II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of
which occur in the Central and northern provinces. November 2nd, 1997, however, was an unexpected day
when the major storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100
years. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westward. Later, it struck extreme
Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3000 people were reported lost and died. Ca
Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and heavy rainfalls caused
flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later
struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree.
Today, residents in Mekong Delta still remember Linda after 20 years. The duration of the time is
enough for a kid to grow up from an unforgettable event. The memory of a particular typhoon improves
everyone’s awareness of natural disasters.
B. Answer the questions.
1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam?
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2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda?
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3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam?
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4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda?
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5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam?
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6. How many years have passed since the disaster
