Frost’s Descent (霜降) is the 18th of the 24 solar terms (节气). It means that the winter is coming. During this time, the weather becomes much colder than before.

There are lots of fine food to enjoy during Frost’s Descent. Many people choose persimmons (柿子). They can help people stay warm. Some people also love pears. They can help clear away heat from the body. Others love warm and sweet chestnuts (栗子). They are good for the stomach and the blood.

1.1. Frost’s Descent means ________.

A the start of winter

B the end of summer

C the start of autumn

D

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“It means that the winter is coming.”可知霜降意味着冬天的来临。故选A。

2.2.The weather becomes ________ during Frost’s Descent.

A hot

B wet

C cold

D

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“the weather becomes much colder than before”可知，霜降之后天气变得更冷。故选C。

3.3.Persimmons can help people ________.

A stay warm

B stay cool

C stay strong

D

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Many people choose persimmons (柿子). They can help people stay warm.”可知，柿子让人更暖和。故选A。

4.4.Which of the following can clear away heat from the body?

A Apples.

B Pears.

C Bananas.

D

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Some people also love pears. They can help clear away heat from the body.”可知，梨有助于清热。故选B。

5.5.Chestnuts are good for ________.

A the heart

B the stomach

C the head

D

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Others love warm and sweet chestnuts (栗子). They are good for the stomach and the blood.”可知，栗子对胃和血液有益。故选B。