五、短文填空(本题共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据各题所给首字母的提示,写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式,使短文通顺。
It was a dark day in Canada in 1998 when rain began to fall from the sky. However, this was not ordinary(普通的) rain—it turned into ice as it fell t 56 the cold air. It rained for six days, and as m 57 as ten centimetres of ice collected on roads and power lines.
On 5th January, the people of Montreal w 58 up to find they had no electricity in their homes. It was d 59 and cold. The roads were covered with ice, s 60 it was very dangerous to walk or drive anywhere. Families had to stay inside and burn wood to k 61 warm. They expected the power to come back at any time.
However, the ice kept falling. More power lines f 62 down, and the roads became even more dangerous.
F 63 , after six days, the ice storm stopped, but the trouble was not over. Since the ice started to melt, it fell from the roofs of buildings l 64 knives. Most of the power lines were so badly damaged that they could not be repaired.
The people of Canada will never forget how terrible n 65 can be. Everyone hopes that there will never be another ice storm like the one in 1998.
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六、阅读与回答问题(本题共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据短文内容回答问题。
[2026 南通期末]Floods happen when too much water covers the land. They can come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea. Floods can be very dangerous. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives because of floods.
Floods also cause many other serious problems. In 2024, more than 19 million people had to leave their houses because of floods. That's like moving everyone in a whole country, such as Somalia(索马里) or the Netherlands(荷兰). Floods can also damage roads, bridges and schools. In 2023, floods in Slovenia(斯洛文尼亚) caused damage equal to about 16% of the country's economy. In the United States, floods cost billions of dollars every year. After a flood, food can become hard to find, and dirty water can spread disease.
Floods are becoming more common, and one major reason is the rising temperature of the Earth. Warmer air can hold more water, leading to heavier rain and stronger storms. Also, dry ground cannot absorb water well, so water runs quickly into low-lying areas and causes floods. Another important reason is rising sea levels, which make coastal floods worse. Large waves push more water onto the land. Scientists say that by the year 2100, major floods that once happened only once every 100 years may occur every year. Many cities could then face serious danger.
So, what can we do to deal with floods? There are some clear ways. First, we can depend on warning systems. These systems can tell people when floods are coming, so everyone has enough time to get to safe places before the disaster hits. Second, we can build sea walls to stop floodwater from spreading onto the land. Third, cities can be turned into "sponge cities" by building special streets and green spaces—these features help soak up rainwater, slow it down and reduce the risk of flooding. Finally, in some specific areas, we can carry out a plan called "managed retreat", which scientists say is the safest way. This means moving people away from these areas that flood again and again.
Floods are a big challenge. But if we work together and plan well, we can stay safe and protect our houses. By understanding the causes and taking action, we can make a real difference.
66. Where do floods mainly come from?

67. How many people had to leave their houses in 2024 because of the floods?

68. Why are floods becoming more common?

69. How do "sponge cities" help reduce flood risks?

70. What can we do to keep safe and sound if there is a flood? (请自拟一句话作答)