Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 3 Reading
Task. Read the text carefully and answer the questions. Use NO MORE THAN 3 words
Hurricanes
Have you ever been to a hurricane? Hurricanes are serious weather storms. These
damage. But what is a hurricane? Another name for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone. A huh
or thunderstorms, torrential rains, and waves with winds up to 75 mph or higher. A hurrican
storm that starts out in the ocean and gathers speed and strength as it travels.
When the winds inside these storms reach 39 mph, they are given names. An internati
developed the list of names. Hurricanes alternate back and forth between male and female
the hurricanes names makes it easier for meteorologists to identify and track certain storms
easier to announce hurricane warnings. as well.
The best place to be during a hurricane is to be at-home and away from windows and
hurricane is very bad, you will probably be asked to evacuate and move to safer ground. It is
keep a bag ready that contains fresh water, long-lasting food. first aid kit, flashlight rain fe
items that would be useful if you had to leave your home for a few days.
1. What is a hurricane?
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2. What can people do that to save their lives when hurricanes start?
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What do people keep in bag when they leave their home because of hurricane?
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4. What is the 2nd name for "hurricanes"? ?​