2014高考英语二轮阅读微技能训练4—细节理解题.docVIP

I. Reading comprehension CHELYABINSK, Russia - A meteorite(piece of rock or metal that has reached the earth’s surface from out space) streaked across the sky and exploded over central Russia on Friday, raining fireballs over a vast area and causing a shock wave that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured 1,200 people. People heading to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and then felt the shock wave, according to a Reuters correspondent in the industrial city 1,500 km (950 miles) east of Moscow. The fireball, travelling at a speed of 30 km (19