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The 24 Solar Terms
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Super Brain
Round 1
Write as quickly as possible
Beginning of Spring
Rain Water
Awakening of Insects
Spring Equinox /ˈiːkwɪnɑːks/
Pure Brightness
Grain Rain
Beginning of summer
Grain Buds/bʌd/
Grain in Ear
Summer Solstice /ˈsɒlstɪs/
Minor Heat
Major Heat
Beginning of Autumn
End of heat
White Dew /duː/
Autumn Equinox
Cold Dew
Frost’s Descent /dɪˈsent/
Spring
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Beginning of Winter
Minor Snow
Major Snow
Winter Solstice
Minor Cold
Major Cold
Super Learner
Round 2
Learn the history about solar terms
Fill in the blanks and think the question:
why is it called “ 24 solar terms”?
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2000 years ago, ancient Chinese people ________(create) this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based ____ observations of the sun's motion. In_____ international meteorological field (国际气象界) the 24 solar terms are honored as “the fifth great invention of China”. The 24 solar terms begins with Start of Spring ________(follow)by Rain Water, Insects Awaken...and ends up with Minor Cold and Major Cold. Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice are two days of the year with the longest _____ shortest amount of daylight respectively, while
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Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox are days with the most balanced amount of daytime and nighttime. Through these four parts, a year ________(divide) into four part: Spring Summer, Autumn and Winter.
This system not only guides __________(agriculture) production, _________(instruct) farmers to expect the changes in temperature, spring planting and autumn harvest but also directs Chinese folk customs. And it also reflects the emotional bond, the_______(wise) and creativity of Chinese, _______ respect and live in harmony with nature.
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Super Reader
Round 3
which solar term is closest to us?
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