Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came？-【同步拓展阅读】2023-2024学年八年级下册英语（人教版）

Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came. 这几天天气有点热，一位大妈上了空调车投了一块钱。 司机说：“两块。” 大妈说：“是的，凉快。” 司机说：“空调车两块！” 大妈答：“空调车是凉快。” 司机又说：“投两块！” 大妈笑说：“不光头凉快，浑身都凉快。”说完往后头走。 司机说：“我告诉你钱投两块。 大妈说：“我觉得后头人少更凉快” 司机无语，一车人笑倒了！ 周末逛街买了瓶可乐，发现一位老婆婆紧跟着我，于是转身问她：“有什么事吗？” 老奶奶说：“我要你手上的空瓶。” 原来如此，于是我把空瓶给了她。 谁知走了一段路发现她还跟着，纳闷地问她：“瓶子不是给你了吗？还有事？” 谁知她说：“这么热天我就不相信你不再买一瓶！” 拓展阅读 （一） （2024上·江苏无锡·八年级统考期末） Major Snow, the 21st solar term (节气) of the year, falls on Dec 7 this year. It means the beginning of midwinter. During Major Snow, the temperature drops greatly and there may be more snow days. The arrival of snow adds a delightful touch to the cold days. The snow in North China may go on a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road while snow doesn’t happen a lot, but just a little, great fun in the South. The natural scenery is “ice blockading for hundred smiles and snow flying through thousands miles”, “From hill to hill no bird in flight; From path to path no man in sight”. In the South, the snowflakes fly around and the world turns white. There’s a Chinese saying: “A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year.” Most farmers welcome snow because snow can protect crops from cold fronts and keep the fields warm. Even if it melts (融化), it also can provide enough water for the crops in the spring. Snow season is also good for skiing and skating. In northern China, there are many places for natural snow and ice. For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces often already have big snow in November. People can also go to the frozen lakes to play ice sports. But people in the south will stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup or stewed lamb soup with their families and friends. People in Nanjing like to stew the lamb with yams or wolfberries to make it more delicious. 1．How does the writer describe the beauty of snow? A．By giving examples. B．By introducing activities. C．By showing pictures. D．By using sayings and poems. 2．What does