Top Notch 3a Part2
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Death of a City in the morning of august 24,79ce. pompeii was a wealthy Roman city full of people and life. No one thought that in two days the city would become a grave for 2000 people. Pompeii is located 8KM from Mt. Vesuvius. the mountain had once been active volcano, but it had never erupted during the lifetime of anyone in the city. People were, hoever used to earthquakes. perhaps that is why when the earth shook for days they were wrong. The first sign of danger was a strange cloud rising from mount Vesuvius. It was a cloud of dark smoke and ash. For about eight hours, the cloud grew and covered a huge area beyond the city. the cloud carried rocks and ash, which fell over Pompeii like rain. people evacuated th city in terror, that night, hoever, the rain of rocks and ash stopped many people thought the danger was over and returned to their homes, around 7:30 the next morning about 2000 people were walking around the city, probebly looking at the damage from the day before. suddenly Mt. Vesurus exploded. sending a landslide of hot rocks, fire and gasses toward Pompeii . In less than two minutes, it killed everything in its path, and buried the city.the city was perfectly preserved and remained buried for almost 2000 years, Now people can learn a lot about how the Ancient Romans lived from studying Pompeii.
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Listen to the audio and answer the following questions. The reporter is describing a _________ .
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Flood
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Typhoon
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Drought
Correct Answer
A. FloodExplanation
The reporter is describing a flood. This can be inferred from the audio as the reporter is likely talking about a situation where there is excessive water causing damage and disruption. The mention of a flood indicates that the area is experiencing a large amount of water overflowing and affecting the surroundings.Rate this question:
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Listen to the audio and answer the following questions. The reporter is describing a _________ .
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Flood
- B.
Typhoon
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Drought
Correct Answer
A. FloodExplanation
The correct answer is flood. This can be inferred from the fact that the reporter is describing a situation where there is excessive water, which is characteristic of a flood.Rate this question:
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The storm will probably be _______ .
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Mild
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Severe
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Catastrophic
Correct Answer
C. CatastrophicExplanation
The word "catastrophic" suggests that the storm will be extremely severe and potentially cause significant damage or destruction. It implies that the storm will have a high level of intensity and could have devastating consequences.Rate this question:
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According to the report, the death toll is ____________ .
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Low
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High
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Not known
Correct Answer
C. Not knownExplanation
The given statement mentions that the death toll is "not known." This means that there is no information or data available regarding the number of deaths.Rate this question:
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4. There __________ from the landslide.
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Is no property damage
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Are no survivors
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Are no death
Correct Answer
C. Are no deathExplanation
The correct answer suggests that there were no fatalities resulting from the landslide. This implies that while there may have been other consequences such as property damage or survivors, the absence of any deaths is the focus of the answer.Rate this question:
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This report mentions supplies you should have ___________ .
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In case of an evacuation
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In a shelter
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In a first aid kit
Correct Answer
C. In a first aid kitExplanation
The report mentions supplies you should have in a first aid kit. This implies that the report provides a list of essential items that should be included in a first aid kit. These supplies are likely to be necessary in case of an emergency or injury, and having them readily available in a first aid kit can help provide immediate medical assistance.Rate this question:
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***CHANGE the sentences from DIRECT to INDIRECT speech.*** Dad said,"the batteries in the flashlight need to be changed." Dad said that the batteries in the flashight ________
Correct Answer
needed to be changedExplanation
Dad said that the batteries in the flashlight needed to be changed.Rate this question:
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The weather forecaster said the worst storm in fifty years." The weather forecaster said that it ________ in fifty years.
Correct Answer
was the worst stormExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, so the correct answer is "was the worst storm." This phrase correctly completes the sentence and conveys the information that the storm was the most severe in fifty years.Rate this question:
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The mayor of the town said, "Evacuation immediately." The mayor of the town said ________
Correct Answer
to evacuate immediatelyExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "to evacuate immediately". This answer accurately completes the sentence by filling in the blank with the missing words "to evacuate immediately". The mayor of the town gave the instruction to evacuate immediately, indicating a sense of urgency and the need for immediate action.Rate this question:
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The doctor told them, "It;s important to get vaccinations before your trip." the doctor told them that________
Correct Answer
it was important to get vaccinations before their tripExplanation
The correct answer is "it was important to get vaccinations before their trip." This answer accurately reflects the reported speech in the given sentence. The doctor told them that it was important to get vaccinations before their trip, indicating that the doctor emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated prior to their journey.Rate this question:
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The TV reporter said."thousands of people will suffer from the flood." The TV reporter said that thousands of people ________ from the flood.
