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     In China, the best months of the year are October and November. At this time the sun shines brightly and often wind blows to keep the temperature down. The weather is never too cold or too hot. The temperature is usually between 16℃ and 22℃.

     In winter, wind blows strongly and the temperature falls. By January and February the temperature falls to its lowest, sometimes under zero. It seldom rains. In March and April, the temperature goes up, and there is often fog and light rain. It gets warm in May and June, but it's not too hot. There is often heavy rain in June and sometimes it rains for three or four days.

     July and August are the hottest（最热的）months. It often rains hard until late August. The average（平均的）temperature is 33℃. In September the temperature begins to fall. The highest temperature is near 29℃.

1. （1） Which is the writer's favorite month?

   A . September. B . October. C . November. D . B and C.
3. （2） The temperature sometimes ______ in January and February.

   A . falls under zero B . goes up to 33℃ C . comes to 36℃ D . is between 29℃ and 33℃
5. （3） The weather gets _______ in May and June.

   A . cold B . cool C . warm D . hot
7. （4） How long may the rain sometimes last in June? 

   A . For one or two hours. B . For three or four days. C . For three or four weeks. D . We don't know.
9. （5） Which of the following is NOT true?

   A . The temperature is usually between 16℃ and 22℃ in October and November. B . There is often fog and light rain in March and April. C . The average temperature is 33℃ in September. D . The hottest months are July and August.