Luyện tập, Trắc Nhiệm: Lesson 9.3. Communication & Pronunciation

Read the following report on a natural disaster happening in Indonesia and answer the tbl_questions below

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province on September 28, 2018, triggering a tsunami and landslides that caused widespread destruction and loss of life. More than 2,000 people are known to have died and 4,400 are seriously injured, according to the Indonesia disaster management agency. About 1.5 million people in Central Sulawesi are likely affected. With about 68,000 houses damaged or destroyed, hundreds of thousands of people are still displaced. Many families have lost their loved ones, homes, means of livelihood and personal belongings. The roads and bridges are damaged and the accessibility to some remote areas is challenging. Communication lines and power outages are also disrupted. The functionality of the main airport in Palu has been hampered that further hinder humanitarian actions.

1. How strong was the earthquake in Indonesia?

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2. When did the earthquake strike?

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3. How many people are claimed dead in the report?

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4. How many people are likely affected?

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Read the passage in question 1 and answer the question.

What does “hamper” in the last sentence mean?

Write:

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