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英语 选择性必修 第二册 RJ
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the temperature continues to drop, the golden autumn seems to be coming to an end, indicating the 1 (arrive) of the Cold Dew period. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese, 2 (fall) on October 7-9 and lasts about 2 weeks every year.
During Cold Dew, temperatures drop 3 (significant) and the sun cannot reach the deep waters thoroughly. Therefore, fish swim in shallow waters, 4 the water temperature is relatively high, making Cold Dew the best season to cast a net or throw a line.
Chrysanthemums (菊花) are the symbolic flower of Cold Dew. 5 (prevent) autumn dryness, many regions in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. In ancient times, drinking wine made with chrysanthemums 6 (think) to allow people long-lasting youth.
Other traditions to mark the season include hiking and climbing. With maple (枫树) leaves 7 (turn) red, the splendour of color welcomes nature lovers. On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, which often is around Cold Dew, people often climb hills with cornels (茱萸), 8 kind of plant. This custom, dating 9 the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), aims to drive bad things away.
Cold Dew allows us to say goodbye to golden autumn with delicate design, and also gives us a chance to know 10 (much) about the culture behind the solar terms.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
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答案:1.arrival 2.falls 3.significantly 4.where 5.To prevent 6.was thought 7.turning 8.a 9.from 10.more
Crab meat tastes best during the Cold Dew. It provides many essential vitamins and minerals, which can help boost your immune system for the coming winter.
寒露时节蟹肉最好吃。它提供了许多必需的维生素和矿物质,可以帮助增强你的免疫系统,为即将到来的冬天做好准备。
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