三、来自俄罗斯的同学Sam介绍了俄罗斯四季的气候特征、自然景观和特色旅游活动。阅读下文并根据短文内容回答问题。
(2026·南通市启东长江中学月考改编)The sun is slow to appear when Russia's spring starts in March. There is still snow and the weather is cold. It doesn't get warm until May 1st. Although it is known as Labour Day around the world, May 1st is also called Spring Day in Russia. If you visit in March and April, you can expect lower hotel prices and the chance to enjoy events like Women's Day. But May offers clearer skies and streets with fewer people, making it one of the best times to explore Russia.
Summer lasts from June to August and attracts the most tourists due to the warm weather. The beautiful gardens come to life and there are lots of cultural festivals held in the season. In Moscow, temperatures often rise to $30°\mathrm{C}$. Sometimes it can be chilly(阴冷的)because of the sudden rain. During these months, you can follow the Russians who travel south to enjoy the beautiful Black Sea and Altai Mountains.
Autumn is a short but beautiful season. After a grey(阴沉的)end to August, the sun often shines throughout September and even into October. This lovely weather is called Indian summer. The forests turn into beautiful colours, making the whole country look amazing. The warm weather is also good for outdoor activities. Also, if you want to enjoy famous ballet performances, this is a good time to visit.
Winter in Russia is not as cold as you might think. Outside of Siberia or the Arctic Circle, temperatures usually stay around $-7°\mathrm{C}$ in January, the coldest month. The beautiful snow is perfect for all kinds of winter sports. Russian New Year celebrations last for two weeks, filled with music, dancing, and feasts(盛宴), making early January a lively time to visit.
So, when is the best time to visit Russia? That's for you to decide!
1. When does Russia's spring start to get warm according to the passage?
It starts to get warm on May 1st.
2. Why does summer attract the most tourists in Russia?
Because of the warm weather.
3. What is "Indian summer" in Russia?
It refers to the lovely weather when the sun often shines throughout September and even into October after a grey end to August in Russia's autumn.
4. What activities are suitable for visitors in Russia's autumn?
Doing outdoor activities and enjoying famous ballet performances.
5. How is the winter in Russia different from people's usual thought?
It is not as cold as people might think. Outside of Siberia or the Arctic Circle, temperatures usually stay around -7℃ in January, the coldest month.
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解的细节信息查找题，解题思路是先明确每个问题的核心关键词，再带着关键词回到原文中定位对应段落和句子，提取关键信息后整理成符合要求的答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段关键句“It doesn't get warm until May 1st.”，可知俄罗斯春天变暖的时间为5月1日；
2. 定位原文第二段开头关键句“Summer lasts from June to August and attracts the most tourists due to the warm weather.”，可知夏季吸引最多游客的原因是温暖的天气；
3. 定位原文第三段关键句“After a grey end to August, the sun often shines throughout September and even into October. This lovely weather is called Indian summer.”，整理出“Indian summer”的含义；
4. 定位原文第三段关键句“The warm weather is also good for outdoor activities. Also, if you want to enjoy famous ballet performances, this is a good time to visit.”，提取秋季适合的活动；
5. 定位原文第四段关键句“Winter in Russia is not as cold as you might think. Outside of Siberia or the Arctic Circle, temperatures usually stay around -7℃ in January, the coldest month.”，整理出冬季与人们通常想法的不同。
【答案】
1. It starts to get warm on May 1st. 2. Because of the warm weather. 3. It refers to the lovely weather when the sun often shines throughout September and even into October after a grey end to August in Russia's autumn. 4. Doing outdoor activities and enjoying famous ballet performances. 5. It is not as cold as people might think. Outside of Siberia or the Arctic Circle, temperatures usually stay around -7℃ in January, the coldest month.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取
【点评】
本题为基于短文内容的细节查找类题目，难度较低，主要考查学生快速定位原文关键信息的能力，准确找到问题对应的原文内容即可正确作答。
【难度系数】
0.8
