Ⅲ. 阅读理解

(原创)(October 3rd, 2012—CNN)　They stepped onto the evening ferries(渡轮)in Hong Kong’s crowded harbor to watch the sky light up with fireworks to celebrate China’s National Day on October 1st, 2012. Instead, the night ended in chaos and tragedy.

Two ferries crashed Monday night, upending one of the ships and sending passengers into the water. At least 38 people died. Rescuers picked up 123 survivors and are still searching for a countless number of others who are missing.

Passengers on board said they had only moments to escape. “First it was up to here and then there. The water rose so quickly, ”one woman, who refused to be named, told CNN affiliate i-Cable. “We thought we were going to die for sure. ”

“The boat rolled violently before it partially sank. I opened the window and pushed a child out. I put a life jacket on him and pushed him out first, ”she told i-Cable. “At the time, it was very chaotic. The boat was completely standing straight up in the water. All the tables and chairs were everywhere. It was like a slide; everything was sliding down. ”

Authorities are investigating what caused the crash, Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident in more than 40 years. The police have arrested seven crew members from the boats on suspicion of endangering passengers.

On Tuesday, the front of the stricken boat was still sticking out of the water, connected to a barge(游艇)equipped with a crane just a few hundred meters from the coast of Lamma. Emergency services boats surrounded the scene, and divers conducted a search.

Monday’s crash is Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident since 1971, when 88 people died after the ferry Fat Shan capsized between Hong Kong and Macau amid a typhoon. (296W)

1. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word“chaotic”in the fourth paragraph?

A. messy B. dirty

C. frightening D. shocking

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. 88 people died in the maritime accident in 1971.

B. 161 people died or injured together in the maritime accident in Hong Kong’s crowded harbor on October 1st, 2012.

C. This maritime accident on October 1st, 2012 is Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident in more than 40 years.

D. Authorities are investigating the cause of the maritime accident.

3. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident

B. People in Hong Kong celebrate China’s National Day

C. Two ferries collided

D. Rescuers rescue survivors in the maritime accident

4. Where does the passage probably come from?

A. An advertisement. B. A novel.

C. A book review. D. A newspaper.

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