationB. watched Grylls" TV program regularlyC. created some tips for survival D ・ was very hard-working【答案】56. A 57. D 58. B 59. A9. 【故事类短文阅读】【2015 •广东】APeter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, "Uh, look, the game box havet even been opened yet. That might be worth some money.Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic ・ And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box ・“You should put that up for auction （扌白卖）on the Internet, and see what happens. ntheHe 1ighted some branches. D. He built a snow cave.salesgirl said."Yes, you' re right. People like something rare. ” Peter agreed, a T can ， t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later. ”"Don ， t forget to tell me if you sell it. ” the salesgirl smiled ・ "No problem. " Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game- But he couldn" t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search resuIt was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors ・ He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop."Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?”The salesgir1 looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”'T vo got something for you, ” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Th ank you for your suggestion. " He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!" the salesgirl cried out. Thank you, T never expected it.” the fol lowing best describes Peters word game?madearound 40 years ago. gameboards in different sizes. keptin a plastic bag with a seal.1ittle pieces of wood in different colors.thesalesgirl probably think of Peters word game? A ・ Old and handy. B. Rare and valuable. C. Classic and attractive. D. Colorful and interesting28. Peter got the names of the game fans from A ・ an auction B ・ the Internct26. Wh ich ofA. It wasB. It hadC. It wasD. Tt had 27.What did。

Hurricane Sandy cut power to about 8 million homes, shut down 70 percent of East Coast oil refineries, and will exceed, economists say, the $15 billion worth of damage caused last year when Hurricane Irene hit New York.New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo said his state must adapt to the reality of more frequent extreme weather events.Carol Werner with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute says climate change scientists have long predicted that intense storms, droughts, and forest fires would result from the rising temperatures and sea levels caused by global warming.“Scientists have been warning us about this for decades, and unfortunately it is all happening much earlier than what they had originally predicted back in the 80s,” Werner said.But climate change skeptics take issue with the argument that global warming is to blame for intense storms. Patrick Michaels with the Cato Institute says New York has just been unlucky.“It was the moon’s fault. This storm hit at full moon which raises the tide there a couple of feet, so the storm set a record. If it had occurred any other time in the lunar cycle, that wouldn’t have happened,” Michaels said.Climate change believers and skeptics agree that plans for coastal and low-lying areas must adapt to rising sea levels.But there is still no consensus to mandate the reduction of carbon fuel emissions to mitigate the effects of global warming. Michaels says the private sector will change over time as innovations bring down the costs of clean energy.“The best policy is not to do very much about it because technologies will change dramatically over the course of a century. Consider what it was like a century ago, you know. What’s nuclear power or what’s this box I have in my pocket that can access all the information in the world?,” Michaels said.Werner says the government needs to lead on the issue.“Yes, the private sector is critical in terms of investment, but the private sector will also tell you, industry after industry will say we need government leadership. We need certainty in terms of policy. That is the most critical thing to enable us to truly move forward,” Werner said.She says the lesson of Hurricane Sandy is that the cost of doing nothing is rising.飓风Sandy切断了约800万户电力，导致东海岸70%的炼油厂关闭，经济学家称造成的损失将超过去年飓风Irene袭击纽约时的150亿美元。

飓风hurricaneThe center of Hurricane Irma has made landfall on mainland Florida, just south of Naples, with winds of up to 105mph (169km/h) but has since been downgraded to a category two storm.飓风“艾玛”的中心已在佛罗里达州那不勒斯以南地区登陆，风速达每小时169公里，不过登陆时风力已减弱为二级风暴。

More than 2.5 million homes in the state are without power, and parts of the city of Miami are under water.佛罗里达州超过250万户家庭断电，迈阿密部分城区被淹。

Three storm-related deaths have been reported in Florida.该州已接到三起飓风相关的死亡报告。

关于风暴，我们经常听到3个意思相近的词：tornado、typhoon、hurricane。

tornado即龙卷风，主要发生在陆地上。

Typhoon和hurricane其实是一回事，都是热带气旋，只是飓风名称的使用多在北大西洋及东太平洋，所以我们经常听到美国发生飓风，如2005年著名的Hurricane Katrina（卡特里娜飓风）和2012年的Hurricane Sandy（桑迪飓风），以及这次的Hurricane Irma（飓风“艾玛”）；而北太平洋西部使用的词是typhoon，于是我国就习惯称台风。

