[ 27 ] Intermediate
Read the following , then answer the questions below :
The Eskimo are the native people of Greenland , and the
most northerly parts of Canada and Alaska . They are considered unattractive in
appearance . Both men and women allow their hair to grow .
These hardy
people are generally coast dwellers , thus they rely on the sea for their food
. They live almost entirely on fish , sea-meat , whale-blubber and the flesh of
sea-birds . Because of their custom of eating their meats uncooked , these
northern natives were called Eskimo , meaning “ eaters of raw flesh .” Their
garments consist of hooded coats , trousers , leggings and shoes – all made of
sealskin .
Eskimos are clever
hunters . During the summer months , their chief occupation is the slaying of
such animals as seals , foxes , caribou and bears . The flesh of these animals
is dried , frozen and stored for use in winter , while the skins which are not
needed for domestic purposes are exchanged for purchases at the trading stations
.
In summer the
natives live in skin tents called tupicks . In winter they live in igloos . Both
summer and winter homes are heated and lighted by means of oil-lamps . For most
of the yea this huge island of the far north is covered with snow and ice . In
the southern part , plants can grow during the very short summer .
A most unusual
happening takes place each year in this polar region . For a period of about
three months in summer , the sun does not set , and for the same length of time
in winter , it does not rise . The protective color of all creatures in the
frozen north in white . From early childhood , the Eskimo children imitate the
occupations and pastimes of the grown-ups .
A-] Answer the following questions :
1-] Why were the Eskimos called so ?
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2-] What unusual sight may be seen in the Polar Region ?
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3-] What double purpose does the oil-lamp in the Polar Region serve
?
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4-] In what way are the Eskimos skillful ?
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B-] Choose the correct answer :
1-] “Hardy” means
A-] abnormal . B-]
principal . C-] stiff . D-] complete .
2-] The unnecessary skins are
A-] thrown away .
B-] exchanged for purchases .
C-] given to others .
D-] are stored for use .
3-] Homes are heated and lighted by means of
A] candles . B-] electric bulbs . C-] solar energy lamps . D-]
oil-lamps .
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