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Tsunami is a natural disaster, which is a Japanese word that means "sea wave". A tsunami is a huge sea wave that forms mainly in the Pacific Ocean area. People die and property is destroyed when a tsunami hits land. What causes these dangerous sea waves? Sometimes, tsunamis are caused when earthquakes take place underwater. Then, water begins to move up and down from the top of the ocean right down to the bottom. Waves begin to form, and each wave is called a tsunami. A tsunami is less than one meter high and can move at a speed of almost 800 kilometers per hour while it is far out in the ocean. But the tsunami rises much higher and moves more slowly as it comes closer to land. The weather bureau warns people over the radio and television when a tsunami is heading for land. These warnings have helped save many lives. According to this passage,   _  . A) a tsunami can't cause lots of trouble B) people can save their lives when a tsunami is coming C) the warning from the weather bureau can help people save their lives D) no one can escape when a tsunami is coming
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C


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One day my teacher said, " _ ." From that moment, I knew I had to enjoy my life. Do not waste time, because, you know, time will not come back. You cannot buy it. It is one of those things in life that you must really, really value. When you see an opportunity, take it. You might not get it back. Never let an opportunity pass. And if it is too hard, remember that in the middle of every difficulty lies an opportunity. Remember, you cannot choose how you' re going to die, or when. You can only decide how you' re going to live. Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow. Don' t just think of the present, but also think of your future. Your future is yet another chapter in your life and another way to live it. Every single living thing has a purpose in life. "The purpose of life is a life of purpose," said Robert Byme. Learn to use time wisely, take opportunities, and enjoy life. We can discover the meaning of life in three different ways: (1) by doing a deed;  (2) by experiencing a value;  (3) by suffering life. So, what are you buying with yours? This article is most probably from  _  . A) an explanation of time in the universe B) an essay about time and life C) an argument that time is the most important thing in life D) a description of an important class
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C


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With winter fast approaching, flu season is here. People can easily catch the flu bug and they try to fight it with western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine or some homemade secret recipes. Yet some of these strategies are ineffective or even harmful, the best way to counter the flu is to protect us from contracting it. So here are some good habits to protect people from contracting flu from the very beginning. *During the day, keep the bedroom window open to let fresh air in. *Wash your face with cold water in the morning and wash your feet with hot water in the evening. This practice can help boost blood circulation and improve the body's resistance. *Do some exercises in the morning. such as jogging or shadowboxing for 10 minutes. *Rinse  your mouth with salt water or tea every morning and every evening. This can help kill flu bacteria, clear phlegm and keep the mouth fresh. *Wear more clothes when it's cold and take some off when it's warm *Get a bottle of vinegar or Chinese white wine at hand and smell it now and then. Their pungent smell can help people get refreshed and improve their body's resistance. * Drink two kinds of beverages before going to bed, which can help people stay away from the flu: soup made of radish and vinegar, and tea made of fresh ginger . *Close the doors and windows and put a pot of boiling vinegar in the room Vinegar steam is a good way to kill flu bacteria in the air. According to the passage, we can know that the best way to fight the flu is to   _  . A) take western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine B) avoid getting it at the very beginning C) use some homemade secret recipes D) drink two kinds of beverages before going to bed in winter
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B