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        A tropical cyclone is a violent low pressure storm that usually occurs over warm oceans of over 80°F or 27°C. It winds counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere as it is described for the term, cyclone itself. This powerful storm is fueled by the heat energy that is released when water vapor condenses at high altitudes, the heat ultimately derived from the Sun.

        The center of a tropical cyclone, called the eye, is relatively calm and warm. This eye, which is roughly 20 to 30 miles wide, is clear, mainly because of subsiding air within it. The ring of clouds around the eye is the eyewall, where clouds reach highest and precipitation is heaviest. The strong wind, gusting up to 360 kilometers per hour, occurs when a tropical cyclone’s eyewall passes over land.

        There are various names for a tropical cyclone depending on its location and strength. In Asia, a tropical cyclone is named according to its strength. The strongest is a typhoon; its winds move at more than 117 kilometers per hour. In India, it is called a cyclone. Over the North Atlantic and in the South Pacific, they call it a hurricane.

        On average, there are about 100 tropical cyclones worldwide each year. A tropical cyclone peaks in late summer when the difference between temperature in the air and sea surface is the greatest. However, it has its own seasonal patterns. May is the least active month, while September is the most active.

        The destruction associated with a tropical cyclone results not only from the force of the wind, but also from the storm surge and the waves it generates. It is born and sustained over large bodies of warm water, and loses its strength over inland regions that are comparatively safe from receiving strong winds. Although the tract of a tropical cyclone is very erratic, the Weather Service can still issue timely warnings to the public if a tropical cyclone is approaching densely populated areas. If people ever experience a cyclone, they would know how strong it could be.

The word “erratic” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_____

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We decided not to travel, _____ the terrible weather forecast.

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The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in John Street. _____, they do free

home deliveries.

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Richard Byrd was ____ first person in history to fly over ____ North Pole.

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Ninety-seven percent of the world’s water are salt water found in the oceans.

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As John _____ enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other careers.

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The widened _____ will help keep traffic flowing during rush hours.

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She is so attractive. Many boys run after her.

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Doctors and nurses of this hospital have worked round the clock to help those injured in the recent earthquake.

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Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really know what that means until you learn about it the _____ way.

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_____ you happen to visit him, give him my best wishes.

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Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him.

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Today, some students tend to _____ the importance of soft skills as they solely focus on academic subjects at school.

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Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport.

Anne: “Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!”

Marry: “_____”

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Fred Astaire is said to have been the most popular dancer of his time, but he was also a talented actor, a singer, and choreographer.

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You can use a microwave or cook this kind of food in a conventional oven.