“霜降补，冬不苦”：霜降吃什么？

Frost’s Descent (霜降) is the 18th of the 24 solar terms. It is the last solar term of autumn. During this period, the weather becomes much colder than before. Frost begins to show up and that is why it gets its name. Despite that, there are plenty of delicious food to enjoy. 

1.1.Frost’s Descent means _________.

A the start of autumn

B the end of spring

C the end of summer

D the start of winter

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第一段的“It is the last solar term of autumn.”可知，霜降是秋季的最后一个节气，即意味着冬天的开始。故选D。

2.2.Frost’s Descent gets it name from _________.

A the rain

B the frost

C the wind

D the snow

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Frost begins to show up and that is why it gets its name.”可知，霜降之所以叫霜降，是因为“霜降”这个名字反映了初霜出现的气候特征。故选B。

3.3.Which of the following food is good for the bones?

A Persimmons.

B Apples.

C Pears.

D Dates.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“They can help people stay warm and protect their bones.”可知，柿子可以保护骨骼。故选A。

4.4.Where do people eat duck meat during Frost’s Descent?

A In Hunan province.

B In Gansu province.

C In Taiwan province.

D In Sichuan province.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段“Fourthly, duck meat is a traditional food in Taiwan province and Fujian province.”可知，在中国台湾省和福建省，霜降吃鸭肉。故选C。

5.5.What does the underlined word “option” mean in Chinese?

A 选择.

B 解释.

C 建议.

D 决定.

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据第二段的“Firstly, persimmons (柿子) are a popular choice.”可猜测，此处表达的是栗子是另一个极好的“选择”。故选A。