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Frost's Descent(霜降)—the last solar term of autumn
Frost's Descent(Shuang jiang),the 18th of the 24 Solar Terms(节气),usually falls on October 23rd or 24th. It marks the transition from autumn to winter,when the weather becomes colder,and frost begins to appear on the ground in northern China.
In ancient times,farmers considered Frost's Descent a critical time for harvesting late crops like sweet potatoes and persimmons(柿子). People believed that eating persimmons during this period could protect them from colds and keep their lips from cracking(裂开) in the dry weather. There is even a saying,“Eat persimmons at Frost's Descent,and you won't catch a cold in winter.”
Besides farming,this solar term also influenced daily life. People started wearing warmer clothes and drinking hot tea to stay healthy. In southern China,it was common to enjoy chrysanthemum flowers(菊花),which bloomed beautifully during this season.
Although modern life no longer depends heavily on the solar terms,Frost's Descent remains a poetic reminder of nature's changes,encouraging people to slow down and enjoy the beauty of late autumn.
( )7. When does Frost's Descent usually come?
A. Early September.
B. Late October.
C. Mid-November.
D. Early December.
( )8. What was the traditional belief about eating persimmons at Frost's Descent?
A. It helped people sleep better.
B. It prevented colds and dry lips.
C. It made food taste sweeter.
D. It improved eyesight.
( )9. How did people adapt(适应) to the colder weather during Frost's Descent?
A. By traveling to warmer places.
B. By wearing lighter clothes.
C. By drinking hot tea and dressing warmly.
D. By staying indoors all day.
( )10. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain modern farming techniques.
B. To describe the customs and meaning of Frost's Descent.
C. To compare different solar terms.
D. To discuss climate(气候) change in autumn.

答案： 【解析】：
这是一道英语阅读理解题，需要从提供的文章中获取信息来回答问题。文章主要介绍了中国的二十四节气之一的霜降，包括其时间、意义、古代农民的习俗、对日常生活的影响以及现代人对这一节气的看法。
对于问题7，需要从文章中找到霜降通常出现的时间。
对于问题8，需要找到关于霜降时吃柿子的传统观念。
对于问题9，需要了解人们在霜降时如何适应较冷的天气。
对于问题10，需要概括文章的主要目的。
【答案】：
7. B
根据文章中的“Frost's Descent(Shuang jiang),the 18th of the 24 Solar Terms(节气),usually falls on October 23rd or 24th.”可知，霜降通常出现在10月下旬，故选B。
8. B
文章中提到“People believed that eating persimmons during this period could protect them from colds and keep their lips from cracking(裂开) in the dry weather.”，即人们相信在霜降时吃柿子可以预防感冒和防止嘴唇干裂，故选B。
9. C
根据文章中的“People started wearing warmer clothes and drinking hot tea to stay healthy.”可知，人们通过穿暖和的衣服和喝热茶来适应较冷的天气，故选C。
10. B
文章主要描述了霜降的习俗和意义，包括古代农民的习俗、对日常生活的影响以及现代人对这一节气的看法，因此文章的主要目的是描述霜降的习俗和意义，故选B。