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The country of Panama is on the narrow strip of land that joins North America to South America. Its two major cities are both on the sea. The center of Panama has hill and mountains that are covered with thick forests.
The people who live in Panama's forests raise vegetable crops. They often have no close neighbors. Because of many mountains and thick jungles, there are few roads or railroads. People travel on horseback or on foot.
Most farmers work their land much as the Indians did before Columbus' time. They work by hand, and their most important tool is a long, heavy knife called a machete.
A farm family may need help clearing the land, harvesting the crops, or building a bam or house. Then they invite their friends and neighbors to a working bee called a junta. Junta is from a Spanish word that means “to join”.
At the junta, the men do the work and the women cook. The children do their part by taking food to the men.
When the work is finished, there is a feast for everyone. Some men play the guitars, violins, or drums that they have made by hand. The other people sing folk songs or dance to the pleasant music.
1.On the whole, this story is about ________ .
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A.the hard work Indians do on farms
B.the life in the country of Panama
C.a visit from Columbus to Panama
D.why people in Panama like singing and dancing
2.The story does not say so, but it makes you think that ________ .
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A.Panama is not a very large country
B.there are no major cities in Panama
C.all of Panama is wide, open country
D.all the people living in Panama are farmers
3.People who live in Panama s forests have no close neighbours because ________ .
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A.they are not friendly
B.they live on farms
C.they have their own cars
D.there are many mountains and thick jungles, and there are few roads and railroads
4.Why do people in Panama hold juntas?
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A.They want the children to have fun.
B.The men want to play the guitars.
C.They wish to help the farmers.
D.The women like to cook.
5.Which statement does the story lead you to think?
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A.Everybody works at a junta.
B.Panama is filled with large cities.
C.There is too much singing at juntas.
D.Many people like Panama.
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