Although tornadoes can happen in any state,they are most common in the central U.S.This is why that part of the country is nicknamed(给……起绰号) Tornado Alley.Though this past weekend’s storms were damaging,they were not abnormal for this time of year.More tornadoes hit the U.S.in May than in any other month,according to the National Weather Service(NWS).

　　“We’ve had at least one tornado reported somewhere in the nation every day since May 2,”weather expert Greg Carbin said.“It’s a dangerous time of year.”

　　【语篇导读】本文是说明文。龙卷风席卷了美国中部。

　　1.Which part of the U.S.was hit by tornadoes on Sunday?

　　A.The central part. B.The eastern part.

　　C.The western part. D.The southern part.

　　答案:A

　　解析:细节理解题。由第一段中的“Sunday’s tornadoes damaged some small towns in the middle of the U.S.”可知,周日美国中部受到了龙卷风的袭击。

　　2.What happened to people in South Central Calhoun High School?

　　A.They were killed by floodwaters.

　　B.They survived the tornado luckily.

　　C.They were badly hurt by the storm.

　　D.They were not influenced by the tornado.

　　答案:B

　　解析:推理判断题。由第三段中的“One hundred and fifty people had gathered in the safety of the school’s basement,and all escaped without major harm”可推断,学校的人因为提前躲到了地下室而很幸运地从龙卷风中幸存下来。

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