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热点时事话题专练33冬日御寒保暖
主要内容
完形填空 Nelson Wilson营救被困在冻住的金属管上的小麻雀的故事
阅读理解 几种能在冬天帮我们保暖的食物
城市的除雪工作，注意事项和市民如何进行配合的指导意见
本周第二次冬季暴风雪让从俄克拉荷马州到五大湖的人们努力保持安全和温暖
任务型阅读 室内植物小的相关知识，包括室内植物是什么、能带来的好处及人们能种植哪些室内植物
大雪这个节气的相关知识
语法填空 中国二十四节气中的冬至以及其相关的信息
写作 读后续写
一、完形填空
（2022·眉山模拟）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。
People
hold general belief that birds will fly south in winter. But not all birds do
so to escape the 1． and settle somewhere nice and warm. Many of
our feathered friends actually 2． and try to live through the hard time.
They will
face greater 3． when temperatures drop well beyond the
freezing point. It was against this background that a 4． about rescuing a little sparrow took place.
The poor
bird was caught off-guard by the freezing temperatures and had itself 5． on the metal piping next to a water heater.
6． , a man by the name of Nelson Wilson 7． the frightened bird. When he hurried to see what was happening, he saw it 8． desperately and decided to do something to help it out.
“When I
went over，I 9． the bird which was glued down to the pipe and
couldn't fly away,” Wilson 10． . “The little bird most likely 11． to drink some water because it is not 12． for birds to drink from the heated tank in
winter. But unfortunately, its feet got 13． from the water and froze into the metal
piping. So I 14． to warm the feet of the frightened bird by
pressing my palm (手掌) against both the 15． and the bird's feet.”
But the 16． did not give him what he wanted. Then, Wilson
started 17． blowing warm air on the bird to 18． its fragile feet and make them get warm
earlier. After several minutes, his warming the bird's feet with his warm 19． brought success. The bird was finally able to 20． its previously frozen feet. It was saved!
1．A．site B．enemy C．disease D．cold
2．A．stay behind B．step
forward C．take off D．come out
3．A．failure B．dilemma C．danger D．truth
4．A．trip B．story C．task D．meeting
5．A．lost B．bathed C．confused D．trapped
6．A．Hopefully B．Thankfully C．Suddenly D．Strangely
7．A．found B．accepted C．seized D．heard
8．A．flying B．waiting C．struggling D．hunting
9．A．treated B．noticed C．obtained D．pushed
10．A．explained B．concluded C．predicted D．added
11．A．refused B．hesitated C．stopped D．learnt
12．A．inconvenient B．harmless C．practical D．uncommon
13．A．sticky B．wet C．slippery D．heavy
14．A．attempted B．managed C．agreed D．expected
15．A．pipe B．ice C．water D．feather
16．A．challenge B．approach C．advantage D．attention
17．A．casually B．eventually C．gently D．accidentally
18．A．observe B．pull C．recognize D．protect
19．A．breath B．coat C．arm D．chest
20．A．feel B．see C．move D．drop
【答案】1．D；2．A；3．C；4．C；5．D；6．B；7．A；8．C；9．B；10．A；11．C；12．C；13．A；14．A；15．A；16．B；17．C；18．D；19．A；20．C
【解析】【分析】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Nelson Wilson营救被困在冻住的金属管上的小麻雀的故事。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
1．句意：但并不是所有的鸟类都这样做是为了躲避寒冷，并在温暖舒适的地方定居。A. site“场所”；B. enemy“敌人”；C. disease“疾病”；D. cold“寒冷”。根据空后“settle somewhere nice and warm”可知，不是所有的鸟类都会向南迁移躲避寒冷。故选D。
2．句意：我们的许多长着羽毛的朋友实际上会留下来，试图度过这段艰难的时光。A. stay behind“留下”；B. step forward“向前；C. take off“起飞，成功”；D. come out“出版”。根据上文“But not all birds do so to escape the 1 and settle somewhere nice and warm.”可知，有一些鸟会留下来度过寒冬。故选A。
3．句意：当温度下降到远远超过冰点时，它们将面临更大的危险。A. failure“失败”；B. dilemma“两难”；C. danger“危险”；D. truth“真相”。根据空后“when temperatures drop well beyond the freezing point”可知，当温度降到冰点以下很多时，鸟儿们会遇到更大的危险。故选C。
4．句意：正是在这样的背景下，一项营救一只小麻雀的任务发生了。A. trip“旅行”；B. story“故事”；C. task“任务”；D. meeting“会议”。根据空后“about rescuing a little sparrow”可知，营救一只小麻雀是一项任务。故选C。
5．句意：这只可怜的小鸟被冰冻的温度吓得措手不及，卡在热水器旁边的金属管道上。A. lost“丢失”；B. bathed“沐浴”；C. confused“使困惑”；D. trapped“卡住”。根据空前“The poor bird was caught off-guard by the freezing temperatures”可知，小鸟被卡住了。故选D。
6．句意：幸好，一个叫尼尔森·威尔逊的人发现了这只受惊的鸟。A. Hopefully“有希望地”；B. Thankfully“幸好”；C. Suddenly“突然”；D. Strangely“奇怪地”。根据空后“a man by the name of Nelson Wilson 7 the frightened bird”可知，幸好小鸟被发现了。故选B。
