三、阅读理解
Dear Bob,
You asked me about the Waking of Insects (惊蛰). Now let me tell you something about it.
As the third of the 24 Solar Terms, the Waking of Insects means that spring thunder awakens the animals sleeping in winter and that the earth begins to come back to life.
Just as the old Chinese saying goes, “Once the Waking of Insects comes, spring ploughing (耕地) never rests.” It is the major time for spring farming activities. During this time, most parts of China get warmer and warmer, with the temperature above 10℃. The days get longer and there is a marked increase in sunshine. It is good for farming.
People like going fishing during this time. Fishing can make people relaxed, especially for people living in the city. Driving to the countryside, fishing by a lake, bathing in the sunlight and enjoying the singing of birds make for a perfect weekend in spring.
Eating pears around the Waking of Insects is a widely-practised custom in China. As the weather gets warmer and the air becomes dry, people feel their throats are not comfortable, which can cause coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold. It is especially good for people’s health at this time of year.
The 24 Solar Terms are interesting, right? I’ll tell you more about them next time.
Yours,
Arthur
() 1. From the passage, we can know that .
A. Bob is interested in the Waking of Insects
B. Bob is from China
C. Bob is going to visit China soon
D. Bob knows much about the 24 Solar Terms
() 2. The underlined word “major” probably means “” in the passage.
A. simple B. possible C. main D. comfortable
() 3. People like to during the Waking of Insects.
A. awaken the animals B. fly kites
C. eat jiaozi D. eat pears
() 4. The passage mentions things people usually do during the Waking of Insects.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
() 5. This passage is mainly about .
A. the 24 Solar Terms B. the Waking of Insects
C. an old Chinese saying D. a widely-practised custom

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