1 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Although Start of Autumn, the 13th traditional Chinese solar term, often indicates the     1     (begin) of autumn, heat waves will not come to an end. The period of high temperatures,    2     (call) “Autumn Tiger”, usually lasts for about 30 days. Because of decreasing precipitation(降水), it is even hotter during this period than Major Heat. As the saying goes, “If it rains     3    the day of Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.”

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which season does the man like best?

A．Winter.

B．Spring.

C．Autumn.

2. What does the woman say about the weather in her country?

A．It isn’t very cold in winter.

B．It isn’t hot in summer.

C．It often snows in winter.

3. How often do hurricanes occur in the woman’s country?

A．About once every two years.

B．About once a year.

C．About three times a year.