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Unit 1 The 24 solar terms
知识清单
一、核心单词
1. 几个;数个 ______________
2. 出现;似乎;抵达______________
3. 可能;也许______________
4. 尊敬;尊重;荣幸;荣誉______________
5. 关系;联系______________
6. 在……上面,与 on 同义______________
二、词形变化
1. appear →______________(反义词)
2. hot→______________ (最高级)
3. begin →______________ (名词)
4. butterfly→______________ (复数)
5. act→______________ (形容词)
→______________ (名词)
6. nourish→______________ (单三)
三、重点短语
1. 发生;举行__________________
2. 确保,确信__________________
3. 全年__________________
4. 在残雪中__________________
5. 充满生机地__________________
6. 反映……的智慧__________________
7. 标志着……的开始__________________
8. 提醒(某人)……__________________
9. 结束冬眠/出蛰__________________
10. 祭祖/尊敬祖先__________________
11. 播种__________________
12. 获得好收成__________________
13. 呼吁(某人)做……__________________
14. 以及__________________
15. 农历__________________
16. 春天/自然之美__________________
17. (融化的)新水/春水__________________
18. 这是……的最佳季节__________________
同步练习
一、根据提示完成单词
1. __________ (几个) people called to ask about the sports meeting.
2. She is good at dealing with interpersonal(人际) __________ (关系).
3. He __________ (也许) come late tomorrow. The traffic is too heavy.
4. They __________ (似乎) to be talking about something important.
5. The students all __________ (尊敬) their teachers for their selfless teaching.
二、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. During spring, animals that slept in winter become_________(act)and begin to look for food.
2. The Start of Spring marks the _________(begin)of a new season, when everything starts to wake up.
3. After Jingzhe, as the weather gets warmer, we can see_________(butterfly)and bees flying among the flowers.
4. The Great Heat, which usually comes in July, is often the _________(hot) time of the year in many parts of China.
5. The rain during the Grain Rain term _________(nourish)the earth and provides what the young plants need to grow.
三、从方框里选词用适当形式填空。
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1. In spring, the trees and hills smell fresh and are filled ___________, showing the power of nature.
2. Qingming is a time for honoring ancestors ___________ enjoying the beauty of spring outdoors.
3. Farmers work hard to ___________ that all the seeds grow well, hoping for a good harvest in autumn.
4. During the Grain Rain term, it's important for farmers to ___________ in the fields while there is enough rain.
5. The Spring Equinox usually ___________ around March 20th or 21st, when day and night are almost equal in length.
四、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 每年春天,许多人喜欢去公园欣赏春天的美丽。
Every spring, many people like to go to parks to enjoy ________ ________ ________ ________.
2. 中国的传统节日通常是按照农历来庆祝的。
Traditional Chinese festivals are usually celebrated according to ________ ________ ________.
3. 惊蛰节气告诉我们,许多昆虫开始从冬眠中醒来。
The solar term of Jingzhe tells us that many insects begin to ________ ________ ________ ________.
4. 这张老照片总是让我想起快乐的童年时光。
This old photo always ________ ________ ________ my happy childhood.
5. 二十四节气体现了中国古代人民的智慧。
The 24 Solar Terms ________ ________ ________ ________ the ancient Chinese people.
6. 在清明节,人们通过扫墓来缅怀祖先。
During the Qingming Festival, people ________ ________ ________ by cleaning their graves.
五、阅读理解
The 24 Solar Terms are a unique (唯一的)and brilliant(出色的) part of ancient Chinese culture. Created thousands of years ago by farmers through careful observation (观察)of the sun's position and changes in nature, they are more than just a calendar. They form a complete system guiding agricultural production(农业生产) and daily life, reflecting a deep understanding of the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Each term has a poetic name that indicates(显示) seasonal changes, weather patterns, and plant and animal activities. For example, the Start of Spring, around February 4th, marks the end of winter. Although it might still be cold, the energy of the earth begins to awaken. Soon after comes Rain Water, signaling (示意)a time when rainfall increases, which is crucial for helping crops grow.
Later in spring, Grain Rain arrives. As the name suggests, it is the key time for sowing seeds. The frequent(大量的) spring rain during this period "nourishes" the young plants in the field, giving them the best start for growth. Farmers heavily depend on the guidance of these terms to decide when to plant and harvest, ensuring the best possible yield.
In modern times, while we may not all be farmers, the 24 Solar Terms remain culturally significant(重要的). They remind us to follow the rhythm(节奏) of nature. Festivals like Qingming are closely linked with a solar term. They teach us to respect the environment, appreciate the beauty of each season, and understand our place within the natural cycle. This ancient wisdom continues to offer valuable(有价值的) lessons for a sustainable (可持续的)life today.
1. What is the main purpose of the 24 Solar Terms system?
A. To predict the exact weather every day.
B. To tell interesting stories about ancient kings.
C. To replace the modern calendar system.
D. To guide farming and daily life by following nature's rhythm.
2. According to the passage, what is the key difference between "Rain Water" and "Grain Rain"?
A. Rain Water is colder than Grain Rain.
B. Grain Rain comes before Rain Water in spring.
C. Rain Water signals more rainfall, while Grain Rain is the best time for planting seeds.
D. Grain Rain is only important for farmers, but Rain Water is important for everyone.
3. What does the word "nourishes" (in Paragraph 3) most likely mean?
A. destroys
B. washes away
C. provides food for growth
D. changes the color of
4. How does the author view the 24 Solar Terms in modern life?
A. They are useless because we have modern technology.
B. They are only important for celebrating traditional festivals.
C. They are too complicated for anyone to understand today.
D. They still have value by teaching us to respect and live in harmony with nature.
5. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage?
A. It lists all 24 Solar Terms one by one with their dates.
B. It argues why one Solar Term is more important than the others.
C. It compares the Chinese Solar Terms with similar systems in other countries.
D. It first introduces the system, then gives specific examples, and finally talks about its modern meaning.
参考答案
学习清单
一、1. several 2.appear 3.might 4. honour 5.relationship 6.upon
二、1. disappear 2.hottest 3.beginning 4.butterflies 5.active; activity 6.nourishes
三、1. take place 2.make sure 3.throughout the year 4.in the old snow 5.with life 6.reflect the wisdom of... 7.mark the beginning of... 8.remind (sb) of... 9.come out of hibernation 10.honour (one’s) ancestors 11.sow seeds 12.have a good harvest 13.call upon (sb) to do... 14.as well as 15.lunar calendar 16.the beauty of spring/nature 17.new water 18.It is the best season for...
同步练习
一、1.Several 2.relationships 3.might 4.appeared 5.honour
二、1. active 2.beginning 3.butterflies 4.hottest 5.nourishes
三、1. with life 2.as well as 3.make sure 4.sow seeds 5.takes place
四、1.the beauty of spring 2.the lunar calendar 3.come out of hibernation 4.reminds me of 5.reflect the wisdom of 6.honour their ancestors
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