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Practice Listening: Highlight Correct Summary ID: #44046 Short Coastal areas

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You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording.

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Owing to the powerful and destructive nature of these winds, there are, perhaps not surprisingly, a number of myths surrounding them. For instance, many people mistakenly believe that tornadoes never occur over rivers, lakes, and oceans. Yet, waterspouts- tornadoes that form over bodies of water- often move onshore and cause extensive damage to coastal areas. In addition, tornadoes can accompany hurricanes and tropical storms as they move to land. Another common myth about tornadoes is that damage to built structures, like houses and office buildings, can be avoided if windows are opened prior to the impact of the storm. Based on the misunderstanding that open windows might equalize the pressure inside the structure and minimize the damage to it, this action can instead result in fatal injury. Indeed, the highest number of deaths and injuries are not caused by the winds themselves, but by flying debris, such as broken glass from open windows.

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Tornadoes are powerful winds that can form over water and cause damage. There are many myths about tornadoes, including their behavior over water and the efficacy of opening windows during storms. Opening windows during a tornado can prevent damage to buildings. The most common cause of death in tornadoes is the wind itself.

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Option 2: "There are many myths about tornadoes, including their behavior over water and the efficacy of opening windows during storms."

Explanation: This option is correct as it encapsulates the main idea of the text, which focuses on the myths surrounding tornadoes, specifically their occurrence over water and the misconception regarding open windows. The text elaborates on these myths and clarifies the dangers associated with them, making this summary comprehensive and aligned with the text's content.

Option 1: "Tornadoes are powerful winds that can form over water and cause damage."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because, while it mentions that tornadoes can form over water, it fails to capture the broader theme of the text, which discusses various myths about tornadoes and their actual behavior. It does not address the myths surrounding tornadoes or the misconception about opening windows, which are central to the text.

Option 3: "Opening windows during a tornado can prevent damage to buildings."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it misrepresents the information in the text. The text clearly states that opening windows does not prevent damage but can actually lead to fatal injuries due to flying debris. Therefore, this statement contradicts the text's message.

Option 4: "The most common cause of death in tornadoes is the wind itself."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it contradicts the text, which states that the highest number of deaths and injuries are caused by flying debris, not the winds themselves. This misinterpretation of the text's content makes this option inaccurate.

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