7．句意：幸好，一个叫尼尔森·威尔逊的人发现了这只受惊的鸟。A. found“发现”；B. accepted“接受”；C. seized“抓住”；D. heard“听到”。根据下文“When he hurried to see what was happening”可知，Nelson Wilson发现了这只鸟。故选A。
8．句意：当他赶去看发生了什么事时，他看到它在拼命地挣扎，于是决定做些什么来帮助它。A. flying“飞”；B. waiting“等待”；C. struggling“挣扎”；D. hunting“捕猎”。根据空后“desperately”及上文描写小鸟被困住可知，鸟儿应该在挣扎想要逃脱。故选C。
9．句意：“当我走过去的时候，我注意到那只鸟被粘在了水管上，飞不走了，” 威尔逊解释说。A. treated“对待”；B. noticed“注意到”；C. obtained“获得”；D. pushed“推”。根据上文“a man by the name of Nelson Wilson 7 the frightened bird”可知，Nelson Wilson注意到这只鸟被粘在水管上。故选B。
10．句意：“当我走过去的时候，我注意到那只鸟被粘在了水管上，飞不走了，” 威尔逊解释说。A. explained“解释”；B. concluded“得出结论”；C. predicted“预测”；D. added“添加”。根据前后文Nelson Wilson所说可知，此处为他在解释发现鸟及解救鸟的过程。故选A。
11．句意：小鸟很可能停下来喝水，因为在冬天，鸟儿从加热的水箱里喝水是不现实的。A. refused“拒绝”；B. hesitated“犹豫”；C. stopped“停止”；D. learnt“学习”。根据空后“to drink some water”可知，Nelson Wilson推测，小鸟停下来喝水，因此被困住了。故选C。
12．句意：小鸟很可能停下来喝水，因为在冬天，鸟儿从加热的水箱里喝水是不现实的。A. inconvenient“不方便的”；B. harmless“无害的”；C. practical“实际的”；D. uncommon“不常见的”。根据空后“in winter”可推测，冬天从热水箱里喝水是不实际的。故选C。
13．句意：但不幸的是，它的脚被水粘住了，冻在了金属管道里。A. sticky“粘的”；B. wet“潮湿的”；C. slippery“滑的”；D. heavy“重的”。根据上文及空后“froze into the metal piping”可知，小鸟被粘住了。故选A。
14．句意：所以我试着用我的手掌温暖管道和鸟的脚。A. attempted“尝试”；B. managed“（设法）完成”；C. agreed“同意”；D. expected“期待”。根据空后“to warm the feet of the frightened bird by pressing my palm”可知，看到小鸟的脚被粘住了，Nelson Wilson尝试着温暖鸟的脚。故选A。
15．句意：所以我试着用我的手掌温暖管道和鸟的脚。A. pipe“管道”；B. ice“冰”；C. water“水”；D. feather“羽毛”。根据上文“froze into the metal piping”可知，鸟的脚与金属管道冻在一起，因此，需要一起加热金属管。故选A。
16．句意：但是这种方法并没有给他想要的东西。A. challenge“挑战”；B. approach“方法”；C. advantage“优势”；D. attention“注意力”。根据上文“So I 14 to warm the feet of the frightened bird by pressing my palm against both the 15 and the bird's feet.”可知，Nelson Wilson用手掌捂热小鸟的脚和管道的方法没有奏效。故选B。
17．句意：然后，威尔逊开始轻轻地向这只鸟吹暖空气，以保护它脆弱的脚，让它们早点暖和起来。A. casually“随意地”；B. eventually“最终”；C. gently“轻柔地”；D. accidentally“偶然地”。根据空后“its fragile feet”可知，Nelson Wilson轻轻地向小鸟的脚吹暖空气。故选C。
18．句意：然后，威尔逊开始轻轻地向这只鸟吹暖空气，以保护它脆弱的脚，让它们早点暖和起来。A. observe“观察”；B. pull“拉”；C. recognize“认出”；D. protect“保护”。根据空后“its fragile feet and make them get warm earlier”可知，吹暖空气的目的是为了保护鸟儿脆弱的脚。故选D。
19．句意：几分钟后，他用温暖的呼吸温暖了小鸟的脚，成功了。A. breath“呼吸”；B. coat“外套”；C. arm“手臂”；D. chest“胸膛”。根据上文“blowing warm air on the bird”可知，Nelson Wilson用呼吸温暖了小鸟的脚。故选A。
20．句意：这只鸟终于能够移动它之前冻住的脚了。A. feel“感觉”；B. see“看见”；C. move“移动”；D. drop“掉落”。根据空后“its previously frozen feet”可知，鸟儿终于能移动之前被冻住的脚了。故选C。
二、阅读理解
（2022·遂宁模拟）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
In winter, many of us
are reaching for more clothes and turning on the heat. Besides wearing a pair
of long johns, increasing our food intake can help protect us against severe
cold. So what food keeps us warm
Red meat, such as
beef, lamb and pork, is great when you find yourself in cold conditions because
it is a fantastic source of iron, which is crucial for circulating your blood.
Iron is an important mineral to help carry oxygen throughout your body. People
with low iron may notice cold hands and feet or easily become tired. Eating red
meat can also supply vitamin B12, which contributes to healthy nerves and a
strong immune system.
Oats can keep you warm
in winter. It's great thermogenic（生热的）food
and is filled with nutrients that release energy slowly throughout the day to
keep your body warm. You can start your day with
a hot breakfast of oats or other types of porridge. Oats are a great source of
whole grains and fiber. In addition to keeping you full and warm, oats are full
of other nutrients.
Hot ginger tea can
make you feel warm inside on a cold day. Ginger is known to be good for health.
It's also a diaphoretic (发汗药), which
means it will help your body warm from the inside. Ginger has the nature to
produce heat and help blood circulation in our bodies, making it a great source
of warmth.
Root vegetables like
sweet potatoes need more energy to move through the digestion process, which
raises your body temperature. High in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium (钾), sweet potatoes add fiber and other nutrients to a warm winter
meal. Sweet potatoes also have beta-carotene (β胡萝卜素) that
is good for eye heath.
