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The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (谷雨), as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on April 21.
Grain Rain comes from the old saying, "Rain brings the growth of hundreds of grains", which shows that this period of rainfall is very important for the growth of crops. Here's something that you may not know about Grain Rain.
| 1. Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often. |
| 2. There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck. |
| 3. People in northern China have the tradition to eat the delicious vegetable toona sinensis (香椿) during Grain Rain. As an old Chinese saying goes, "Toona sinensis before the rain is as tender (嫩的) as silk". The vegetable is good for the stomach and skin. |
| 4. The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated in fishing villages in northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back to more than 2,000 years ago. |
(A) 1. When Grain Rain ends, which season will start?
A. Summer.
B. Spring.
C. Fall.
D. Winter.
(C) 2. What do the people in southern China do on the day of Grain Rain?
A. Eat toona sinensis.
B. Fly a kite.
C. Drink tea.
D. Start the first voyage.
(B) 3. Why do people in northern China like to eat toona sinensis?
A. Because it can bring good luck.
B. Because it is delicious and healthy.
C. Because it grows at the seaside.
D. Because it is a type of medicine.
(D) 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The rainfall in Grain Rain is important for the trees.
B. Grain Rain comes between summer and autumn.
C. It will be cooler during Grain Rain than it is in March.
D. There will be more sandstorms during Grain Rain.
(D) 5. Where's the passage probably from?
A. A storybook.
B. A newspaper.
C. A guidebook.
D. A magazine.

答案： 1—5 ACBDD