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21. Some letters are not used to name hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean because …
A) there aren`t so many names that start with these letters
B) they are used for other countries such as France, Spain and England
C) there aren`t such letters in the languages of the countries in the Atlantic
D) there are too many hurricanes in the region of the Atlantic Ocean
22. What is TRUE according to the text?
A) Katrina was the strongest hurricane over the last century.
B) It is difficult to find names for the hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.
C) Hurricanes are names after famous people in the history.
D) The World Meteorological Organization has a list of names for hurricanes.
23. Hurricane are usually named …
A) after beautiful names B) in alphabetical order C) by their strength D) with only English names
24. One can conclude from the passage that …
A) there are many languages spoken along the Atlantic.
B) the Atlantic is much more damaged by hurricanes than any other oceans.
C) English names can especially be used to name the Atlantic hurricanes.
D) In most Atlantic countries one of three main languages can be official.


The peaceful green colour of emerald was believed to have a calming, therapeutic effect on those who wore it. This makes sense, since scientifically speaking, green is the least exhausting colour on the eyes. Used in the Middle Ages to foretell the future, emerald also believed it could cure a range of illnesses. Historically emerald has been closely associated with love, since the ancient Romans dedicated this precious stone to Venus. Emerald has also meant hope, new growth and endless life since it is the “colour of spring”. Emerald is mentioned in a lot of Islamic texts that describes the green Garden of Paradise as carpeted in emeralds. But it has its place in the other major world religious too.
25. According to the text the green colour of emerald … .
A) is not tiring for the eyes B) denoted the end of spring
C) helps doctors in their work D) is not a favourite with sick people