21．How many types of food to keep people warm are mentioned in the text
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
22．Why does ginger tea keep you warm
A．It's a great source of iron. B．It releases energy slowly.
C．It is full of fiber and vitamins. D．It is great food to generate heat.
23．What's the purpose of the text
A．To promote green food.
B．To remind people of a healthy diet.
C．To introduce some food to keep warm.
D．To teach people how to keep warm.
24．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A．Science Study. B．Campus Life.
C．Global Vision. D．Physical Education.
【答案】21．B
22．D
23．C
24．A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种能在冬天帮我们保暖的食物。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和他老婆的两个题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
21．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Red meat”红肉；第三段中的“Oats”燕麦；第四段中的“Hot ginger tea”热姜茶；以及第五段中的“Root vegetables”根菜，可知，本文一共提到了4种让人们保暖的食物。故选B。
22．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“It's also a diaphoretic, which means it will help your body warm from the inside. Ginger has the nature to produce heat and help blood circulation in our bodies, making it a great source of warmth.”它也是一种发汗剂，这意味着它可以帮助你的身体从内部保暖。生姜能产生热量，促进身体血液循环，是很好的热量来源。可知，生姜是产生热量的好食物，因此，姜茶能让你温暖。故选D。
23．考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Besides wearing a pair of long johns, increasing our food intake can help protect us against severe cold. So what food keeps us warm ”除了穿秋裤，增加食物摄入量可以帮助我们抵御严寒。那么什么食物能让我们保暖呢？；及下文介绍的四种食物可知，本文是为了介绍一些可以用来保暖的食物。故选C。
24．考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Besides wearing a pair of long johns, increasing our food intake can help protect us against severe cold. So what food keeps us warm ”除了穿秋裤，增加食物摄入量可以帮助我们抵御严寒。那么什么食物能让我们保暖呢？；以及下文介绍的四种食物，可知，本文介绍了一些用来保暖的食物，且介绍了这些食物让我们保暖的原理，我们可以在“科学研究”板块读到这篇文章。故选A。
25．（2020·龙岩模拟）阅读理解
In an
effort to inform our citizens to clear the street snow, the city adopts a snow removal
plan.
Routes
used by City Emergency Services come first. Secondly, connector streets will be
cleared which allow citizens the greatest access to public roads. And thirdly, roads
within neighborhoods will be cleared.
Snow removal and ice control will start when:
Snow accumulates
4 inches or more.
Weather
conditions do not endanger the safety of road crew.
Snow falls
during peak traffic periods of heavy use of main streets.
Snow and ice removal will be delayed or cancelled
when:
There
is severe cold, significant wind and limited visibility.
The snowfall
occurs on the weekend or a holiday and is not considered a threat to public safety.
In that case, snow and ice removal may take place on the next normal weekday.
Snow and
ice may be left on roadways if melting is obvious.
Your cooperation is requested during snow removal
and these suggestions may apply:
Limit
travel during storms. Travel is possible once roads have been cleared or salted
by the road crew
Avoid
removing snow from your driveway into the road Pile the snow in your yard.
Park your vehicles in your driveways and off the road or walkwalks.
Keep public sidewalks next to your house clear of snow and ice.
Be responsible for removing this snow which is thrown by the snow plough(犁) from your driveways. Hopefully, you can understand this inconvenience.
（1）When will the snow have to be removed______.
A．If it reaches a certain thickness.
B．If the main streets are not busy.
C．If the snow and ice begin to melt.
D．If extreme weather makes roads dangerous.
（2）What should citizens do to cooperate in the snow removal
A．Help to put the salt on the road.
B．Pile the snow nearby to the road.
C．Throw the snow into the driveways.
D．Clear the sidewalks close to their houses.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．clearance of emergency routes has a priority.
B．Snow and ice must be removed on the weekends.
C．Citizens play the most important tole in snow removal.
D．The poster is to inform citizens of an oncoming heavy snow.
【答案】（1）A
（2）D
（3）A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了城市的除雪工作，注意事项和市民如何进行配合的指导意见。
（1）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Snow accumulates 4 inches or more.”可知当积雪累计达4英寸或以上时，除雪工作将开始。也就是说积雪到达一定厚度时，就必须开始除雪工作。故选A。
（2）考查细节理解。根据第五段中的“Keep public sidewalks next to your house clear of snow and ice.”可知要求清理你家附近的公共人行道上的冰雪。即需要清理靠近房屋附近的人行道，故选D。
（3）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Routes used by City Emergency Services come first”可知城市应急服务线路优先，也就是说清除紧急通道是一项优先事项。故选A。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
（2021·聊城模拟）阅读理解
Jack Frost has paid another visit to the Midwest. For the second
time this week, a major winter storm has left people from Oklahoma to the Great
Lakes struggling to stay safe and warm. Heavy, wet snow has shut down major
highways, put off flights and left hundreds of thousands of Midwesterner
without power. "It's just snow. That's all we can see," said Shannon
Wick ware of Woodward.
The storm began in Texas on Sunday and rapidly traveled north. A
gust of wind pushed the storm up towards Oklahoma, bringing fifteen inches of
snow to parts of Oklahoma. It then moved east and hovered over Chicago, dropping
four inches of wet snow on top of the city and its suburbs. Airlines canceled
nearly 500 flights at Chicago's O' Hare and Midway airports. Later, the storm
swept Ohio, causing a lot of problems for the local people. Taking into account
the safety of their students in the storm, many schools in the affected areas
either put off opening or did not open at all.
In Kansas City, Missouri, up to ten inches of snow had fallen
before midday on Tuesday. The city's mayor, Sty James, declared a state of
emergency. Most government and office buildings were shut down. Some hospitals
were forced to close urgent-care clinics.
