阅读理解。
The great ship, Titanic, set off for America in April 1912 on its first trip. It carried more than 1 000
people.
The Titanic was the largest and finest ship at that time and it had 16 compartments (密封舱). Even if
(即使) four of those compartments were broken, it would still be able to stay on the sea.
Four days later, when the Titanic was crossing the sea, the man on watch suddenly saw a very large
iceberg ahead. The great ship turned in time, but soon there was a great noise from below. The captain
went down to see what the matter was. To his surprise, he found the ship was sinking fast because 5
compartments were broken! Hundreds of people jumped into the water. As there were not enough lifeboats,
about 1 500 lives were lost.
根据短文内容，完成下列各题。
1. The ship Titanic set off from England to ____.
2. The captain was ____ to find the ship was sinking fast.
3. How many people lost their lives?
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4. Which of the following is NOT true?
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A. The captain went down to see what the matter was.
B. Hundreds of people jumped into the sea.
C. 5 compartments of the Titanic were broken.
D. Most of the people were saved.
5. Write down the best title for the passage.
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