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    A hurricane (飓风) is a huge storm that forms over warm ocean water. Hurricanes have winds that move in a circle. Hurricane winds are very powerful (强大的) and can move at speeds from 120 km/h over 300 km/h.

    The centre of hurricane winds (call) the eye. Winds in the eye are not very strong. Around the eye is an area called the eye wall, the wall is where winds are (strong) and rain is the heaviest.

    Strong winds and heavy rain can (do) a lot of damage (破坏) when a hurricane moves overland.

    Hurricane winds can be strong enough (break) windows into pieces. The winds can even knock over tall (tree), which might fall on buildings or cars. Strong winds can pick up objects and send (they) into the air, with causing damage.

    Heavy rain from a hurricane can cause floods in areas that are not close to a coast. The floodwater can be very deep. It sometimes (reach) almost up to the top of houses. Water goes into the houses (quick) and does a lot of damage. Wooden structures (结构) might not be safe after a flood.

    there is no way to stop a hurricane, you can get prepared for it.

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