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There are so many wonderful places around the world. Please follow us to the following places. Barrow is in the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska. During the summer the sun doesn't set at all from May 11 until August 1. In winter, the sun doesn't rise from November 18 through January 22. The temperature is below zero for about 324 days a year. In Barrow, native (土著的) people continue their ancient ways of catching whales, polar bears and seals to feed villagers.

Cairo is Egypt's capital and is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa. It has been called the "Mother of the World". People in Cairo live a modern life with old traditions. It is a wonderful city where people wearing business suits (西装) and traditional clothes visit the same coffee shop. Cairo is home to pyramids.

Moscow is Russia's capital and largest city. It is home to more than twelve million people. Since the late 15th century, Moscow has been the economic (经济的) and cultural center of Russia. Visitors enjoy visiting famous places like the Kremlin and Red Square.

1. （1） You can't see the sun at all____________ in Barrow.

   A . for two months in summer B . for one month in winter C . for about 2 months in winter D . for 84 days in summer
3. （2） Why do people catch whales, polar bears and seals in Barrow?

   A . They want to keep these animals in the zoos. B . They eat these animals. C . They try to protect these animals. D . These animals often hurt villagers.
5. （3） Which city is famous for Kremlin?

   A . Cairo. B . Moscow. C . Barrow. D . Alaska.
7. （4） We learn from the passage that Cairo is ___________.

   A . a city where the sun never sets in summer B . a city where people are too busy to change their clothes C . the economic and cultural center of Russia D . is a modern city with old traditions
9. （5） Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A . Barrow is a very warm place. B . Cairo is called the "Mother of the World". C . At least two of the three places mentioned above are capital cities. D . Cairo is the biggest city in the Middle East and Africa.