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1 Which of the following does NOT match in the passage?

(a) Northern Alaska
✔ (b) cold weather

(c) white nights
(d) the tropics

2 Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?

People have warm and rainy weather in the tropics.
“White nights” continue for almost 6 months in Northern Alaska.
Fruit plants grow well in the tropics because of the rainfall.
✔ People can experience “white nights” in the tropics as well.

3 What is special about summer where Mike lives according to the letter?

There is a lot of rain.
A lot of the ice melts.
✔ The sun shines all day.
More plants grow in the area.

4 Which of the following best fits in the blank of the passage?

You can always go swimming
You should wear sunglasses here
✔ When the dry season is over, it rains a lot
People usually take a rest during the hottest hours

Summarize the Text

Complete the summary with the words in the box.

the dry season because of the rainfall warm and sunny
for almost 6 months in Northern Alaska for the entire day

Mike hopes that Sue will visit him . It’s cold and icy, but here is an

amazing thing in the summer. The sun shines . It is called “white

nights.” It continues . On the other hand, Sue wants Mike to visit to

her in the tropics. It’s always in the tropics. It rains a lot after

. Fruit plants grow well in the tropics.

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