Question

【题目】【2016重庆】阅读下文并回答问题。

There are 24 solar terms (节气) in China, and the Grain Rain(谷雨) is one of them. It falls on April 19 this year.

This solar term is called the Grain Rain because it is known for “rain” that helps the grain grow. From its name, we can guess it means a time of more rain. So if you go out in the next two weeks, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.

But this is a great time for planting crops. 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 (庄稼). 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 (椿芽) mixed with eggs. The food made during the Grain Rain tastes wonderful and is good for your stomach. 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 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 is it a great time for planting crops when the Grain Rain comes?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【小题1】Twenty-four. (24.)

【小题2】Yes, it is.

【小题3】Its freshness and sweet smell.

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

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了中国的二十四节气中的谷雨，这时天容易下雨，也是农民种植庄稼的好的时节。

【小题1】Twenty-four. (24.)根据There are 24 solar terms (节气) in China可知，在中国有24个节气，故答案：Twenty-four. (24.)

【小题2】Yes, it is.根据So if you go out in the next two weeks, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.

可知，在谷雨的节气天很容易下雨，所以带一把 是有必要的，故答案为：Yes, it is.

【小题3】Its freshness and sweet smell.根据They are called Grain Rain tea, which is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.可知，这种谷雨茶以其新鲜和甜美的味道而出名，故答案为：Its freshness and sweet smell.

【小题4】Because spring rain is as precious as oil and brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.根据Farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious (珍贵的) as oil.” It brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.可知，这春天的雨贵如油，所以这时适合人们抓紧种庄稼，同时也预示了来年农民有一个好的收成。故答案为：Because spring rain is as precious as oil and brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.