（英语试卷）河南省部分学校2024-2025学年高二下学期4月质量检测试卷（解析版）.docx

河南省部分学校2024-2025学年高二下学期4月质量检测 英语试卷 第一部分 听力 ( 略 ) 第二部分 阅读 ( 共两节，满分 50 分 ) 第一节 ( 共 15 小题 ; 每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分 ) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat is the 12th solar term, during which, most parts of China enter the hottest season of the year. Here are some things related to it. A season of harvesting and planting During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat, many natural disasters such as floods, droughts and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore, it’s important to harvest and plant in time to avoid setbacks caused by natural disasters. Sending the Major Heat ship It is a folk tradition spanning hundreds of years in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. The ship is filled with various animals for sacrifice ( 祭献 ) such as pigs, sheep, chicken, fish, and shrimps. More than 50 fishermen take turns carrying the ship as they march through the streets. Drums are played and fireworks are lit. Both sides of the street are filled with people praying for blessings. After a series of ceremonies, the ship is pulled out of the fishing port and burned at sea. Cricket fighting Major Heat is a season with the largest number of crickets ( 蟋蟀 ) that can be found in the fields along the countryside. Cricket fighting is a popular pastime for some people in China during this period. The custom dates back over 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). Eating pineapples/Drinking mutton soup There is a saying in Taiwan province which goes, “eating pineapples in Major Heat”. During the period, pineapple tastes best. There is a custom in southern Shandong province where people drink mutton soup on the day. Many people go to local restaurants to drink mutton soup, which is called “summer mutton soup”. 1. What is the purpo