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SCMP Reporter

Reading comprehension
Answer the following questions
1 Which cyclone was expected to hit Myanmar last month? 
a. Bijli
b. Nargis
c. Nwei
d. Irrawaddy
2 What material has been added to a new storm shelter  to withstand another cyclone? 
a. iron beams
b. hardened mud 
c. reinforced concrete
d. wooden planks
3 Why was Zarganar imprisoned, according to the article? 
a.  he failed to warn people of the severity of Cyclone Nargis
b. he supervised the construction of schools that were destroyed by the cyclone  
c.  he provided aid after the storm
d.  he took part in the pro-democracy demonstrations in 2007
4 Which group is least likely to use Myanmar's other name, Burma? 
a. Human Rights Watch
b. Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
c. local farmers 
d. the local government
Word power
Match the following words with their meanings below
1 brunt
2 tarpaulin
3 delta
4 junta
5 dissent
a. a heavy waterproof canvas, usually made by coating cloth with latex
b. a triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
c. opposition
d. the main force of an attack
e. a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
Think about
1 How could the local government have prevented much of the damage caused by Cyclone Nargis?
2 Why did human rights activists become involved after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar? 
3 How is Myanmar better prepared to cope with another cyclone?
Answers:
April 28
Reading comprehension: 1. b, 2. b, 3. c, 4. d
Word power: 1. c, 2. b, 3. e, 4. a, 5. f, 6. d



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