Southwest Kyushu Island,Japan 1792 15,030 Moro Gulf,Philippines 1976 8,000 Tokaido-Kashima,Japan 1703 5,233 Nankaido,Japan 1605 5,000

13What kind of people is the passage mainly written for?

A.Scientists. B.Artists. C.Experts. D.Common readers.

14According to the chart,how many tsunamis have struck Japan?

A.Two. B.Five. C.Six. D.Four.

15According to the chart,the second-worst tsunami happened in 　　　.

A.Northern Chile B.Nankaido,Japan C.Indian Ocean D.South China Sea

II.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.　16　 Second,your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third,note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

　　You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.　17　 Whenever or however you take notes,keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.　18　

　　The following methods may work best for you.

●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

●Write your notes in your own words.

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●Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes,you may want to use your own shorthand (速记).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.　20