While heavy snowfall is not usual for this part of the country at
this time of year, it is the amount of moisture in the snow that makes
conditions extra "treacherous". When snow is especially wet, it
weighs down trees and brings down power lines. Roofs can cave in under the
pressure and roads can become very icy. The power lines have cut off
electricity to more than 100, 000 homes and businesses in the Midwest.
As snow falls and the temperature continues to drop, people are
preparing the best they can to stay dry and safe. The bad weather is making
travel difficult for even snowplows (扫雪机) and repair vehicles.
26．What's the CORRECT order of the places that the snowstorm passed
a. Chicago b. Oklahoma c. Texas d. Ohio
A．a-d-c-b B．c-b-d-a C．a-d-b-c D．c-b-a-d
27．What can be inferred about Kansas City, Missouri
A．It was hit worse than any other city by the storm.
B．It had never experienced such a big storm before.
C．It was seriously affected by the snowstorm.
D．It wasn't hit as badly as expected by the storm.
28．What does the underlined word "treacherous" in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Unpleasant. B．Dangerous. C．Natural. D．Stable.
29．What would be the best title for the passage
A．The Midwest was hit by snowstorms twice
B．Another major winter storm swept through the Midwest
C．America has very severe weather this winter
D．Schools in America have been closed because of a storm
【答案】26．D
27．C
28．B
29．B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，本周第二次冬季暴风雪让从俄克拉荷马州到五大湖的人们努力保持安全和温暖。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇新闻报道，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
26．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“The storm began in Texas on Sunday and rapidly traveled north. A gust of wind pushed the storm up towards Oklahoma, bringing fifteen inches of snow to parts of Oklahoma. It then moved east and hovered over Chicago, dropping four inches of wet snow on top of the city and its suburbs. ”这场风暴于周日在德克萨斯州开始，并迅速向北移动。一阵大风将风暴推向俄克拉荷马州，俄克拉荷马州部分地区降下了15英寸的雪。然后它向东移动，在芝加哥上空盘旋，在该市及其郊区上空落下了4英寸厚的湿雪；以及“Later, the storm swept Ohio, causing a lot of problems for the local people. ”后来，风暴席卷俄亥俄州，给当地居民带来了很多问题。可知，暴风雪路过的地方顺序为Texas到Oklahoma到Chicago再到Ohio。故选D。
27．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“The city's mayor, Sty James, declared a state of emergency. Most government and office buildings were shut down. Some hospitals were forced to close urgent-care clinics. ”该市市长Sty James宣布进入紧急状态。大多数政府大楼和办公大楼被关闭。一些医院被迫关闭急诊门诊。可知，密苏里州的堪萨斯城受到暴风雪的严重影响。故选C。
28．考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的“When snow is especially wet, it weighs down trees and brings down power lines. Roofs can cave in under the pressure and roads can become very icy. ”当雪特别潮湿时，它会压倒树木，拉倒电线。屋顶在压力下会塌陷，道路会结冰。可知，此处是指大雪让情况格外危险。所以treacherous意为“危险的”。故选B。
29．考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的“Jack Frost has paid another visit to the Midwest. ”杰克·弗罗斯特又去了中西部；以及“For the second time this week, a major winter storm has left people from Oklahoma to the Great Lakes struggling to stay safe and warm. ”这是本周第二次，一场冬季暴风雪让从俄克拉荷马州到五大湖的人们努力保持安全和温暖。可知，文章主要是讲另一场冬季风暴席卷了中西部地区。故选B。
三、任务型阅读
（2023·全国乙卷）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 30． , but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What's more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 31． .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, " 32． . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood." Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 33． .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. " 34． ." Spoelstra says. "It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."
A. All plants are different
B. Not only do they look beautiful
C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E. Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best
F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
【答案】30．B；31．D；32．C；33．E；34．G
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了室内植物小的相关知识，包括室内植物是什么、能带来的好处及人们能种植哪些室内植物。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇科普类阅读，根据下文"but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory.(而且研究表明，它们可以通过改善情绪、减轻压力和帮助增强记忆力来促进人们的健康)"可知，此处与下文是递进关系，构成not only…but"不仅……而且……"结构。由此可知，B. Not only do they look beautiful(它们不仅看起来很漂亮)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选B。要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力
30．根据空后"but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory."而且研究表明，它们可以通过改善情绪、减轻压力和帮助增强记忆力来促进人们的健康。此空与之是并列递进关系，not only…but..."不仅……而且……"是固定结构，B. Not only do they look beautiful"它们不仅看起来很漂亮"能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选B。
31．根据空前"Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter."这些品种中的许多都不适合在英国户外生长，尤其是在冬天。可知，有些植物不适合在户外寒冷的环境中生长，适合在室内温暖的地方生长。D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer"相反，它们在温暖的室内生长得更好"承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
32．根据空后"I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood."我发现在冬天的几个月里，房子周围的植物真的能提升你的情绪。可知，室内植物对人有好处。C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors"在室内种植植物有很多好处"承接下文，符合语境。故选C。
33．根据空前"There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking."也有研究表明，盆栽植物可以通过去除二氧化碳等有害气体来净化周围的空气。它们还能去除油漆或烹饪中的一些有害化学物质。可知，盆栽植物能够清除有害物质。E. Plants like peace lilies and devil's tongue are among the best"像和平百合和魔芋之类的植物是最好的"承接上文，列举了在这方面做的最好的植物，故选E。
34．根据空前"Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature-which is part of the joy of owning plants."年轻的植物通常比成熟的植物便宜，而且你可以在它们成熟时照顾它们——这是拥有植物的乐趣之一。可知，不同的植物需求是不同的；以及空后"It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."它可以为人们的生活带来新的兴趣和焦点，并有助于建立家庭与自然之间的联系。具体介绍了了解每种植物的需求的好处。G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding"了解每种植物的需求是非常有益的"承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
（2022·河南模拟）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
24 Solar Terms: 5 things about Major Snow
Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, which falls on Dec 7 this year. During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly. Here are 5 things you should know about Major Snow.
