A 跨学科 中国传统二十四节气之大寒(2026·南京科利华中学期末)
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into the 24 Solar Terms. The Major Cold is the last solar term in winter. In this period, snow, rain and icy cold weather influence people's lives.

Eating "cold-dispelling(驱寒的) rice cake"
People in Beijing have a habit of eating "cold-dispelling rice cake", a kind of rice cake, which can make people feel warm all over their bodies. In Chinese, the words "rice cake" has the same pronunciation as the words "higher in a new year", which stands for good luck and great progress(进步).
Buying sesame(芝麻) straw(秸秆)
In some parts of China, people are eager(渴望的) to buy sesame straw during the Major Cold. This is because of an old saying:"Rise joint(接合处) by joint like sesame flowers on the stem." This saying is used to describe either ever-rising living standards or progress in thought, studies or skills.
Eating fried spring roll
In Anqing of Anhui Province, people use a round, cooked, thin pancake to wrap(包) stuffing in a thin roll. Then it is fried in a pan with oil until it turns yellow and floats to the top. The stuffing inside the spring roll contains meat or vegetables and the flavour can be salty or sweet.
Drinking stewed(炖) soup
People in Nanjing of Jiangsu Province like to drink stewed soup during the Major Cold, which can make people feel warm from head to foot. They always stew the aged hen soup with other nutritious(有营养的) food.
Doing winter sports
There is a saying that goes,"Dripping water freezes during the Minor and the Major Cold." In many places of China, the Major Cold is the perfect time for winter sports, such as skiing, ice skating and sledding(乘雪橇).
()1. Which activity is NOT mentioned about the Major Cold?
A. Eating fried spring roll in Anqing.
B. Drinking stewed soup in Nanjing.
C. Eating cold-dispelling rice cake in Beijing.
D. Making dumplings in some parts of China.
()2. The traditions of eating rice cake and buying sesame straw share a similar meaning of .
A. wishing for continuous progress
B. keeping warm in the cold winter days
C. using the special food only found in winter
D. following the same custom from ancient times
()3. 新考法 推断文章写作手法 The author organizes this passage by .
A. giving examples of different Solar Terms in Chinese calendar
B. telling a story about how people celebrate the Major Cold in history
C. introducing the Major Cold from its weather, traditions and activities
D. explaining why it is colder in some areas of China during the Major Cold
()4. 新考法 推断文章出处 Where is this passage probably from?
A. A storybook about Chinese history.
B. A science report about cold weather.
C. A magazine about Chinese traditional culture.
D. A cookbook about how to make delicious food.

A [文章大意]本文介绍了中国传统二十四节气中的大寒，包括其作为冬季最后一个节气的天气特征，以及在中国不同地区与之相关的饮食传统和活动。
1. D [解析]细节理解题。根据文中的小标题“Eating fried spring roll”“Drinking stewed(炖）soup”和“Eating ‘cold-dispelling(驱寒的）rice cake’”下的介绍可知，大寒节气，安庆有炸春卷的习俗，南京有喝炖汤的习俗，北京有吃年糕的习俗，并未提及中国一些地区包饺子。故选 D。
2. A [解析]细节理解题。根据“Eating ‘cold-dispelling(驱寒的）rice cake’”下面的“In Chinese, the words ‘rice cake’ has the same pronunciation as the words ‘higher in a new year’, which stands for good luck and great progress(进步).”和“Buying sesame(芝麻）straw(秸秆）”下面的“‘Rise joint(接合处）by joint like sesame flowers on the stem.’... to describe either ever-rising living standards or progress in thought, studies or skills.”可知，二者的共同寓意是祝愿持续进步。故选 A。
3. C [解析]推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者第一段点明大寒是冬季最后一个节气及其天气的特点，接下来分段介绍了不同地区的特定习俗和活动：“Eating ‘cold-dispelling(驱寒的）rice cake’”“Buying sesame(芝麻）straw(秸秆）”“Eating fried spring roll”“Drinking stewed(炖）soup”和“Doing winter sports”。因此，作者是通过介绍大寒的天气、传统和活动来组织这篇文章的。故选 C。
4. C [解析]推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主题明确，聚焦于中国传统文化中的节气习俗，以知识性介绍为主。因此，文章最有可能出自一本介绍中国传统文化的杂志。故选 C。