III. Read the text and complete the tasks. In each task, write in the answer (the number 1, 2 or 3) Tornadoes
Tomadoes are storms with very strong turning winds and dark clouds. These winds are perhaps
the strongest on earth. They reach speeds of 300 miles per hour. The dark clouds are shaped like
a funnel - wide at the bottom. The winds are strongest in the center of the funnel.
Tornadoes are especially common in the United States, but only in certain parts. They occur
mainly in the central states
A hot afternoon in the spring is the most likely time for a tomado. Clouds become dark. There is
thunder, lighting, and rain. A cloud forms a funnel and begins to twist. The faster the winds, the
louder the noise. Tomadoes always move in northeastern direction. They never last longer then
eight hours
A tornado's path is narrow, but within that surrow path a tomado can destroy everything. It can
smash buildings and rip up trees. Tomadoes can kill people as well
The worst tomado swept through the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana in 1925, killing 689
people
Modern weather equipment now makes it possible to warn people of tornadoes. People have a
much better chance of protecting themselves. But nothing can stop tornadoes from destroying
everything in their path
Funnel - воронка Twist - крутить
Common - распространенный Rip up — вырывать
Warn - предупреждат
per hour
1. According to the author tornadoes reach speeds of
1) 300 miles
2) 250 miles
3) 325 miles
2 Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the text?
1) A hot afternoon in the spring is the most likely time for a tomado
2) They never last longer then eighteen hours.
3) Tornadoes can kill people as well

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