中国传统文化语法填空练习-2024届高三英语二轮复习

中国传统文化 高考语法填空 Rain Water Rain Water (Chinese: 雨水) this year starts on Feb 19 and ends on Mar 4. Rain Water 1 (signal) the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the frozen river water melts, wild geese move from south to north, and trees and grass turn green again. Here are five things you may not know about Rain Water. Spring bamboo shoots Spring bamboo shoots Rain Water is the 2 ( good) time of the year to consume fresh bamboo shoots. It is said one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying the bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago, according to the Book of Songs. Water as precious as oil According to 3 old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period for irrigation when the day gets warmer 4 rainfall increases. Return of cold spell Extra care is needed to cope with a returning cold spell in the late spring 5 often happen during Rain Water period. The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is 6 (strong) advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially elderly and children. Visit to in-laws One of the main 7 (custom) during Rain Water is husbands 8 ( visit) their in-laws and giving gifts. According to the tradition, gifts are usually two cane chairs winded with four meters of red belt, which symbolizes good health and longevity. Another typical gift is a pot of cooked dish that contains pig's knuckles stewed with soya and kelp, by which the son-in-law expresses his respect and gratitude. Nutritious porridge The wet and damp weather during Rain Water period is 9 (consider) harmful for people's spleen and stomach according to Chinese medica