A volcano burst in New Zealand December 9，2019，killing at least five people and leaving many more missing.
News reports said at least 18 people were injured in the eruption of White Island volcano，about 50 kilometers off New Zealand's main North Island.Some of the injured suffered severe burns.About 50 people，including New Zealanders and foreign visitors，were feared to have been near the volcano at the time of the eruption，Reuters news agency reported.Travel groups often make day visits to White Island.
Police said in a statement there were no signs of life on the island after helicopters and other aircraft carried out search and rescue operations. "Police believe that anyone who could have been taken from the island alive was rescued at the time of the evacuation（撤離），" the statement said.Large clouds of ash and steam could be seen shooting thousands of meters into the air after the explosion.
The disaster immediately raised questions about why people were permitted to visit White Island.Scientists had noted a rise in volcanic activity in recent weeks.
The GeoNet agency follows volcano and earthquake activity in New Zealand.On November 18，it raised the alert level on White Island from 1 to 2.A level of 5 represents a major eruption.The agency also said at the time that volcanic tremors（微震） had increased from weak to moderate in past weeks.
（1）How many injuries and deaths in the eruption of White Island volcano？ DD
A．23.
B．73.
C．Less than 23.
D．More than 23.
（2）According to the passage，after search and rescue operations， AA
A．There were still some signs of life.
B．There were no people alive on the island.
C．There were some animals living on the island.
D．All living things were still on the island as usual.
（3）What does the underlined word "it" refer to？ DD
A．The disaster.
B．New Zealand.
C．Whit Island.
D．The GeoNet agency.
【答案】D；A；D
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