Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies,which can take anything up to three days.The earth must first have thawed (融解) 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.Oymyakon gets its name because________.
A.it is extremely cold there
B.its water is nonfreezing
C.there is a hot spring nearby
D.it is known as the “Pole of Cold”
.From the passage we can infer that people in Oymyakon________.
A.prefer meat to any other kind of food
B.seldom have fresh vegetables and fruits
C.can buy anything in the shop
D.might row a boat to catch fish
.Why do the locals have their cars running all day?
A.They are afraid they can’t get the car started.
B.They want to keep warm in the car.
C.They have abundant oil resources.
D.They have little awareness of saving.
.Mobile phones would not work in Oymyakon because________.
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