Authorities are investigating what caused the crash, Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident in more than 40 years. Police have arrested seven crew members from the boats on suspicion of endangering passengers.

　　On Tuesday, the front of the strickenboat was still sticking out of the water, connected to a barge(游艇)equipped with a crane just a few hundred meters from the coast of Lamma. Emergency services boats surrounded the scene, and divers conducted a search.

　　Monday’s crash is Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident since 1971, when 88 people died after the ferry Fat Shan capsized between Hong Kong and Macau amid a typhoon. (238W)

　　1. Why did they step onto the evening ferries in Hong Kong’s crowded harbor?

　　A. To watch the sky light up with fireworks to celebrate China’s National Day.

　　B. To enjoy the beautiful night scene.

　　C. To rescue the survivors in the maritime accident.

　　D. To celebrate the China’s National Day.

　　2. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “chaotic” in the fourth paragraph?

　　A. Messy.

　　B. Dirty.

　　C. Frightening.

　　D. Shocking.

　　3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

　　A. 88 people died in the maritime accident in 1971.

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