C. To inform people without radios about danger.

18. Who decides to turn on the system?

　 A. Local media.

　 B. Local officials.

　 C. The national weather service.

19. Where does the speaker advise people to go after hearing a warning?

　 A. To a window.

　 B. To a public shelter.

　 C. To the middle of a building.

20. What is the main topic of the talk?

　 A. A weather report.

　 B. A warning system.

　 C. The safety steps in bad weather.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center

Ancient Chinese Arts Today: Fan Dance

Sunday, October17, 2:00pm-3:00 pm, $15 per child

New-York Historical Society Museum & Library

Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion, an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.

Dragon Boat Festival

Monday, October 18, 2:00pm -2:30pm

Fresh Meadows Park

Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and the excitement of this celebration. FREE