(单选题)

What is the function of Paragraph 3?

A.To describe how the eye of the storm comes into being.

B.To stress why tornadoes and hurricanes are destructive.

C.To explain why a peaceful period occurs before some storms.

D.To remind how dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.

参考答案：C

参考解析：

推理判断题。第二段最后一句“But why is it often so calm before a storm?”提出问题，为什么暴风雨前通常很平静呢？根据第三段第一句“Science has given us the reason.”可知，科学会给我们解释，因此可推测第三段是从科学的角度来解释。故选C。

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