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Unit 1 Spring is coming!
Understanding cultures: The 24 solar terms
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1. [真实情境]The Great Wall passes through ________ cities of Hebei, like Qinhuangdao and Chengde.
2. When I got home, my dog jumped ________ the sofa to show its excitement.
3. You ________ hurt your muscles if you don’t warm up before exercise.
4. [传统文化]Ancient people __________ Chang’e by sharing desserts and fruits on Mid-Autumn night.
5. [动物保护]The purpose of World Animal Day is to improve the ____________ between man and animals.
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[传统文化]There are 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. Rain Water, the second solar term, marks the increase in rainfall and the rise in temperature. Spring is in the air and it is a great time to go hiking. Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.
Spring bamboo shoots
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. It is said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying the spring bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
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The cold spell(寒潮)
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual. During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. So don’t take off your thick coats too early.
Visits to in⁃laws(岳父母)
One of the main customs during Rain Water is visiting in-laws and giving gifts. A typical(典型的) gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters, the feet of pigs. This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
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Nutritious(有营养的) porridge
People think the wet weather during Rain Water is harmful to health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice. People in some places have porridge cooked with dihuang(地黄) to resist the cold and wet weather. It is also good for people with problems like headaches.
6. Who is probably interested in the text?
A. A tourist who is travelling abroad.
B. A student who likes reading books.
C. A foreigner who is studying in China.
D. A cook who wants to create new dishes.
C
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7. [组合选择]What does the writer advise us to do during Rain Water?
a. Plant bamboo. b. Enjoy bamboo shoots.
c. Have nutritious porridge. d. Take off thick coats early.
A. a, b B. b, c C. a, c D. b, d
8. [图文结合]Which part is a trotter according to the text?
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9. What does the underlined word “resist” mean?
A. Check. B. Fight. C. Monitor. D. Improve.
10. What is the best title for the text?
A. Knowing more about Rain Water
B. Food that is popular during Rain Water
C. Ways to keep healthy during Rain Water
D. Traditional customs about the 24 solar terms
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