Passage Sixteen Not many nationalities have such an (1) love-hate relationship with their weather as the Norwegians do. There are good reasons for this however. Arctic temperatures hold a large part of the country in their iron grip throughout the long winter months. In the northernmost parts of the country winter is a seemingly (2) night and in the summer the sun barely touches the horizon before rising again to (3) its rays over seas, mountains and the far northern tundra(苔原). In the south the summers are warm with temperatures equaling those of southern Europe. In spring and autunm, the (4) also has a special charm-created by the way the light is reflected off the steep, rain-wet mountainsides, the clear (5) water of the lakes and fiords, or the high peaks with their mantles of eternal snow. Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital. Its name (6) from two Old Norse words meaning "god" and "meadow". It has a thousand-year history and is (7) to some of the best museums in the country. Although Oslo has in recent years acquired a (8) for being a fiery, self-confident and cosmopolitan capital, boasting exquisite restaurants and a huge variety of cultural attractions and nightlife, the town is most closely associated with its proximity to (9) . Not far from the town center you can (10) or walk by yourself in vast woodlands. You can swim in the many small lakes or offthe beaches on the edge of the Oslo Fjord. The different districts also offer beautiful parks and outdoor cafes are buzzing all year long.
A. hostD. derivesG. intenseJ. duration M. throw
B. crystalE. castH. returns K. ski N. nature
C. landscapeF. endlessI. reputation L. merciless O. tradition