C 传统文化
The 24 solar terms(二十四节气) were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world. Rain Water, the second solar term, signals(预示) the increase in rainfall and the rise in temperature. Spring is in the air and it's a great time to go hiking. Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.
Spring bamboo shoots
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. It's said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying spring bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back over 2,000 years.
The cold spell
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual. During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is strongly advised not to take off thick coats too early and to keep warm.
Visits to in-laws(岳父母)
One of the main customs during Rain Water is husbands' visits to their in-laws and giving gifts. A typical gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters—the feet of pigs. This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
Nutritious(有营养的) porridge
The wet weather during Rain Water is considered harmful to people's health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish(滋养) the body. People in some places have porridge cooked with dihuang to resist cold and wet weather. It is also good for people with problems like headaches.
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A. A woman who has just got married.
B. A student who likes reading books.
C. A foreigner who is studying in China.
D. A cook who wants to create new dishes.
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A. Going on an outing.
B. Enjoying bamboo shoots.
C. Having nutritious porridge.
D. Taking off thick coats early.
(
A. Shut.
B. Prevent.
C. Mark.
D. Fit.
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A. Things you should know about Rain Water.
B. Ways to keep healthy during Rain Water.
C. Food that is popular during Rain Water.
D. Traditional eating habits during Rain Water.
The 24 solar terms(二十四节气) were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world. Rain Water, the second solar term, signals(预示) the increase in rainfall and the rise in temperature. Spring is in the air and it's a great time to go hiking. Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.
Spring bamboo shoots
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. It's said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying spring bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back over 2,000 years.
The cold spell
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual. During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is strongly advised not to take off thick coats too early and to keep warm.
Visits to in-laws(岳父母)
One of the main customs during Rain Water is husbands' visits to their in-laws and giving gifts. A typical gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters—the feet of pigs. This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
Nutritious(有营养的) porridge
The wet weather during Rain Water is considered harmful to people's health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish(滋养) the body. People in some places have porridge cooked with dihuang to resist cold and wet weather. It is also good for people with problems like headaches.
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C
)8. Who is probably interested in the passage?A. A woman who has just got married.
B. A student who likes reading books.
C. A foreigner who is studying in China.
D. A cook who wants to create new dishes.
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D
)9. What is not advised during Rain Water?A. Going on an outing.
B. Enjoying bamboo shoots.
C. Having nutritious porridge.
D. Taking off thick coats early.
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B
)10. What does the underlined word "resist" mean in English?A. Shut.
B. Prevent.
C. Mark.
D. Fit.
(
A
)11. What's the best title for the passage?A. Things you should know about Rain Water.
B. Ways to keep healthy during Rain Water.
C. Food that is popular during Rain Water.
D. Traditional eating habits during Rain Water.
答案：8. C 【点拨】根据“Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.”可推知，一个在中国学习的外国人可能会对这篇文章感兴趣。故选 C。
9. D 【点拨】根据“It is strongly advised not to take off thick coats too early and to keep warm.”可知，雨水期间，不建议太早脱掉厚外套。故选 D。
10. B 【点拨】根据画线词前后文可知，人们喝粥是为了抵抗寒冷潮湿的天气，所以画线单词表示“抵抗”，与 prevent 意义相近。故选 B。
11. A 【点拨】根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了与雨水这一节气有关的一些事情。故选 A。
9. D 【点拨】根据“It is strongly advised not to take off thick coats too early and to keep warm.”可知，雨水期间，不建议太早脱掉厚外套。故选 D。
10. B 【点拨】根据画线词前后文可知，人们喝粥是为了抵抗寒冷潮湿的天气，所以画线单词表示“抵抗”，与 prevent 意义相近。故选 B。
11. A 【点拨】根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了与雨水这一节气有关的一些事情。故选 A。