强风暴逼近北方地区，中国发布多项天气预警

China Issues Multiple Weather Alerts as Strong Gales and Storms Approach Northern Regions

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Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. What is the primary purpose of the orange alert issued by China’s meteorological authority?

A. To announce the highest level of weather warning.  

B. To encourage residents to evacuate to safer regions.  

C. To predict the exact timing and location of the storms.  

D. To inform the public about upcoming severe weather conditions.  

Q2. Which areas are expected to experience winds reaching up to force 13 on the national wind scale?

A. Inner Mongolia and Hebei.  

B. Xinjiang and Gansu.  

C. Shanxi and Beijing.  

D. Central China regions.  

Q3. What can be inferred about the blue alerts issued by the NMC?

A. They are more severe than orange alerts.  

B. They cover a wider range of weather phenomena and regions.  

C. They are only relevant to northern areas like Inner Mongolia.  

D. They focus exclusively on sandstorms and snowstorms.  

Q4. What precautions are recommended for residents during high winds?

A. To avoid traveling to northern regions.  

B. To stay indoors and avoid tall structures.  

C. To monitor weather updates every hour.  

D. To move closer to temporary shelters.  

Q5. What is the main function of China’s four-tier weather warning system?

A. To predict severe weather phenomena accurately.  

B. To categorize alerts by geographical regions.  

C. To help the public and authorities prepare for adverse weather.  

D. To provide updates on weather conditions every hour.  

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

China Issues Multiple Weather Alerts as Strong Gales and Storms Approach Northern Regions

BEIJING – (Q1) China’s meteorological authority has raised an orange alert, the second-highest level in its four-tier weather warning system, for unusually strong gales expected to sweep across northern regions over the weekend. This alert was issued on Friday, warning the public to exercise caution as severe weather conditions approach.

meteorological adj. 气象的，气象学的  

gale n. 强风，大风

According to the National Meteorological Center (NMC), (Q2) starting from Friday, winds reaching up to force 13 on the national wind scale (equivalent to 37.0-41.4 meters per second) are forecast to hit parts of Inner Mongolia and Hebei. These powerful winds are expected to intensify and expand their reach from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, affecting additional northern areas, including Shanxi and Beijing.

(Q3) In addition to the orange alert for gales, the NMC has also issued blue alerts for a variety of severe weather phenomena, including snowstorms, sandstorms, and rainstorms. These conditions are predicted to impact a broader range of regions, such as parts of Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu, and areas in central China.

The NMC has strongly advised residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions. (Q4) People are urged to stay indoors whenever possible and to avoid lingering near tall buildings, billboards, temporary structures, and trees when outside, as these could pose safety risks during high winds.

Chin’s four-tier weather warning system categorizes alerts by severity, with red being the most critical, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. (Q5) This system is designed to help the public and authorities prepare for and respond to adverse weather conditions effectively.

The meteorological authority continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates as necessary. Residents in the impacted regions are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and to follow safety guidelines to minimize risks during this period of extreme weather.

Part III. KEY

Q1. D.【解析】细节题。根据“China’s meteorological authority has raised an orange alert, the second-highest level in its four-tier weather warning system, for unusually strong gales expected to sweep across northern regions over the weekend.”，可知中国气象局发布了橙色预警是为了警告公众即将席卷北方地区的异常强风，也就是告知公众即将到来的恶劣天气。因此正确答案为D。

Q2.A.【解析】细节题。根据“Starting from Friday, winds reaching up to force 13 on the national wind scale (equivalent to 37.0-41.4 meters per second) are forecast to hit parts of Inner Mongolia and Hebei.”，可知从周五开始，预计风力达到国家风力等级13级的强风将袭击内蒙古和河北部分地区。因此正确答案为A。

Q3. B.【解析】推理题。根据“In addition to the orange alert for gales, the NMC has also issued blue alerts for a variety of severe weather phenomena, including snowstorms, sandstorms, and rainstorms. These conditions are predicted to impact a broader range of regions, such as parts of Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu, and areas in central China.”，可知国家气象中心还对各种恶劣天气现象发布了蓝色预警，包括暴雪、沙尘暴和暴雨，这些情况预计将影响更广泛的地区，例如内蒙古、新疆、甘肃和中国中部地区的部分地区，可以推断得出蓝色预警覆盖更广泛的天气现象和地区。因此正确答案为B。

Q4. B.【解析】细节题。根据“People are urged to stay indoors whenever possible and to avoid lingering near tall buildings, billboards, temporary structures, and trees when outside, as these could pose safety risks during high winds.”，可知人们被建议尽可能待在室内，并避免在户外停留在高楼、广告牌、临时建筑和树木附近，因为这些在强风中可能存在安全风险。因此正确答案为B。

Q5. C.【解析】主旨题。根据“This system is designed to help the public and authorities prepare for and respond to adverse weather conditions effectively.”，可知四级预警系统旨在帮助公众和当局有效应对、防范恶劣天气状况。因此正确答案为C。

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