Question

【题目】There are 24 solar terms(节气) in a year in China, and the Grain Rain(谷雨) is one of them

Chinese people call this solar term the Grain Rain because it is known for “rain” that helps the crops(庄稼) grow. From its name, we can know it means a time of more rain. So if you go out during the Grain Rain, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.

But it is a great time to plant grains. If you miss the time for planting during the Grain Rain, you will feel sorry later. So maybe you can try to plant some flowers or vegetables in your garden. When the spring rain falls, farmers begin to grow crops. Farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious(珍贵的) as oil.” It brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.

There are also many interesting customs during the Grain Rain. In the northern part of China, people like to eat Chinese toon(红椿) mixed with eggs. The food made during the Grain Rain tastes wonderful and is good for you. In the southern part of China, the tea leaves are picked during the time. They are called Grain Rain tea, which is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.

【1】How many solar terms are there in a year in China?

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【2】Is it necessary to take an umbrella during the Grain Rain?

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【3】What is Grain Rain tea famous for?

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【4】Why do farmers begin to grow crops when the spring rain falls?

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【5】What's the title of the article？

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】There are 24 solar terms in a year in China.

【2】Yes, it is.

【3】Grain Rain tea is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.

【4】Because spring rain is as precious as oil and brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.

【5】The Grain Rain

【解析】试题分析：这是一篇说明文，先后介绍了中国节气中“谷雨”的来历、农时以及习俗，并对比了南北不同的谷雨文化。

【1】题意：在中国一年有多少个节气？考查细节理解题。根据短文的第一句There are 24 solar terms in a year in China.，可知答案是There are 24 solar terms in a year in China.。

【2】题意：谷雨时带伞是必要的吗？考查细节理解题。根据第4行的句子So if you go out during the Grain Rain, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.，可知需用肯定回答Yes, it is.。

【3】题意：谷雨茶以什么闻名？考查细节理解题。根据短文的最后一句话They are called Grain Rain tea, which is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.，可知答案是Grain Rain tea is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.。

【4】题意：为什么春雨来临时农民开始种植庄稼？考查细节理解题。根据第三段的段意，结合农谚Farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious(珍贵的) as oil.” It brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.，可知答案是Because spring rain is as precious as oil and brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.。

【5】题意：这篇短文的主题是什么？考查综合理解题。短文重点介绍了中国节气中“谷雨”的来历和习俗，所以题目定为The Grain Rain。