In early spring, the changing temperature usually makes a number of Chinese people uncomfortable. Cold air, bringing rain or even snow, easily tears up the warmth of the spring within a night(一夜之间).
However, with the coming of Guyu—the Grain(谷物) Rain, the blue sky and gentle winds would finally stay. Falling usually on or around April 20 every year, Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms(节气). It means the beginning of a lively summer and people get busy from now on.
Sow(播种) grains
This is an important period of the growth of grains. The ancient Chinese already knew that as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing. The farmers usually catch the chance to plant rice, corn and beans.
Hope for safety and harvest
For those living near the sea, they will hold some ceremonies(仪式) on Guyu, hoping for safety as well as harvest during the coming fishing season.
Watch the peony(牡丹)
It’s also a great time to enjoy the peony, which is known as “the Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture. As a result, watching peonies becomes one of the most enjoyable activities for many. The flower is said to be the favourite of Empress(女皇) Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, who was the only woman ruler in Chinese history.
Pick tea leaves
Tea leaves picked before Guyu are among the best tea leaves. People believe that the tea leaves picked on the day of Guyu can make eyes clear and drive away bad luck. So the habit of drinking tea at this time of year has become a tradition in some places of China.
【小题1】When does Guyu usually come every year?【小题2】Why is Guyu an important time for sowing grains?
【小题3】Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
【小题4】List(列举) activities on Guyu according to the passage (at least two).
【小题5】Give a proper title to the passage.
Our school is beautiful all around the year.
In spring, plants turn green and the grass comes out. Some students often fly kites on the playground. While I like playing football with my friends on the grassland.
In summer, it is hot. All sorts of flowers can be seen everywhere. There is a spring (喷泉) behind the teaching building. My classmates sit around it and chat with each other.
In autumn, my friend Mary always takes photos of leaves. They are of different colors. The road with leaves looks like a colorful blanket. All kinds of fruit trees are my favorite.
In winter, when our school is covered (覆盖) by snow and it is white here and there, it looks attractive. Although it is cold, we all like playing with snow outside.
Four | |
Spring | Plants turn green and the grass Students often fly kites on the playground but I like playing football. |
Summer | We can see all kinds of Classmates sit around the spring , chatting with each other. |
Autumn | My friend Mary always takes photos of I like all kinds of fruits . |
Winter | Our school is covered by white snow. It is white We like playing with snow outside. |
Here comes autumn! The leaves turn yellow and red. It’s a great season for kids to play outside. What do children do in autumn in different countries?
In China, students often have an autumn picnic. Usually, they go to an amusement park or out into nature. Most children also like to play games with their classmates, like rope skipping and soccer.
Japanese children often go hiking with their parents or classmates. It is a good way to get exercise. Mountain climbing is also a good way.
For most children in the US, biking is a good autumn activity. Take a mountain bike ride and you can find new roads. Playing with leaves is popular, too. Kids jump onto dry leaves. They are happy to see the colorful leaves fly all around. They also make leaf rain. It’s all a lot of fun.
In the UK, school kids love tocampoutside with their parents. They make food by themselves and tell stories. At night, they look at the stars and the moon in the sky.
【小题1】What do students do in China in autumn?A.go hiking | B.go bike riding | C.camp outside | D.have an autumn picnic |
A.远足 | B.郊游 | C.野营 | D.探险 |
① make leaf rain ②take a mountain bike ride ③have a picnic ④play with leaves
A.①②③ | B.②③④ | C.①③④ | D.①②④ |
A.Four seasons | B.Autumn activities for children | C.Different weather | D.Parents and children |
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