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.
()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.
()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.
()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.
()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