素养五 任务型阅读
阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题。（注意每小题的词数要求）
Would you rather live where it snows in winter or enjoy warm sunshine all year round? Some people prefer sunny weather. They think cold winters can be hard — short days make them sleepy and sad. The cold makes them stay inside, exercise less and get sick easily. However, people in cold places find fun ways to enjoy winter!
In Harbin, China, the Snow and Ice Festival starts in January and lasts until March. Artists cut ice from the Songhua River and build tall sculptures (雕塑) that are lit with colourful lights. By late December, visitors come to see this icy world filled with ice artworks and shining buildings. The beauty surprises them although it's very cold!
In Quebec, Canada, there's an amazing Ice Hotel that is made of 2,300 ice blocks and 15,000 tons of snow! People love staying in its icy rooms for a special winter experience.
Even kids in Sweden can enjoy making snow lanterns called Snolykta. They first make large snowballs, and then put candles inside to create warm lights. These simple lanterns light up the dark winter nights.
These creative traditions show how people turn cold winter challenges into beauty and joy! With imagination, they make winter fun for everyone. Although it's cold, there are so many fun ways to enjoy this special season.
语篇分析
范畴：人与社会
主题群：文化艺术
子主题：文化习俗与文化景观
体裁：说明文
内容：介绍世界部分国家的冰雪艺术
考查方式：细节提取、价值判断和观点表达
语篇主旨：学习了解中外优秀文化艺术
思维点拨
46. Why do some people think cold winters can be hard? List two reasons.（不超过 15 词）
47—49. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.

46.解析 考查思维品质：信息提取。从“They think cold winters can be hard — short days make them sleepy and sad. The cold makes them stay inside, exercise less and get sick easily.”提取，故填 Short days make them sleepy and sad; cold makes them stay inside.
解析 考查思维品质：细节理解。
47. 依据“Artists cut ice from the Songhua River and build tall sculptures (雕塑) ...”，故填 cut ice and build ice sculptures。
48. 由“In Quebec, Canada, there's an amazing Ice Hotel...”，故填 Canada。
49. 根据“Even kids in Sweden can enjoy making snow lanterns called Snolykta.”，故填 make snow lanterns。
50. What can you learn from the last sentence of the passage?
解析 考查思维品质：价值判断、表达观点并说明理由。最后一段提到人们用创意将冬季挑战化为美好，结合自身可从发现美好、用创意应对等角度，联系自身应对寒冷/挑战即可。