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2021新高考版高考英语小题优练冲刺训练（十六） 应用文阅读+记叙文阅读+说明文阅读+完型填空+语法填空 Passage A The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms (节气). The Spring Equinox (春分), as the fourth term of the year, starts on March 20 and ends on April 3 this year. Here are things you may not know about the Spring Equinox. Swallows flying north The ancient Chinese people divided the fifteen days of the Spring Equinox into three “hou’s”, or five-day parts. As the old saying goes, swallows fly back to the North in the first hou; thunder cracks the sky in the second hou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou. It vividly reveals the climate feature during the Spring Equinox. Egg-standing games Standing an egg upright is a popular game across the country during the Spring Equinox. It is an old custom that dates back to 4,000 years ago. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future. Flying kites The Spring Equinox is a good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. To pray for health, they wrote their medical issues on a paper kite. When the kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let the paper kite float away, symbolizing the flying away of diseases. Eating spring vegetables Eating spring vegetables during the Spring Equinox is a commonly practiced custom in many regions of China. Spring vegetables refer to seasonal vegetables that differ from place to place. The ancient teachings in the Chinese classic, Huangdi Neijing, suggest that people eat seasonal foods to help preserve health and bring good luck. 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the Spring Equinox? A. Time division. B. Climate feature. C. Customary activities. D. Historical stories. 2. What would ancient Chinese people do to pray for health? A. Stand eggs. B. Fly kites. C. Eat spring vegetables. D. Observe the immigration of birds. 3. Who are the target readers of the text? A. The general public. B. Chinese