英文中描述台风或飓风“登陆”的表达为make landfall，而我们通常听到的“台风减弱为热带风暴”可以用weaken to tropical storm来表示，也可以像上文的例句一样用downgrade to a category X storm（减弱为X级风暴）。

飓风介绍英文作文Hurricane is a powerful and destructive natural phenomenon that occurs in certain regions around the world. With strong winds and heavy rainfall, hurricanes can cause significant damage to infrastructure and pose a threat to human lives. The impact of a hurricane can be devastating, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos.The roaring winds of a hurricane can reach incredible speeds, often exceeding 100 miles per hour. These powerful gusts can uproot trees, tear off roofs, and even topple buildings. The sheer force of the wind can be terrifying, as it howls and whistles through the air, leaving a sense of unease and fear in its wake.Accompanying the strong winds is the torrentialrainfall that hurricanes bring. The rain pours down relentlessly, flooding streets and homes, and causingrivers to overflow. The combination of high winds and heavy rain can lead to widespread destruction and make itdifficult for people to evacuate or seek shelter.In addition to the wind and rain, hurricanes also generate massive waves and storm surges. These surges can cause coastal areas to flood, leading to even more destruction and posing a significant threat to those living near the coast. The powerful waves crashing onto the shore can erode beaches and destroy coastal infrastructure, further exacerbating the damage caused by the hurricane.The aftermath of a hurricane is often chaotic and challenging. Communities are left without power, water, and other essential services. Roads are blocked by fallen trees and debris, making it difficult for emergency services to reach those in need. The process of recovery and rebuilding can take months or even years, as people come together to rebuild their lives and communities.Despite the devastation that hurricanes bring, they also serve as a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. They remind us of our vulnerability and the importance of being prepared for such natural disasters.Through advanced warning systems and emergency preparedness measures, we can mitigate the impact of hurricanes and protect ourselves and our communities.In conclusion, hurricanes are powerful and destructive natural phenomena characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. They leave a trail of destruction in their wake, causing damage to infrastructure and posing a threat to human lives. The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic, requiring significant efforts to recover and rebuild. However, they also serve as a reminder of our vulnerability and the need to be prepared for such natural disasters.。

中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练热点24 台风的成因及应对方法一、阅读理解1Maybe you know floods, droughts, earthquakes, sandstorms and so on. But have you ever heard of typhoons(台风)？Typhoons are some of the worst storms, usually around the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. Most happen in July, August and September.How does a typhoon happen? When lots of sea water gets hot in the summer sun, it evaporates into the air. This makes the air hotter.When the air gets warm enough, it starts to move higher up into the sky. Then, cooler air around it rushes in. it fills the space that is left. After the air gets warmer, it starts to move quickly, making wind. The wind goes in circles, and it keeps moving higher in the sky. The warmer the air gets, the quicker the wind moves. And when the wind moves faster than 30 meters a second, a typhoon begins.A typhoon has two parts. One is called the “eye”. In the eye, the wind does not move so fast. The other part is the wall of clouds around the eye. This is where the strongest winds and hardest rains are.Typhoons are very dangerous. In 2004, Typhoon Yunnan killed 164 people in Zhejiang, and 24 people were missing. In May 2006, Typhoon Pearl hit Guangdong and Fujian, and thousands of houses were damaged.What to do when a typhoon hits● Stay in side. Close all the windows and stay away from them.● Try to bring all of your things inside. Strong winds could even blow away your bikes!● Listen to the radio or TV for important information.● If you’re told to go to a safer place, do so right away.1. Typhoons often happen ________.A. in the hot seasonB. in the cold seasonC. only in ChinaD. under the sea2. When a typhoon comes , we cannot ________ .A. close all the windowsB. listen to typhoon newsC. stay outside with our bikesD. stay inside the strong house3. This passage is mainly about ________.A. the knowledge of typhoonB. the eye of a typhoonC. the most dangerous typhoon Y unnanD. the names of typhoon2Typhoons(台风) in the northern part of the world have girls’ na mes. Sometimes they have very beautiful names. Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.It began to rain on the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971. At ten o’clock in the morning, Typhoon Rose was still 130 miles away but already the wind was blowing people’s umbrellas away. The wind became stronger and stronger. The typhoon shelters(避风港) were soon full of boats. Ships that were too big to go inside the shelters put down more anchors(锚)。