Snowy winter
The snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. In the south, snowflakes fall and the world turns white. A proverb about the snow says, "A timely snow promises a good harvest". 35．
36．
The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is respected in Chinese culture for its bravery against severe winters.
Eating lamb
Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. 37． People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. Nanjing residents like to stew lamb with some plants to make it more nutritious.
Making sausages
During Major Snow, people in southern China make sausages, an important part of preparation for the Spring Festival. 38． The sausage should be dried in the shade, and is edible after a week.
Preventing respiratory (呼吸道的) illness
During tins period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. 39． At the same time, don't drink cold water after exercise.
A. Writing poems about snow
B. Appreciating plum blossoms
C. But you should not drink too much water at a time
D. Drink as much water as you can whenever possible
E. The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pig
F. As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests
G. It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold
【答案】35．F；36．B；37．G；38．E；39．C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了大雪这个节气的相关知识。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇文化类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
35．根据空前“A proverb about the snow says, ‘A timely snow promises a good harvest'.”关于雪的一个谚语说，“瑞雪兆丰年。”可知，这里是阐述雪的好处。F. As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests“当雪覆盖地面时，低温会把害虫杀死”和上文意思一致。故选F。
36．根据空后“The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems.”红梅映衬着白雪是一场视觉盛宴，并且给许多诗歌带来了灵感。可知，这一段主要讲述冬天梅花开的事情，所以可以赏梅。 B. Appreciating plum blossoms “欣赏梅花”和下文意思一致。故选B。
37．根据空前“Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow.”羊肉是中国人在大雪时期最喜欢的食物，可知，这里说明冬天吃羊肉的好处。 G. It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold “它可以促进血液循环并且可以抗冷”和上文意思一致。故选G。
38．根据本段小标题“Making sausages ”做香肠，可知，这一段描述做香肠的事情。 E. The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pig “做这道美味佳肴最好的肉是猪腿肉”和上文意思一致。故选E。
39．根据空前“During this period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water.”在这段时期，中国人很注意呼吸道疾病的爆发，它可以通过戴围巾来保护脖子或者恰当地饮水来预防。可知，这里描述预防呼吸道疾病的方法。 C. But you should not drink too much water at a time “但是你一次不能喝太多的水”和上文意思一致。故选C。
四、语法填空
（2024·河北模拟）短文填空Falling around December 22nd, the winter solstice (冬至) is one of the traditional Chinese festivals 40． also one of the 24 solar terms (节气).
The winter solstice festival originated from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) and 41． (develop) well in the Tang and Song dynasties (618-1279). People in the old times attached great 42． (important) to the festival. In the Han Dynasty, the festival was regarded as the Winter Festival and people had one day off for the holiday. Officials organized the ceremonies 43． (celebrate) the day and people visited each other with delicious food.
Traditions and customs for the day vary 44． different areas of China. In the northern part of China, people usually eat dumplings, and mutton to celebrate the day. In the southern part, tang yuan and noodles are the festival food. The dumpling is the 45． (essence) food for people in northern China. After the winter solstice, it will become colder and colder. By eating dumplings, people think they can avoid 46． (they) ears from being frozen as the dumplings look like people's ear.
Tangyuan, 47． is popular in southern China, is a kind of glutinous rice (糯米) ball with different fillings. It can 48． (boil) or fried. People think after 49． (eat) it, they will age one. People also use it to present to relatives and friends.
【答案】40．and；41．developed；42．importance；43．to celebrate；44．in；45．essential；46．their；47．which；48．be boiled；49．eating
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国二十四节气中的冬至以及其相关的信息。【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及连词，时态，名词，非谓语动词，介词，形容词，代词，定语从句，语态以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
40．句意：冬至大约在12月22日，是中国的传统节日之一，也是24节气之一。one of the traditional Chinese festivals和also one of the 24 solar terms是并列关系，所以用并列连词and。故填and。
41．句意：冬至节日起源于汉代(公元前202年-公元220年)，在唐宋时期(618-1279年)发展得很好。此处是谓语动词，根据时间状语 in the Tang and Song dynasties判断，用一般过去时。故填developed。
42．句意：旧时代的人们非常重视这个节日。根据形容词great判断，所填词用名词，在句中作宾语。故填importance。
43．句意：官员们组织仪式来庆祝这一天，人们用美味的食物互相拜访。此处作目的状语，用动词不定式。故填to celebrate。
44．句意：这一天的传统和习俗在中国不同地区各不相同。vary in sth.固定短语，"在某方面不同"。故填in。
45．句意：饺子是中国北方人必不可少的食物。此处作定语，修饰food，用形容词。故填essential。
46．句意：通过吃饺子，人们认为他们可以避免耳朵被冻住，因为饺子看起来像人的耳朵。所填词作定语，修饰名词ears，用形容词性物主代词。故填their。
47．句意：汤圆是一种有不同馅料的糯米团，在中国南方很受欢迎。 is popular in southern China 是非限制性定语从句，指代tang yuan，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
48．句意：它可以煮也可以炸。it指代tang yuan，与 boil之间为被动关系，且情态动词后接动词原形。故填be boiled。
49．句意：人们认为吃了它，他们就会老一岁。所填词放在介词after后面，且后面有宾语it，所以用动名词。故填eating。
五、书面表达
50．（2022·广东模拟）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was sitting at my desk surrounded by New Year gifts, feeling happy that I had managed to buy some hard-to-find items. These were for Kids Need More, a charitable organization offering services to socially disadvantaged children. One of its most popular events is the Holiday Cheer Bus. The organization always fills the buses with donated gifts for the families on the Cheer Bus routes. Each bus is manned by a team of volunteers. My family had been volunteers for years. I had a list of the families on our route.
