摘要：(2010山东威海模拟.四.C) Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world.Although hot weather just makes most people hot,it can cause medical problems-and death. Floods,storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year.And,we hear much about them in news reports.We generally hear little about heat.which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer. Health experts say that since the year 1900,very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event.One year-the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1700 deaths in the United States.In 1995,more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city-Chicago,Illinois. Besides drinking lots of cool water,doctors say there are other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat.Stay out of the sun,if possible.Wear loose,light?weight and light?colored clothes.Wear a hat while in the sun.Eat fewer hot and heavy foods.And,when possible,cook foods during cooler time of the day.If possible,rest more often. Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat.They will prevent sickness,help you feel better and may even save your life. 1.Hot weather is common . A.all over the world B.in lots of parts of the world C.in most parts of the world D.in few parts of the world 2.Usually people don’t think that is nature’s most dangerous killer. A.heat B.a flood C.a storm D.an earthquake 3.As the text mentioned,the hot weather caused at least 2300 deaths in the United States . A.in 1900 B.in 1980 C.in 1995 D.in 1980 and 1995 4.Which of the following is CORRECT? A.The doctors say that we have no ways to prevent the deaths caused by heat. B.Very hot weather has killed most people among the other natural events. C.Any other event has killed more people than very hot weather. D.All the other events haven’t killed so many people as very hot weather itself. 5.The passage is talking about . A.all kinds of terrible natural events in the world B.some health problems caused by hot weather C.how to prevent and treat health problems D.the health problems in hot weather and the ways to prevent them 答案:1.B 由第一段第一句可知. 2.A 由第二段最后一句可知. 3.D 由第三段最后两句可知. 4.B 由第三段第一句可知. 5.D 由整篇短文可总结出答案应为D项.

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