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主题群:自然生态
子主题:节气文化
语篇类型:说明文
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In China, people created the 24 solar terms thousands of years ago to guide farming. Rain Water is one of the 24 solar terms. It means the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, the river thaws(解冻), and trees and grass turn green again. Here are several things to make you know about Rain Water better. Let me introduce them to you.
Rain in spring is as precious(宝贵的) as oil According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China, the spring drought(旱灾) is common. And the rain of this season is only 10 to 15 percent of yearly average rainfall. So at that time, rain is so precious and important to the crops.
The return of a cold period Returning cold in the late spring often happens during Rain Water. The fast increase in air humidity can result in lower temperature and wet weather. Remember not to take off your coats so early in this period.
The visit to in-laws(姻亲) One of the main customs during Rain Water is sons-in-law visiting their in-laws and giving gifts. According to the tradition, gifts are usually two cane chairs with four metres of red string. They stand for good health and a long life. Another traditional gift is a pot of cooked knuckles of pork(猪蹄). The son-in-law expresses his thankfulness in this way.
Nutritious porridge(营养粥) The wet weather during Rain Water is harmful to people's health according to the Chinese medical practice. So a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to keep the body healthy.
根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过 10 个词。
1. What does Rain Water stand for according to the article?
The increase in rainfall and rise in temperature.
2. If the yearly average rainfall in northern China is 500 mm, how much rainfall is there in spring?
50 to 75 mm.
3. During Rain Water, what gifts do sons-in-law often give to their in-laws?
Two cane chairs with red string and knuckles of pork.
4. What is the best choice for health during Rain Water?
A bowl of nutritious porridge.
5. What do you think of the 24 solar terms?
They are useful and meaningful.（言之有理即可）