Correct Answer
would sufferExplanation
The correct answer is "would suffer." This is because the TV reporter is making a prediction about the future, stating that thousands of people will experience suffering as a result of the flood. By using "would suffer," the reporter is conveying a sense of certainty about this future event.Rate this question:
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The emergency workers said,' Don't drink tap water without boiling it for 20 minutes." The emergency workers said ________ without boiling it for 20 minutes.
Correct Answer
not to drink tap waterExplanation
The correct answer is "not to drink tap water." The statement by the emergency workers advises against consuming tap water without boiling it for 20 minutes.Rate this question:
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Choose say or tell: what did the police ______________ about the emergency?
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Tell
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Say
Correct Answer
B. SayExplanation
The correct answer is "say" because when we use "say," we are referring to the actual words spoken by someone. In this case, the question is asking what the police said about the emergency, indicating that we are interested in the specific words or information communicated by the police.Rate this question:
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The experts ___________ that this is going to be worst storm of the season.
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Say
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Tell
Correct Answer
A. SayExplanation
The word "say" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to report or convey information or opinions. In this context, the experts are likely stating or expressing their belief that this storm is going to be the worst of the season. "Tell" could also be a possible answer, but it is typically used when giving instructions or informing someone directly, rather than expressing an opinion or making a statement.Rate this question:
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Can you _______ me what you heard during the weather report?
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Say
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Tell
Correct Answer
B. TellExplanation
The word "tell" is the correct answer because it is used to report information or convey something to someone. In this context, the speaker is asking if the other person can inform or communicate what they heard during the weather report. The word "say" is not the correct answer because it is used to express words or phrases, but not necessarily to convey information or report something.Rate this question:
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Can you _________ me what you heard during the weather report?
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Tell
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Say
Correct Answer
A. TellExplanation
The word "tell" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate verb to use when asking someone to relay information or communicate something that they heard. In this context, the speaker is asking the person if they can inform or disclose the details of what they heard during the weather report. The word "say" could also be used in this sentence, but "tell" is a more commonly used verb in this context.Rate this question:
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The reporters ____________ that everyone should leave before the storm.
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Tell
- B.
Say
Correct Answer
B. SayExplanation
The correct answer is "say" because in this context, the word "say" is used to express a command or instruction. The reporters are telling or instructing everyone to leave before the storm.Rate this question:
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Did the eruption of mount Vesuvius cause any injuries?
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Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius did cause injuries. This volcanic eruption occurred in 79 AD and resulted in the destruction of the nearby cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The intense heat and ash from the eruption caused numerous injuries to the inhabitants of these cities, including burns, respiratory problems, and physical trauma from falling debris. Additionally, the eruption caused a pyroclastic surge, a fast-moving cloud of hot gas and volcanic matter, which caused instant death to many people in the vicinity. Therefore, it is evident that the eruption of Mount Vesuvius caused significant injuries.Rate this question:
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Did people leave Pompeii when ashes started falling?
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No
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Yes
- C.
No information
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
The answer "no" suggests that people did not leave Pompeii when ashes started falling. This implies that the residents of Pompeii did not immediately evacuate or abandon the city when the volcanic eruption occurred.Rate this question:
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Did the volcano kill people in Pompeii slowly?
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Yes
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No
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No information
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Option 4
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The question is asking if the volcano killed people in Pompeii slowly. The correct answer is "No." This suggests that the volcano did not kill people slowly in Pompeii.Rate this question:
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Was the buried city of Pompeii discovered by accident?
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Not given
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. Not givenExplanation
The information about whether the buried city of Pompeii was discovered by accident or not is not provided in the given question.Rate this question:
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