三、阅读短文,选择正确的选项。
The Twenty-four Solar Terms is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is based on the sun's movement. It divides (分成) a year into 24 different parts. Each solar term lasts about 15 days. People use them to learn about changes in weather and seasons. They also use them to decide the right time for farming.
Start of Spring usually comes on 3rd or 4th February. It marks the beginning of spring. Summer Solstice (夏至) falls on 21st or 22nd June every year. It has the longest daytime of the whole year. White Dew (白露) arrives on 7th or 8th September. It tells people that cool autumn is on the way. Winter Solstice (冬至) is on 21st or 22nd December. On this day, we have the shortest daytime in a year.
In 2016, the Twenty-four Solar Terms was listed as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO. Even today, people still follow these special dates to arrange (安排) their lives and farming activities. The solar terms fully show the great wisdom (智慧)
of ancient Chinese people. We should protect and pass on this wonderful traditional culture.
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D
) 1. How many solar terms are there in a year?
A. Twelve. B. Fifteen. C. Twenty. D. Twenty-four.
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B
) 2. How long does each solar term last?
A. About 10 days. B. About 15 days.
C. About 20 days. D. About 25 days.
(
D
) 3. When is Winter Solstice?
A. On 21st or 22nd June. B. On 7th or 8th September.
C. On 4th February. D. On 21st or 22nd December.
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A
) 4. Which sentence is true according to the passage?
A. White Dew tells us cool autumn is coming.
B. Summer Solstice has the shortest daytime in a year.
C. The Twenty-four Solar Terms became an Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
D. The Twenty-four Solar Terms is not useful (有用的) for people now.
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C
) 5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The different seasons in China.
B. The famous festivals around the world.
C. The Twenty-four Solar Terms.
D. The history of UNESCO.
