一、图文匹配

1. On the Winter Solstice, jiaozi is eaten in the north while people eat tangyuan in the south.
2. It marks the longest day and shortest night, when the sun reaches its highest point.
3. The 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025 was held successfully during this Solar Term.
4. It is the time when temperature keeps dropping and snow starts to fall in northern China.
5. During this Solar Term, crops of the warm season enjoy their fastest period of growth.

1. E
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A

二、完形填空
Picture this: the weather is becoming so cool. People are 1 their sweaters or coats instead of summer clothes. But for some people, the changing of the seasons is less enjoyable because it can lead to a(n) 2 drop in energy. Furthermore, many people may wonder why they get more tired in 3.
Dr Michael Howell, a sleep expert, says, "The sunlight in the morning helps us 4, and it also helps keep us awake all day long." As autumn comes, the days are getting shorter, and we'll probably feel sleepy, weak and so on.
Besides, people prefer to eat more comfort food in cold weather. But according to scientific research, the food can 5 people feel sleepy and less energetic. For more energy, we should try to eat fruit and vegetables whenever possible.
For some people, one of the best parts in autumn is that they can finally 6 outdoor activities. They can say things like "It looks like it's about to rain. I guess I'll have to stay at home and drink hot tea!" But this drop in activity could make them feel much 7. "Physical activity is helpful for quick thinking," says Dr Howell.
Changes in sleep can also influence 8 people feel during the day. For some, they might sleep longer, but for others, they might sleep shorter. 9, the effects on their energy levels are almost the same. Like the 10 of the year, experts suggest sleeping for about eight hours a night, and waking up at the same time every day. They think it is a good way to avoid interfering with(干扰) people's body clocks.
() 1. A. dressing B. changing C. wearing D. leaving
() 2. A. cheerful B. lucky C. exciting D. sudden
() 3. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
() 4. A. wake up B. put up C. turn up D. tidy up
() 5. A. help B. make C. cause D. advise
() 6. A. keep B. stop C. lose D. plan
() 7. A. happier B. colder C. weaker D. healthier
() 8. A. how B. why C. when D. where
() 9. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Otherwise
()10. A. part B. rest C. form D. season

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. B