Question

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1.There are _________ solar terms in a year.

A. twelve B. five

C. thirty-one D. twenty-four

2.People often eat _________ during winter solstice

A. dumplings B. mooncakes

C. noodles D. chicken

3.Winter solstice is in __________.

A. January B. September

C. December D. October

4.On winter solstice the period of night is ________in China.

A. darkest B. the shortest

C. the longest D. brightest

5. Which day has the longest daytime in China?

A. Summer solstice B. The beginning of spring

C. Grain full D. The beginning of autumn

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.C

5.A

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