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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #34289 Short Tsunamis
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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Large earthquakes or volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis, which in Japanese means “wave in the harbor”. Tsunamis move very fast, up to 500 miles per hour. Upon reaching shallower waters, they start to decelerate but increase in height. A tsunami can become a wall of water that can reach more than 10 meters high as it approaches the shore. The height depends on two factors: the depth of coastal waters and the shape of the beach. If the wave reaches dry land, it can cause considerable damage and inundate vast areas.

In the passage, what does inundate mean?

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Option 2: "to flood"

Explanation: The correct answer 'to flood' directly relates to the context of the passage where it states that a tsunami can cause considerable damage and inundate vast areas. Inundate means to cover an area with water, which is synonymous with flooding.

Option 1: "to desolate"

Explanation: The term 'desolate' means to make a place bleak or empty, which does not align with the context of the passage. The text discusses how tsunamis can cause damage and inundate areas, implying a filling or flooding effect rather than leaving them empty.

Option 3: "to ravage"

Explanation: While 'to ravage' means to cause severe and extensive damage, it does not specifically convey the idea of covering an area with water. The passage focuses on the flooding aspect of tsunamis, making this option less relevant.

Option 4: "to swallow"

Explanation: The term 'to swallow' suggests engulfing or consuming something, which is not the precise meaning of inundate. The passage emphasizes the flooding effect of tsunamis, making 'to flood' a more accurate interpretation.

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