Ⅱ. 阅读理解（传统习俗）
Major Snow, the 21st solar term(节气) of the year, falls on Dec. 7 this year. It means the beginning of midwinter. During Major Snow, the temperature drops greatly and there may be more snowy days.
The arrival of snow adds a delightful touch to the cold days. The snow in North China may go on a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road while snow doesn’t happen a lot, but just a little, great fun in the south.
The natural scenery in the north is “ice blockading for hundreds of miles and snow flying through thousands of miles”. In the south, the snowflakes fly around and the world turns white.
There’s a Chinese saying, “A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year.” Most farmers welcome snow because snow can protect crops from cold fronts and keep the fields warm. Even if it melts(融化), it can also provide enough water for the crops in the spring.
The snow season is also suitable for skiing and skating. In northern China, there are many places with natural snow and ice. For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces often have big snow in November. People can also go to the frozen lakes to play ice sports. But people in the south will stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup or stewed lamb soup with their family members and friends. People in Nanjing like to stew the lamb with yams or wolfberries to make it more delicious.
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A. By giving examples. B. By introducing activities.
C. By showing pictures. D. By using sayings and poems.
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A. A fall of snow can lead to a fruitful year.
B. A fall of snow can be dangerous to have a fruitful year.
C. A fall of snow can help farmers harvest much fruit.
D. A fall of snow can prevent farmers from having a good harvest.
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A. During Major Snow, the temperature falls greatly.
B. Major Snow is the most beautiful solar term among all.
C. People in the north like to stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities.
D. All the farmers like snow because it can offer enough water to the crops.
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During Major Snow, it is drier and colder, so people should drink more water. At the same time, don’t drink cold water after exercise.
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Major Snow, the 21st solar term(节气) of the year, falls on Dec. 7 this year. It means the beginning of midwinter. During Major Snow, the temperature drops greatly and there may be more snowy days.
The arrival of snow adds a delightful touch to the cold days. The snow in North China may go on a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road while snow doesn’t happen a lot, but just a little, great fun in the south.
The natural scenery in the north is “ice blockading for hundreds of miles and snow flying through thousands of miles”. In the south, the snowflakes fly around and the world turns white.
There’s a Chinese saying, “A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year.” Most farmers welcome snow because snow can protect crops from cold fronts and keep the fields warm. Even if it melts(融化), it can also provide enough water for the crops in the spring.
The snow season is also suitable for skiing and skating. In northern China, there are many places with natural snow and ice. For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces often have big snow in November. People can also go to the frozen lakes to play ice sports. But people in the south will stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup or stewed lamb soup with their family members and friends. People in Nanjing like to stew the lamb with yams or wolfberries to make it more delicious.
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D
)6. How does the writer describe the beauty of snow?A. By giving examples. B. By introducing activities.
C. By showing pictures. D. By using sayings and poems.
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A
)7. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 4?A. A fall of snow can lead to a fruitful year.
B. A fall of snow can be dangerous to have a fruitful year.
C. A fall of snow can help farmers harvest much fruit.
D. A fall of snow can prevent farmers from having a good harvest.
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A
)8. What can we know about Major Snow from the passage?A. During Major Snow, the temperature falls greatly.
B. Major Snow is the most beautiful solar term among all.
C. People in the north like to stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities.
D. All the farmers like snow because it can offer enough water to the crops.
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D
)9. The following paragraph can go best after .During Major Snow, it is drier and colder, so people should drink more water. At the same time, don’t drink cold water after exercise.
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
答案：6.D 7.A 8.A 9.D
Ⅱ.【主旨大意】本文介绍了中国二十四节气中的大雪节气,包括大雪节气的气候特点、自然景观、对农作物的影响以及人们在雪季中的活动。
6. 推理判断题。根据第三段内容以及第四段中"There's a Chinese saying, 'A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year. '"可推知,作者通过谚语和诗歌来描述雪的美。故选D。
7. 句意猜测题。根据第四段可知,雪可以保护庄稼免受冷锋的侵袭,使田地保持温暖。即使它融化了,它也可以在春天为农作物提供足够的水。所以此处是指一场雪能带来丰饶的一年。故选A。
Ⅱ.【主旨大意】本文介绍了中国二十四节气中的大雪节气,包括大雪节气的气候特点、自然景观、对农作物的影响以及人们在雪季中的活动。
6. 推理判断题。根据第三段内容以及第四段中"There's a Chinese saying, 'A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year. '"可推知,作者通过谚语和诗歌来描述雪的美。故选D。
7. 句意猜测题。根据第四段可知,雪可以保护庄稼免受冷锋的侵袭,使田地保持温暖。即使它融化了,它也可以在春天为农作物提供足够的水。所以此处是指一场雪能带来丰饶的一年。故选A。
解析：
【分析】
1. 第6题需定位原文描述雪之美的内容，结合第三段雪景描写及第四段引用的谚语，判断作者描述方式；第7题需结合第四段上下文理解谚语含义；第8题需逐一核对选项与原文细节；第9题需分析给定段落与原文段落的话题衔接性，从而得出答案。
【解析】
6. 推理判断题：根据文章第三段对南北雪景的描写，以及第四段引用的中国谚语“A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year”，可知作者通过谚语来描述雪的美，故选D。
7. 句意猜测题：第四段提到雪能保护庄稼免受冷锋侵袭、保持田地温暖，融化后还能为春季作物供水，说明该谚语意为“一场雪预示着丰收年”，对应选项A，故选A。
8. 细节理解题：A项对应第一段“During Major Snow, the temperature drops greatly”，表述正确；B项“最美丽的节气”原文未提及；C项应为南方人待室内，北方人参与冰雪活动；D项是“大多数农民”而非“所有农民”，故选A。
9. 段落衔接题：给定段落介绍大雪时节的饮水注意事项，原文第五段介绍了大雪时节南北方的冬季活动，话题衔接紧密，故该段应放在第五段之后，选D。
【答案】6.D 7.A 8.A 9.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断、句意猜测
【点评】本题围绕大雪节气的相关内容设置题目，考查学生对文章细节的定位、句意理解及逻辑衔接能力，需仔细比对原文信息与选项，结合上下文分析作答。
【难度系数】0.7
1. 第6题需定位原文描述雪之美的内容，结合第三段雪景描写及第四段引用的谚语，判断作者描述方式；第7题需结合第四段上下文理解谚语含义；第8题需逐一核对选项与原文细节；第9题需分析给定段落与原文段落的话题衔接性，从而得出答案。
【解析】
6. 推理判断题：根据文章第三段对南北雪景的描写，以及第四段引用的中国谚语“A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year”，可知作者通过谚语来描述雪的美，故选D。
7. 句意猜测题：第四段提到雪能保护庄稼免受冷锋侵袭、保持田地温暖，融化后还能为春季作物供水，说明该谚语意为“一场雪预示着丰收年”，对应选项A，故选A。
8. 细节理解题：A项对应第一段“During Major Snow, the temperature drops greatly”，表述正确；B项“最美丽的节气”原文未提及；C项应为南方人待室内，北方人参与冰雪活动；D项是“大多数农民”而非“所有农民”，故选A。
9. 段落衔接题：给定段落介绍大雪时节的饮水注意事项，原文第五段介绍了大雪时节南北方的冬季活动，话题衔接紧密，故该段应放在第五段之后，选D。
【答案】6.D 7.A 8.A 9.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断、句意猜测
【点评】本题围绕大雪节气的相关内容设置题目，考查学生对文章细节的定位、句意理解及逻辑衔接能力，需仔细比对原文信息与选项，结合上下文分析作答。
【难度系数】0.7