Just as I was packing up the items with my
husband and my son, I received a call from the director of the organization.
She asked if I could add a family to my route—— here
was a young mother, Leanne, and her son.
I called Leanne and told her that a Holiday Cheer Bus would be visiting her family. Leanne seemed really excited and began to cry. I comforted her, "The Holiday Cheer Bus is really going to come. Is there something special that your child would like "
"My son is three. All he wants is a pair
of Spider-Man snow boots so that he can play outside in the snow."
I asked about her son's shoe size. She told me
the size and I promised I would have Spider-Man snow boots in size 9 for her
son.
After I said goodbye and ended the call, panic
set in. It was two days before the Holiday Cheer Bus was going on its run, less
than a week before New Year. I was going to need a holiday miracle to find
Spider-Man snow boots in size 9.
"We have to go shopping! I called out to
my husband and son. They were surprised but still we set off. We went to a few
department stores and the shoe departments, without success. We were tired and
hungry. We were becoming disheartened. My son suggested giving Leanne a gift
card so she could get the boots herself. But I didn't want to give up. I
promised we would bring boots.
注意；
1）续写词数应为150左右；
2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At our final stop expecting defeat, we
entered the shoe department.
……
Two days later, we arrived at the young mom's
home.
【答案】At our final stop, expecting defeat, we entered the shoe department. All we saw were empty shelves where the snow boots should be. As my husband searched in one area, I searched another. I looked down an aisle and saw a Spider-Man box. I ran down the aisle. As I got closer,
I could not believe my eyes. On top of the Spider-Man box were black-and-red snow boots. I carefully lifted the tag and saw the size- a child's size 9! We bought the boots. I was relieved we would be bringing snow boots to Leanne and her son.
Two days later, we arrived at the young mom's home. As the bus pulled up to her home, her son ran through the cold, wet snow without boots for the last time. We handed him the boots and visited for a while. When it was time to leave for our next stop, Leanne waved us off with tears in her eyes. As we walked down the driveway, I heard her son delightfully ask if he could go out to play in the snow in his new boots. Although I didn't hear, I guessed he would have been permitted and had a great time.
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了一个温暖的故事。作者一家都是慈善组织Kids Need More的志愿者，他们正在购置新年礼物，届时通过节日巴士造访需要帮助的家庭，给她们送去相应的礼物。组织负责人要在受助家庭列表中增加一户——一位母亲和她的儿子，作者了解到她们很需要一双9码的儿童雪地靴，一波三折之后终于圆了她们的心愿。段落续写：（1）由第一段首句内容"在最后一站，我们预料到可能会无功而返，但还是走进了鞋类专柜"及下段中作者成功拜访了这位母亲和儿子可推知，第一段可描写作者山重水复疑无路，历经千辛万苦终于找到了一双9码儿童雪地靴的故事。（2）由第二段首句内容°两天后，我们来到了这位年轻妈妈的家中"可知，第二段可描写作者拜访这位妈妈和她的儿子，亲手送上礼物之后母亲欣喜又感动，最后依依惜别的过程。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：All we saw were empty shelves where the snow boots should be. 运用了限制性定语从句；As my husband searched in one area, I searched another.运用了时间状语从句；As I got closer,I could not believe my eyes. 运用了时间状语从句；On top of the Spider-Man box were black-and-red snow boots. 运用了倒装句； I was relieved that we would be bringing snow boots to Leanne and her son.运用了名词性从句； As the bus pulled up to her home, her son ran through the cold, wet snow without boots for the last time.运用了时间状语从句； When it was time to leave for our next stop, Leanne waved us off with tears in her eyes. 运用了时间状语从句，with的复合结构；As we walked down the driveway, I heard her son delightfully ask if he could go out to play in the snow in his new boots.运用了时间状语从句，宾语从句； Although I didn't hear, I guessed he would have been permitted and had a great time.运用了让步状语从句，宾语从句。
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任务型阅读 室内植物小的相关知识，包括室内植物是什么、能带来的好处及人们能种植哪些室内植物
大雪这个节气的相关知识
语法填空 中国二十四节气中的冬至以及其相关的信息
写作 读后续写
一、完形填空
（2022·眉山模拟）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。
People
hold general belief that birds will fly south in winter. But not all birds do
so to escape the 1． and settle somewhere nice and warm. Many of
our feathered friends actually 2． and try to live through the hard time.
They will
face greater 3． when temperatures drop well beyond the
freezing point. It was against this background that a 4． about rescuing a little sparrow took place.
The poor
bird was caught off-guard by the freezing temperatures and had itself 5． on the metal piping next to a water heater.
6． , a man by the name of Nelson Wilson 7． the frightened bird. When he hurried to see what was happening, he saw it 8． desperately and decided to do something to help it out.
“When I
went over，I 9． the bird which was glued down to the pipe and
couldn't fly away,” Wilson 10． . “The little bird most likely 11． to drink some water because it is not 12． for birds to drink from the heated tank in
winter. But unfortunately, its feet got 13． from the water and froze into the metal
piping. So I 14． to warm the feet of the frightened bird by
pressing my palm (手掌) against both the 15． and the bird's feet.”
But the 16． did not give him what he wanted. Then, Wilson
started 17． blowing warm air on the bird to 18． its fragile feet and make them get warm
earlier. After several minutes, his warming the bird's feet with his warm 19． brought success. The bird was finally able to 20． its previously frozen feet. It was saved!
