In ancient China, people created 24 solar terms (节气) to help with farming. At present, it still helps Chinese farmers. Of all these solar terms, Major Snow (大雪) is the 21st. During Major Snow, the snow is heavy and the temperature drops. Let’s learn more about it.

Snowy winter

The snow in the north sometimes lasts a whole day. The world turns white. “A snow year, a rich year.” As the snow covers the ground, the low temperature kills some pests (害虫). It is good for farmers to grow.

Playing with snow

In northern China, people usually go skating at the park or make snowmen. It is a popular activity to play with snow. Even if the weather is cold and icy, they still have fun.

Eating mutton

Mutton is the best choice for people. It tastes great and is good for the body. People in north like to have mutton soup with their family and friends.

Eating porridge

Hot porridge could make people warm in cold weather. In China, it’s a tradition to eat red bean porridge in Major Snow. It’s also a symbol of being together and keeping away from bad luck.

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

A．24.

B．21.

C．12.

D．4.

【小题2】During Major Snow, the weather will become very ________ .

A．hot

B．cold

C．dry

D．warm

【小题3】文中划线句子 “A snow year, a rich year.” 的正确翻译是“________”.

A．雪落有晴天

B．冬雪回暖迟

C．瑞雪兆丰年

D．雪多雨水多

【小题4】People don’t________ during Major Snow.

A．kill some pests	B．play with snow
C．have mutton soup	D．eat red bean porridge

【小题5】Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The 21st solar term is Major Snow.	B．The heavy snow sometimes lasts a whole day.
C．Mutton is good for the body.	D．People usually go skating in southern China.