三、阅读理解
() 1. From the passage, we can know that .
A. Bob is interested in the Awakening of Insects
B. Bob is from China
C. Bob is going to visit China soon
D. Bob knows much about the 24 Chinese Solar Terms
() 2. The underlined word “major” probably means “” in the letter.
A. simple B. possible C. main D. comfortable
() 3. What outdoor activity during the Awakening of Insects does the letter mention?
A. Hibernating. B. Taking a bath.
C. Listening to music. D. Going fishing.
() 4. Why do some people eat pears around the Awakening of Insects?
A. Because they are a symbol of good luck.
B. Because they may help with a dry mouth.
C. Because they are very cheap during this time.
D. Because they give people lots of energy.
() 5. This letter is mainly about .
A. the 24 Chinese Solar Terms B. the Awakening of Insects
C. an old Chinese saying D. a widely-practised custom

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

【分析】这是一篇围绕中国传统节气“惊蛰”的阅读理解题，解题时需结合原文内容，针对不同题型逐一分析：1. 细节理解题，需定位原文中关于Bob对惊蛰的相关描述，筛选正确选项；2. 词义猜测题，需结合上下文语境推断划线词“major”的含义；3. 细节查找题，需找到原文提及的惊蛰期间的户外活动；4. 细节理解题，需定位原文中人们在惊蛰吃梨的原因；5. 主旨大意题，需梳理全文核心内容，确定文章主旨。
【解析】1. 细节理解：根据原文对Bob的描述，可知Bob对惊蛰感兴趣，故选A；2. 词义猜测：结合上下文语境，“major”在此处意为“主要的”，对应选项C；3. 细节查找：原文提到惊蛰期间的户外活动为钓鱼，故选D；4. 细节理解：原文说明人们在惊蛰吃梨是为了缓解口干，故选B；5. 主旨大意：全文围绕惊蛰展开介绍，故选B。
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.B
【知识点】阅读理解（细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意）
【点评】本题以中国传统节气惊蛰为话题，考查阅读理解的核心题型，需结合原文信息逐一分析作答，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】0.6