1．A．site B．enemy C．disease D．cold
2．A．stay behind B．step
forward C．take off D．come out
3．A．failure B．dilemma C．danger D．truth
4．A．trip B．story C．task D．meeting
5．A．lost B．bathed C．confused D．trapped
6．A．Hopefully B．Thankfully C．Suddenly D．Strangely
7．A．found B．accepted C．seized D．heard
8．A．flying B．waiting C．struggling D．hunting
9．A．treated B．noticed C．obtained D．pushed
10．A．explained B．concluded C．predicted D．added
11．A．refused B．hesitated C．stopped D．learnt
12．A．inconvenient B．harmless C．practical D．uncommon
13．A．sticky B．wet C．slippery D．heavy
14．A．attempted B．managed C．agreed D．expected
15．A．pipe B．ice C．water D．feather
16．A．challenge B．approach C．advantage D．attention
17．A．casually B．eventually C．gently D．accidentally
18．A．observe B．pull C．recognize D．protect
19．A．breath B．coat C．arm D．chest
20．A．feel B．see C．move D．drop
二、阅读理解
（2022·遂宁模拟）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
In winter, many of us
are reaching for more clothes and turning on the heat. Besides wearing a pair
of long johns, increasing our food intake can help protect us against severe
cold. So what food keeps us warm
Red meat, such as
beef, lamb and pork, is great when you find yourself in cold conditions because
it is a fantastic source of iron, which is crucial for circulating your blood.
Iron is an important mineral to help carry oxygen throughout your body. People
with low iron may notice cold hands and feet or easily become tired. Eating red
meat can also supply vitamin B12, which contributes to healthy nerves and a
strong immune system.
Oats can keep you warm
in winter. It's great thermogenic（生热的）food
and is filled with nutrients that release energy slowly throughout the day to
keep your body warm. You can start your day with
a hot breakfast of oats or other types of porridge. Oats are a great source of
whole grains and fiber. In addition to keeping you full and warm, oats are full
of other nutrients.
Hot ginger tea can
make you feel warm inside on a cold day. Ginger is known to be good for health.
It's also a diaphoretic (发汗药), which
means it will help your body warm from the inside. Ginger has the nature to
produce heat and help blood circulation in our bodies, making it a great source
of warmth.
Root vegetables like
sweet potatoes need more energy to move through the digestion process, which
raises your body temperature. High in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium (钾), sweet potatoes add fiber and other nutrients to a warm winter
meal. Sweet potatoes also have beta-carotene (β胡萝卜素) that
is good for eye heath.
21．How many types of food to keep people warm are mentioned in the text
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
22．Why does ginger tea keep you warm
A．It's a great source of iron. B．It releases energy slowly.
C．It is full of fiber and vitamins. D．It is great food to generate heat.
23．What's the purpose of the text
A．To promote green food.
B．To remind people of a healthy diet.
C．To introduce some food to keep warm.
D．To teach people how to keep warm.
24．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A．Science Study. B．Campus Life.
C．Global Vision. D．Physical Education.
25．（2020·龙岩模拟）阅读理解
In an
effort to inform our citizens to clear the street snow, the city adopts a snow removal
plan.
Routes
used by City Emergency Services come first. Secondly, connector streets will be
cleared which allow citizens the greatest access to public roads. And thirdly, roads
within neighborhoods will be cleared.
Snow removal and ice control will start when:
Snow accumulates
4 inches or more.
Weather
conditions do not endanger the safety of road crew.
Snow falls
during peak traffic periods of heavy use of main streets.
Snow and ice removal will be delayed or cancelled
when:
There
is severe cold, significant wind and limited visibility.
The snowfall
occurs on the weekend or a holiday and is not considered a threat to public safety.
In that case, snow and ice removal may take place on the next normal weekday.
Snow and
ice may be left on roadways if melting is obvious.
Your cooperation is requested during snow removal
and these suggestions may apply:
Limit
travel during storms. Travel is possible once roads have been cleared or salted
by the road crew
Avoid
removing snow from your driveway into the road Pile the snow in your yard.
Park your vehicles in your driveways and off the road or walkwalks.
Keep public sidewalks next to your house clear of snow and ice.
Be responsible for removing this snow which is thrown by the snow plough(犁) from your driveways. Hopefully, you can understand this inconvenience.
（1）When will the snow have to be removed______.
A．If it reaches a certain thickness.
B．If the main streets are not busy.
C．If the snow and ice begin to melt.
D．If extreme weather makes roads dangerous.
（2）What should citizens do to cooperate in the snow removal
A．Help to put the salt on the road.
B．Pile the snow nearby to the road.
C．Throw the snow into the driveways.
D．Clear the sidewalks close to their houses.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．clearance of emergency routes has a priority.
B．Snow and ice must be removed on the weekends.
C．Citizens play the most important tole in snow removal.
D．The poster is to inform citizens of an oncoming heavy snow.
（2021·聊城模拟）阅读理解
Jack Frost has paid another visit to the Midwest. For the second
time this week, a major winter storm has left people from Oklahoma to the Great
Lakes struggling to stay safe and warm. Heavy, wet snow has shut down major
highways, put off flights and left hundreds of thousands of Midwesterner
without power. "It's just snow. That's all we can see," said Shannon
Wick ware of Woodward.
The storm began in Texas on Sunday and rapidly traveled north. A
gust of wind pushed the storm up towards Oklahoma, bringing fifteen inches of
snow to parts of Oklahoma. It then moved east and hovered over Chicago, dropping
four inches of wet snow on top of the city and its suburbs. Airlines canceled
nearly 500 flights at Chicago's O' Hare and Midway airports. Later, the storm
swept Ohio, causing a lot of problems for the local people. Taking into account
the safety of their students in the storm, many schools in the affected areas
either put off opening or did not open at all.
