—The temperature today is 10℃ below zero.—Oh,...

—The temperature today is 10℃ below zero.

—Oh, it’s ____cold.

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With the average temperature for January standing at -50℃, it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the 'Pole of Cold', the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2℃.

This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.

Ironically, Oymyakon actually means 'non-freezing water' due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.

Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the town's bare necessities and the locals work as reindeer-breeders, hunters and ice-fisherman.

Doctors say the reason the locals don't suffer from malnutrition is that their animals' milk contains a lot of micronutrients.

Unsurprisingly, locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries— where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt, Oymyakon's solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52℃.

There are few modern conveniences in the village— with many buildings still having outdoor toilets - and most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town shuts down in about five hours, and the pipes freeze and crack.

Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to people's faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.

Even if there was coverage for mobile phone reception the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.

Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can take anything up to three days. The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it, so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.

Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.

1.Which of the following statements about this village is true?

A. Local children don’t go to school because of the extreme cold.

B. People there live a hard and simple life with few modern conveniences.

C. People there have a healthy and balanced diets by eating vegetables and meat.

D. The name of this village— Oymyakon suggests that it’s extremely cold here.

2.The sentence “If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.” can be put 　　　　　 .

A. before the first paragraph

B. after the first paragraph

C. after the sixth paragraph

D. before the last paragraph

3.What does the underlined phrase “grinding to a halt” probably mean in this passage?

A. stopping 　　 B. growing 　　 C. continuing 　　 D. failing

4.What is the purpose of writing this passage?

A. To attract more people to visit this village.

B. To inform readers of this special village.

C. To help solve problems facing the village。

D. To draw readers’ attention to poor people.

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What does the man tell the woman?

A.The temperature is high. B.It might be cold. C.The flashlight is a must.

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—What about today's temperature?

—It's the same as, if the weather report is exact as usual, ________of yesterday．

A. one              B. that              C. ones             D. those

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What about todays temperature?

-- Its the same as, if the weather report is exact as usual, ___ of yesterday.

A. one　　　　　　 B. it　　　　　 C. that　　　　　 D. what

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the weather like in North China today?

A. B. C.

2.What will the temperature be in Beijing tomorrow?

A.-1℃. B.2℃. C.6℃.

3.What is the speaker's suggestion to the travelers in the southeast?

A.Go skiing. B.Take warm clothes. C.Confirm the flight.

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In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to mid-March. Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.

Dressing for winter

During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need:

☆ a warm waterproof boots　　 ☆ a scarf for your neck

☆ a hat that covers your ears　 ☆ gloves for your hands

☆ thick winter coats, pants and sweaters

Layers keep you warm

It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it’s always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need:

☆ a warm waterproof coat　　 ☆ waterproof hats

☆ an umbrella　　 ☆ rain boots or snow boots

Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links. for example, an immigrant-serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.

1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A. To tell about the details about Canada. B. To show many outdoor winter activities.

C. To introduce the daily life of Canadians. D. To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.

2.If you spend a winter in Canada, you ll prepare the following EXCEPT ________.

A. an umbrella and sunglasses B. thick winter coats and pants

C. waterproof hats and coats D. snow boots and gloves

3.In which part of a newspaper can you find this passage?

A. Business. B. Sports C. Tourism D. Health

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Last year was the warmest year on record, with global temperature 0.68 ℃____ the average.

A. below B. on　　　　　　 C. at　　　　　　　　 D. above

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Last year was the warmest year on record, with global temperature 0.68 ℃____ the average.

A. below 　　　　　　　 B. on

C. at　　　　　　　 　 　 D. above

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It is freezing cold today! Will it get better soon as the weather __________(预报) says?

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