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  3. What is reported to have caused the death of at least 17 people? [originaltext]

What is reported to have caused the death of at least 17 people? [originaltext]

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问题 What is reported to have caused the death of at least 17 people?
The heaviest snowfall in South Africa in more than 30 years is reported to have caused the deaths of at least 17 people. Almost 50 others an missing in the Drakensbergh mountains and are believed to be taking shelter in huts or caves. Airforce helicopters have rescued about 50 people from the mountains but thousands are still stranded. Thick snow has also blocked the mountain passes in the kingdom of Lesotho, cutting off many villages.
选项 A、The heaviest wind storm.
B、The’ heaviest snowfall.
C、The most severe tornado.
D、The most serious air crash.
答案 B
解析 本题考查对新闻细节的捕捉。新闻开篇就提到：“The heaviest snowfall in South Africa in more than 30 years is reported to have caused the deaths of at least 17 people.”即发生在南非的一场强降雪导致了至少17人死亡，因此选项B为正确答案。
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