In Kansas City, Missouri, up to ten inches of snow had fallen
before midday on Tuesday. The city's mayor, Sty James, declared a state of
emergency. Most government and office buildings were shut down. Some hospitals
were forced to close urgent-care clinics.
While heavy snowfall is not usual for this part of the country at
this time of year, it is the amount of moisture in the snow that makes
conditions extra "treacherous". When snow is especially wet, it
weighs down trees and brings down power lines. Roofs can cave in under the
pressure and roads can become very icy. The power lines have cut off
electricity to more than 100, 000 homes and businesses in the Midwest.
As snow falls and the temperature continues to drop, people are
preparing the best they can to stay dry and safe. The bad weather is making
travel difficult for even snowplows (扫雪机) and repair vehicles.
26．What's the CORRECT order of the places that the snowstorm passed
a. Chicago b. Oklahoma c. Texas d. Ohio
A．a-d-c-b B．c-b-d-a C．a-d-b-c D．c-b-a-d
27．What can be inferred about Kansas City, Missouri
A．It was hit worse than any other city by the storm.
B．It had never experienced such a big storm before.
C．It was seriously affected by the snowstorm.
D．It wasn't hit as badly as expected by the storm.
28．What does the underlined word "treacherous" in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Unpleasant. B．Dangerous. C．Natural. D．Stable.
29．What would be the best title for the passage
A．The Midwest was hit by snowstorms twice
B．Another major winter storm swept through the Midwest
C．America has very severe weather this winter
D．Schools in America have been closed because of a storm
三、任务型阅读
（2023·全国乙卷）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 30． , but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What's more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 31． .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, " 32． . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood." Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 33． .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. " 34． ." Spoelstra says. "It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."
A. All plants are different
B. Not only do they look beautiful
C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E. Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best
F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
（2022·河南模拟）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
24 Solar Terms: 5 things about Major Snow
Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, which falls on Dec 7 this year. During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly. Here are 5 things you should know about Major Snow.
Snowy winter
The snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. In the south, snowflakes fall and the world turns white. A proverb about the snow says, "A timely snow promises a good harvest". 35．
36．
The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is respected in Chinese culture for its bravery against severe winters.
Eating lamb
Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. 37． People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. Nanjing residents like to stew lamb with some plants to make it more nutritious.
Making sausages
During Major Snow, people in southern China make sausages, an important part of preparation for the Spring Festival. 38． The sausage should be dried in the shade, and is edible after a week.
Preventing respiratory (呼吸道的) illness
During tins period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. 39． At the same time, don't drink cold water after exercise.
A. Writing poems about snow
B. Appreciating plum blossoms
C. But you should not drink too much water at a time
D. Drink as much water as you can whenever possible
E. The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pig
F. As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests
G. It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold
四、语法填空
（2024·河北模拟）短文填空Falling around December 22nd, the winter solstice (冬至) is one of the traditional Chinese festivals 40． also one of the 24 solar terms (节气).
The winter solstice festival originated from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) and 41． (develop) well in the Tang and Song dynasties (618-1279). People in the old times attached great 42． (important) to the festival. In the Han Dynasty, the festival was regarded as the Winter Festival and people had one day off for the holiday. Officials organized the ceremonies 43． (celebrate) the day and people visited each other with delicious food.
Traditions and customs for the day vary 44． different areas of China. In the northern part of China, people usually eat dumplings, and mutton to celebrate the day. In the southern part, tang yuan and noodles are the festival food. The dumpling is the 45． (essence) food for people in northern China. After the winter solstice, it will become colder and colder. By eating dumplings, people think they can avoid 46． (they) ears from being frozen as the dumplings look like people's ear.
Tangyuan, 47． is popular in southern China, is a kind of glutinous rice (糯米) ball with different fillings. It can 48． (boil) or fried. People think after 49． (eat) it, they will age one. People also use it to present to relatives and friends.
五、书面表达
50．（2022·广东模拟）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was sitting at my desk surrounded by New Year gifts, feeling happy that I had managed to buy some hard-to-find items. These were for Kids Need More, a charitable organization offering services to socially disadvantaged children. One of its most popular events is the Holiday Cheer Bus. The organization always fills the buses with donated gifts for the families on the Cheer Bus routes. Each bus is manned by a team of volunteers. My family had been volunteers for years. I had a list of the families on our route.
Just as I was packing up the items with my
husband and my son, I received a call from the director of the organization.
She asked if I could add a family to my route—— here
was a young mother, Leanne, and her son.
I called Leanne and told her that a Holiday Cheer Bus would be visiting her family. Leanne seemed really excited and began to cry. I comforted her, "The Holiday Cheer Bus is really going to come. Is there something special that your child would like "
"My son is three. All he wants is a pair
of Spider-Man snow boots so that he can play outside in the snow."
I asked about her son's shoe size. She told me
the size and I promised I would have Spider-Man snow boots in size 9 for her
son.
After I said goodbye and ended the call, panic
set in. It was two days before the Holiday Cheer Bus was going on its run, less
than a week before New Year. I was going to need a holiday miracle to find
Spider-Man snow boots in size 9.
"We have to go shopping! I called out to
my husband and son. They were surprised but still we set off. We went to a few
department stores and the shoe departments, without success. We were tired and
hungry. We were becoming disheartened. My son suggested giving Leanne a gift
card so she could get the boots herself. But I didn't want to give up. I
promised we would bring boots.
注意；
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At our final stop expecting defeat, we
entered the shoe department.
……
Two days later, we arrived at the young mom's
home.
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