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Strong earthquakes hit the east of Japan in the afternoon of March 11, causing several meter-high tsunami
(海啸), which killed more than 10,000 people in areas along the coast. Several nuclear plants (核电站) at the
coast were broken by the earthquake and tsunami. People living near the plants have been asked to move away.
People living within 30 kilometers of the first plant are asked to stay indoors and close all windows.
The breaking of the nuclear plants is causing electricity shortages (电力短缺) in Eastern Japan. As a result,
electricity is cut off for 3-hour periods in the area of Tokyo and some other areas during daytime. In order to
save electricity, some shops, restaurants and tourist places in the areas are closed for some time every day. But
all major airports and train lines are still open and operating.
For the above reasons, tourists are advised not to visit the eastern areas in the near future. Visits to Western
Japan are not affected by the event. People who plan to travel over the coming weeks and months are advised
to pay attention to the situation for a few more days before making decisions.
1. This passage may probably be written by a _____.
A. scientist
B. traveler
C. story writer
D. news reporter
2. People living near the plants were asked to move away because _____.
A. there would be more earthquakes and tsunamis
B. several nuclear plants had been broken
C. there were serious electricity shortages
D. their houses were washed away by the tsunami
3. They closed some shops and restaurants for some time every day to _____.
A. avoid making electricity shortages even worse
B. avoid more people getting together
C. rebuild their broken buildings
D. keep away from nuclear radiation (核辐射)
4. The word "_____" can be used instead of the underlined word "advised" in the last paragraph.
A. found
B. invited
C. told
D. met
5. Which of the following is right?
A. The earthquake happened before the tsunami.
B. The earthquake happened after the tsunami.
C. There was no electricity in Eastern Japan.
D. People were not allowed to visit Western Japan.
