The Major Snow, the 21st of China's 24 Solar Terms, usually starts around December 7. True to its name, it is (1) c with a higher chance of snow than the Minor Snow. The temperature will fall fast. Moreover, during the Major Snow, the weather is quite (2) d across China.
In the north, temperatures often fall (3) b -10 degrees and turn rivers into ice. Heavy snow covers the countryside, painting a white landscape of "thousands of miles frozen". People here take part in winter outdoor (4) a: skating on frozen rivers, having (5) s fights and making snowmen.
However, in the (6) s of China, snowfall is rare. People seldom enjoy snow and feel chilly cold. So warm foods like mutton soup or hot pot are (7) p among people, as they can drive away the cold and give much energy. Farmers in the south of China like the (8) s weather because snow can protect crops from freezing and kill pests. So as a famous Chinese saying goes, "A timely snow promises a good harvest."
Culturally, enjoying plum blossoms (梅花) is also a beloved activity. Plum blossoms come out bravely in the cold and become (9) o of the "Three Friends of Winter" along with pine and bamboo.
As an important part of Chinese culture, the Major Snow not only shows the natural changes of seasons but also carries the wisdom that people can get along well with (10) n. It reminds people to slow down, cherish warm moments with loved ones, and prepare for the cold.

1. colder 2. different 3. below 4. activities 5. snowball 6. south 7. popular 8. snowy 9. one 10. nature

【分析】本题是关于中国二十四节气“大雪”的语篇填空题，需结合上下文语境、词汇搭配及生活常识填写合适单词。解题时先通读全文把握主旨，再逐句分析空格前后逻辑关系，确定单词的词义和形式，确保符合语法与语义要求。
【解析】1. 根据后文“higher chance of snow than the Minor Snow”可知大雪比小雪更冷，故填colder；2. 后文分别介绍中国南北天气差异，此处指天气不同，填different；3. 表示温度降到零下用介词below，故填below；4. 后文举例滑冰、打雪仗等属于冬季户外活动，填activities；5. “打雪仗”是固定搭配snowball fights，填snowball；6. 对应前文“in the north”，此处指中国南方，填south；7. 羊肉汤、火锅这类暖食在人们中很受欢迎，填popular；8. 南方农民喜欢下雪的天气，因为雪能保护作物，填snowy；9. “三者之一”用one of，此处指梅花是“岁寒三友”之一，填one；10. 人们与自然和谐相处，填nature。
【答案】1. colder 2. different 3. below 4. activities 5. snowball 6. south 7. popular 8. snowy 9. one 10. nature
【知识点】英语词汇运用、固定搭配、文化常识
【点评】本题围绕中国传统节气“大雪”展开，既考查基础词汇掌握，又融入传统文化知识，解题需结合语境与常识，难度适中，能帮助学生了解节气文化的同时巩固词汇。
【难度系数】0.5