NEWS PRACTICE 13

China is suffering the most severe flooding in 1. ________________ of the country in more than two

decades.

There was 2. _________________ leading to the river overflowing in Anhui province in July. Zheng

had to rescue his mother by putting her in a 3. _____________________ and pushing her into a

rescue boat.

433 rivers overflowing their banks led to 3.7 million people 4._____________________ across China.

In most parts of Hekou village, the fields were 5._________________while furniture was damp as the

result of the flood.

In an attempt to regulate seasonal flooding, the first dam and 6.___________________ were built

near Hekou in 1958. The runoff collected from the flood into reservoirs are, however, released in case

of 7.___________________.

The point at which water should be released is indicated by engineers making

8.__________________.

Extreme rains are regarded as 9._____________________ for those living along the mighty

Yangtze River.

Hardly any 10._____________________ can be done in the homes though residents are informed of

the water - releasing time.