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A typhoon that lashed the central Philippines on Christmas Day has killed at least 21 people and caused damage to homes and tourist areas. Typhoon Phanfone, known locally as Typhoon Ursula, first landed on Eastern Samar on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and storm. Phanfone continued to sweep west across the islands of the Eastern Visayas region, southern Luzon and Western Visayas on Wednesday, breaking electricity poles and trees, tearing off roofs, damaging homes and causing widespread travel disruption over the busy Christmas period.

On Thursday, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that 13 people had died in the Western Visayas region, while the Office of Civil Defense said eight had died in Eastern Visayas. Two of the victims were hit by a falling mango tree, officials said. One of the victims, 70-year-old Carlos Yu Beltran, drowned when his house was swept away in a storm surge in Balangkayan town on Sama. Five fishermen from Samar Island were also missing. "Let's hope and pray that they are safe," Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone said in a statement.

Around 2,351 people have been affected by the typhoon and 1,654 people were taking refuge in evacuation center. A total of 58,400 people were evacuated ahead of the typhoon. The agency said 87 cities experienced power failure, and by Thursday, 24 of those have had power restored.

Phanfone followed a similar path to the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, which was one of the most powerful storms on record and killed at least 6,000 people. The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined as power and communications in several areas remain cut off. Some tourist areas, including the popular resort island of Boracay, were also damaged on Wednesday. The nearby Kalibo International Airport was closed and flights canceled after the typhoon damaged the roof of the building.

1.Where did Typhoon Phanfone land?

A On Eastern Samar.

B On Southern Luzon.

C On Western Visayas.

D In Balangkayan town.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句Typhoon Phanfone, known locally as Typhoon Ursula, first landed on Eastern Samar on Tuesday可以得知“巴蓬”台风是在Eastern Samar登陆，故选A。

2.How did Carlos Yu Beltran lose his life?

A He was hit by a falling mango tree.

B He was drowned in his own house.

C He was swept off in his small boat.

D He was killed by electricity poles.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第二段第三句One of the victims, 70-year-old Carlos Yu Beltran, drowned when his house was swept away in a storm可以得知他是在家里被洪水给淹死的，故选B。

3.What did people do before the typhoon?

A They restored their power.

B They prepared power failure.

C They made the statement.

D They chose to leave homes.

解析：选D。推理判断题。根据文章第三段第二句A total of 58,400 people were evacuated ahead of the typhoon可以得知在台风到来之前很多人就选择离开家来避难，故选D。

4.Why were some flights canceled?

A Phanfone followed a bad path.

B 6,000 people were killed then.

C The communications were cut off.

D The airport was badly damaged.

解析：选D。推理判断题。根据文章最后一段最后一句Airport was closed and flights canceled after the typhoon damaged the roof of the building可以得知是因为机场损坏而导致航班取消，故选D。