Read the passage and check your understanding by doing the multiple choice exercises.The Great Storm More Than 30 Years OnOn 16th October 1987, southern Britain was hit by hurricane force winds, the worst storm to occur in Britain since 1703.More than thirty years on, Britain is remembering the devastation caused by what came to be known as "The Great Storm" : 15 million trees across the region were uprooted due to the wind, as well as the fact that a wet autumn in general had made the ground very muddy. The falling trees caused destruction to buildings and vehicles and blocked roads and railway lines, causing everyone from commuters to schoolchildren to stay at home.There were also black-outs across the area, as power lines were damaged by falling trees and flying debris. People resorted to candles and torches for light, and gas stoves and open fires to cook food.The storm raged for 4 hours before dawn, and claimed 18 lives. The freak storm caused damage of more than one billion pounds (15 billion RMB), and sustained injuries to hundreds of people.The effects of the bad weather were heightened by the fact that most people were completely unprepared, because the weather forecasters were caught out. Earlier that week, weather forecasts had predicted severe weather. But forecasters thought it would miss Britain, and only affect the English Channel. A weatherman, Michael Fish is infamous for saying the storm wouldn’t happen, though in fact he was talking about a hurricane in Florida at the time.But could the same thing happen today in Britain? Well, as a result of climate change, many people think that sudden and severe weather changes are more likely. However, meteorological technology has improved, and now uses satellites to get a much more accurate picture of future weather. So if another Great Storm comes along, the British public should be better warned and prepared!(1) (单选题)In 1987, southern Britain was hit by the worst storm ______________.A.in decadesB.in centuriesC.in historyD.since 1703(2) (单选题)The severe destruction to roads and buildings was caused by ______________.A.the heavy rainB.the hurricane force windsC.the falling treesD.the wet autumn weather(3) (单选题)People had to suffer from ______________ because of the storm.A.power failureB.water shortageC.gas supplyD.food price(4) (单选题)Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The British would be better prepared if another storm occurred.B.It is certain that another great storm will hit Britain again in the near future.C.Severe weather changes are more likely due to climate change.D.Weather forecast would be more accurate as technology improves.(5) (单选题)Which of the following was the consequence of the Great Storm?A.Transportation broke down and people couldn’t go to work.B.Hundreds of people lost their lives in it.C.People couldn’t cook their food because of the blackouts.D.It caused an economic damage worth of 15 million RMB.A.ManyB.NoneC.EachD.Any( )16.E.successF.friendshipG.experienceH.teamwork( )17.I.get away fromJ.look forK.wait forL.put out( )18.M.ButN.HoweverO.SoP.Because( )19.Q.saveR.loseS.waste(浪费)T.leave( )20.U.in the middleV.at the endW.in frontX.on the left( )21.Y.boredZ.tired[.hungry.angry( )22.].far^.farther_.high`.higher( )23.a.Afterb.Duringc.Befored.Until( )24.e.hurtf.putg.cheerh.mix( )25.i.Wherej.Whenk.Whatl.How( )26.m.luckilyn.carefullyo.sadlyp.exactly