There was a train crash (碰撞) in Odisha, India. At least (至少) 288 people lost their lives. 803 people were hurt. It is the biggest train crash in India in the last 20 years.

The Coromandel Express crashed into a freight (货运) train. The freight train was not moving. But it was badly hit and left the tracks (轨道). The freight train then hit two coaches from another train. 

Rescuers are looking for people. Some special dogs help them. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to know why the trains crashed.

1.Where was the train crash?

A In Canada.

B In Thailand.

C In China.

D In India.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“There was a train crash in Odisha, India.”可知，这起事故发生在印度。故选D。

2.How many people were hurt?

A 308.

B 380.

C 803.

D 830.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段第三句的“803 people were hurt.”可知，这场事故共803人受伤。故选C。

3.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?

A The freight train.

B The train crash.

C The coach.

D The special dog.

解析：选A。A词意指代题。根据划线部分前面的“The freight train was not moving.”可知，货运列车没有开动，但它（货运列车）被撞得很严重，离开了轨道，随后撞上了另一列列车的两节车厢。故选A。

4.Do people know why the trains crash?

A No, they don’t.

B No, they aren’t.

C Yes, they do.

D Yes, they are.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据最后一句的“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to know why the trains crashed.”可知，事故原因正在调查。故选A。

5.Where can we read the passage?

A In a diary.

B In a newspaper.

C In a postcard.

D On a stamp.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要向我们介绍了印度奥迪沙邦发生列车相撞事故，属于新闻报道，我们可以在新闻上读到该文。故选B。