看新闻学英语：飓风“桑迪”热词
飓风“桑迪”于美国东部时间29日晚8时许(北京时间30日上午8时许)在美国新泽西州海岸登陆。

目前“桑迪”仍在纽约等地肆虐。

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Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, lashed the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in flood-prone areas and interrupting the presidential campaign.
飓风“桑迪”于周一席卷了人口密集的东海岸，致使交通停运、有洪灾风险的地区被迫清空，同时也使总统竞选活动受到影响。

“桑迪”是美国历史上最大的风暴之一。

Hurricane Sandy（飓风“桑迪”）带来的fierce winds（强风）、heavy rainfall （强降雨）和flooding（洪水）导致不少地区出现long power outages（长时间停电）情况，美国联邦政府、学校以及股市均因飓风关闭。

纽约、华盛顿、费城等population center（人口中心）均为“桑迪”的target area（袭击目标）。

有风险预测公司称，此次飓风造成的economic loss（经济损失）可能高达200亿美元。

台风（typhoon）和飓风（hurricane）是热带气旋（tropical cyclone）中强度最强的一级，因所在海域不同而名称各异，发生在印度洋和大西洋上的称为飓风．发生在西北太平洋上的叫台风。

Irene Hits US: Flood And Power Cuts AlertTropical storm Irene batters northeastern America, leaving at least 29 people dead - as President Barack Obama warns there could be worse to come.As Irene traveled north to the Canadian border, she continued to inflict damage, leaving destruction in her wake. Heavy rains falling on already sodden ground, led to widespread flooding and damage in the northeast. It will be a long time before these communities return to normal life."Around the State, there has been very significant damage. I understand that more than 260 roads are closed. There are numerous bridges that have been knocked out. There's one confirmed fatality and there's a search going on for four people in the southern part of the State."Up and down America's east coast, people assess the damage. Irene has been a deadly storm, destroying property and infrastructure and leaving millions without power. But the predicted catastrophe never fully materialized. New Y ork, one of those cities, that escaped the worst. despite a total public transport shut-down and evacuations, an inconvenient Monday commute and the ongoing cleanup, now the real concerns as America's most populous city recovers from a near mess."It's going to take time to recover from a storm of this magnitude. The effects are still being felt across much of the country, including in New England and States like V ermont where there's been an enormous amount of flooding."The damage caused by this storm will cost billions to put right. Irene may not have been as devastating as feared but her impact will be felt for some time to come.Hannah Thomas-Peter, Sky News, New Y ork.。

飓风袭击美国英语作文Title: The Impact of Hurricanes on the United States。

Hurricanes, the powerful and destructive forces of nature, have long been a significant concern for the United States. Each year, these storms unleash their fury upon coastal regions, leaving behind a trail of devastation and despair. The impact of hurricanes on the United States is profound, affecting not only the physical landscape but also the lives of millions of people. In this essay, wewill explore the various aspects of how hurricanes affect the United States and the measures taken to mitigate their impact.First and foremost, hurricanes pose a significantthreat to human life. The strong winds, torrential rains, and storm surges associated with these storms can cause widespread destruction and loss of life. In recent years, we have witnessed the devastating effects of hurricanes such as Katrina, Harvey, and Sandy, which resulted inhundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in damage. The toll on human life and property is immense, highlighting the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and response measures.Furthermore, hurricanes can have a profound impact on the economy of the United States. The destruction caused by these storms can disrupt critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power lines, leading to significant economic losses. Moreover, the displacement of populations and the destruction of businesses can further exacerbate the economic impact of hurricanes. In the aftermath of a hurricane, affected regions often face a long and arduous road to recovery, with economic repercussions felt for years to come.In addition to their immediate impact, hurricanes can also exacerbate existing social inequalities. Vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities and minorities, are often disproportionately affected by these storms. Limited access to resources and inadequate infrastructure make it difficult for these communities to prepare for andrecover from hurricanes, leaving them particularly vulnerable to the devastating effects of these natural disasters. Addressing these social inequalities isessential to ensuring that all Americans have equal access to resources and opportunities to withstand the impact of hurricanes.Despite the significant challenges posed by hurricanes, the United States has made considerable strides in mitigating their impact. Advances in meteorology and technology have enabled more accurate forecasting of hurricanes, providing communities with valuable time to prepare and evacuate if necessary. In addition, investments in infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness have helped to minimize the impact of hurricanes on critical facilities and services. Furthermore, community-based initiatives aimed at building resilience and fostering collaboration have proven effective in enhancing theability of communities to withstand and recover from hurricanes.In conclusion, hurricanes represent a significant andongoing threat to the United States, with far-reaching impacts on human life, the economy, and social equity. Addressing the challenges posed by hurricanes requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach that encompasses effective disaster preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and social equity. By working together and implementing proactive measures, we can reduce the impact of hurricanes and build more resilient communities that are better equipped to withstand the forces of nature.。

