“二十四节气”系列语法填空专练-2024届高考英语复习

“二十四节气”系列语法填空专练一：

The 24 Solar Terms

Around 2000 years ago, ancient Chinese divided the sun’s annual circular motion into 24 equal segments, and each segment was called a ‘Solar Term’,1._________ (represent) a unique period of a year. The 24 Solar Terms became one of the 2._________(important) kinds of calendar in ancient China.

The 24 Solar Terms 3._________(originate) in the Yellow River reaches. According to the Book of Documents, the first determined term was Winter Solstice by Dan, the Duke of Zhou, while he was trying to locate the geological center of the Western Zhou dynasty, by measuring the length of the sun's shadow on 4.________ancient timekeeper instrument. Then four terms of seasons were set, which were soon evolved 5._________eight terms; until 104 BC in the book Taichu Calendar, the entire twenty-four solar terms were 6._________(official） included in the Chinese calendar.

Originally, The 24 Solar Terms were worked out mainly 7._________（guide） agricultural production. Even till this day, the 24 Solar Terms is the knowledge system and social practice through 8._________（which）the Chinese organize their perception of astronomical laws and their relation with natural world. In international meteorology, this cognitive system of time has been given the title of the Fifth Great Invention of China.

For thousand years, the 24 Solar Terms 9._________(influence)  Chinese people’s way of thinking and code conduct. It is a vivid evidence of the cultural 10._________(diverse )of humanity. On December 1, 2016, the solar terms were listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

 

“二十四节气”系列语法填空专练二

The 24 Solar Terms: White Dew

White Dew, also known as Bailu, is 1.______ third solar term in the autumn and the 15th of the 24 solar terms. 

It has one of the most poetic names, “White Dew”, coming from the dew that could always be found 2.______  (hang)on the tree leaves and grass blades in the early morning during this period of time, 3.______ the weather cools down. 

The period of time is marked by a sharp drop in the temperature, and the gap between daytime 4.______  night could be over 10 degrees Celsius. Many ancient Chinese sayings warn the people 5.______ (add) a piece of clothing in case of catching a cold.White Dew has long been celebrated by residents in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a festival in which they 6.______( traditional) eat a dish of “10 white ingredients.” Apart from white-feather duck, the other nine white ingredients include white hibiscus(木槿).

Tea leaves 7.______ (collect) around White Dew are very popular among tea fans in China. Although White Dew tea is not as fresh and tender as the spring tea, it carries a much 8.______  (thick) and longer-lasting fragrance.

By this time, most tea lovers 9.______  (run) out of their collected spring teas, and are ready to buy White Dew tea as a 10.______ (replace)

“二十四节气”系列语法填空专练三

The 24 Solar Terms: Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox, or qiufen in Chinese, marks the 16th of the 24 solar terms and divides the autumn 1.______ two halves. It is the occasion 2.______ night and day are almost equal in length for the second time in a year.In the following days, the nights grow 3.______ （long）and the days turn shorter, with all living beings to prepare their cozy shelters ahead of the chilly winter nights.

Ceremonies 4.______ （worship） the moon5.______ （hold） since the Zhou Dynasty about 3,000 years ago. Grand ceremonies are held during Vernal Equinox for the sun, Yue Tan, or the Temple of Moon, in Beijing was built for the royal family in the Ming Dynasty. There are a number of other historic sites 6.______  （relate ）to moon worshiping in different 7.______  （region） of China. However, as a full moon is not always ready on Autumn Equinox, the festivity was later transferred to the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar.
Autumn Equinox not only means even day and night, it is also a time for a game