Super Hurricane Sandy Hit the USA!Super hurricane (飓风) called Sandy hit the eastern United States and, so far, has killed at least 92 people.At the end of October, there were still about 6,000,000 users failing to restore （恢复）their power supply. Power users were mainly distributed （分散式）in New York and New Jersey, as well as the west of Wisconsin and Carolina state. The wind power of Sandy has greatly abated (减弱) after it passed Pennsylvania, and moved northward to the west part of New York and Canada and continued to bring heavy rainfall to the west of New York. After moving towards the inland areas of the US, Sandy brought 90-centimeter-thick snow to the Appalachian Mountains as well as the surrounding highlands. So in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, it all snowed heavily.The business and life order in New York began to recover gradually from 31st, Oct. Stock exchange market （证券交易所）reopened, airports began to process flight, and part of the subway lines began to restore their operation. After continuous （连绵不断的）rainy days and windy weather, New York finally backed into the sun on 31st, Oct. The normal order of commercial （商业的）facilities and public transportation facilities began to return to normal. However, the problems with the interruption of powersupply and transportation in New York still took another few days to be solved completely. New York subway system hasn’t resto red operation because there was still some water left in it then. It restored operation on 1st, Nov. On October 31st, there was a serious traffic jam in Manhattan. The mayor （市长）Bloomberg announced that only the car seating at least 3 persons was allowed to go through the bridge and tunnel.The evacuation （撤离）order which asked the people in New York to keep away from low-lying （低洼的）areas has still not been repealed (撤销) in the middle of October .President Obama postponed （延期）his election campaign and went back to the White House to preside （主持）over the rescue work. He inspected （视察）New Jersey, one of the stricken （受灾的）area, on 31st, Oct. He promised to be with the victims of the storm, provide long-term aid, and support the reconstruction （重建）of disastrous（受灾严重的）areas.By 1504 周子珺。

superstorm英语作文Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm bearing down on the US East Coast, strengthened on Monday after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground and public transport shut down.About 50 million people from the Mid-Atlantic to Canada were in the path of the nearly 1,600-km-wide storm, which forecasters said could be the largest to hit the mainland in US history. It was expected to topple trees, damage buildings, cause power outages and trigger heavy flooding.The US National Hurricane Center said on Monday the Category 1 storm had strengthened as it turned toward the coast and was moving at 24 km/h. It was expected to bring a "life-threatening storm surge", coastal hurricane winds and heavy snow in the Appalachian Mountains, the NHC said.Nine US states have declared states of emergency, and President Barack Obama has warned the nation to brace itself."This is a serious and big storm," Obama said after a briefing at the federal government's storm response center in Washington. "We don't yet know where it's going to hit, where we're going to see the biggest impacts."Sandy killed 66 people in the Caribbean before pounding US coastal areas with rain and triggering snow falls at higher elevations.Forecasting services indicated early on Monday the storm would strike the New Jersey shore near Atlantic City on Monday night. While Sandy does not yetpack the punch of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005, it could become more potent as it approaches the US coast.Winds increased to a maximum 140 km/h, the NHC said in its 5 am report, up from 120 km/h three hours earlier. It said tropical Storm force winds reached as far as 780 km from the center.Meanwhile, Republican nominee Mitt Romney canceled rallies in storm-threatened Virginia, one of the most crucial swing states, and went instead to inland Ohio, the Midwestern epicenter of the unpredictable final week battle for the White House.The Republican linked up with his running mate Paul Ryan, who offered prayers to Americans cowering on the East coast in the path of the storm."Let's not forget those fellow Americans of ours," Ryan said.The storm, expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday, was the latest manifestation of the "October Surprise" - the fabled late-campaign news event with the potential to sway the outcome of a US election.Its immediate political impact was unpredictable.Questions:1. What category has the storm been labeled as?2. How many US states have declared states of emergency?3. For which state did Romney cancel his rallies?Answers:1. Category 1.2. Nine.3. Virginia.About the broadcaster:Emily Cheng is an editor at China Daily. She was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Media, English Literature and Politics. She has worked in the media industry since starting university and this is the third time she has settled abroad - she interned with a magazine in Hong Kong 2007 and studied at the University of Leeds in 2009.。