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Guyu, or Grain Rain, is the sixth solar term (节气) in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It is the last term of spring. It usually arrives around April 19-21. The Grain Rain shows the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature and lots of rain fall. It’s an important time to protect plants from insects.

During Grain Rain, in southern China, people traditionally drink tea. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to take heat away from the body and is good for the eyes. Drinking tea on this day is also said to get away from bad luck. People in northern China traditionally eat Chinese toon (香椿), a vegetable with lots of leaves. The vegetable can help to make our body stronger. It is good for the stomach and skin.

The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated in fishing villages across the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first long journey of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years, when people believed the gods protected them from stormy seas. People would worship (敬奉) the sea during the Grain Rain Festival, hoping for a good harvest and the safe return of loved ones.

During Guyu, the peony (牡丹) produces flowers. The peony is known as the “Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture. That makes many people go out to admire the local peonies. In Shandong, Henan and Sichuan, there are even festivals to appreciate the beauty of the peony when Guyu falls.

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1.What can we know about Guyu?

A It brings sunny days.

B It happens in summer.

C It is a key time for farmers.

D It brings rain and low temperature.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“It’s an important time to protect plants from insects.”是保护作物免受虫害的重要时期，可知，谷雨对农民来说是关键时期。故选C。

2.What can help take away back luck during Grain Rain?

A Eating dumplings.

B Drinking tea.

C Taking a bath.

D Flying kites.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段的“Drinking tea on this day is also said to get away from bad luck.”可知，在谷雨当天喝茶据说可以带走霉运。故选B。

3.Why do people eat Chinese toon during Guyu?

A For health benefits.

B To make money.

C For fun.

D To enjoy its taste.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“The vegetable can help to make our body stronger. It is good for the stomach and skin.”可知，人们在谷雨吃香椿是因为它对身体好。故选A。

4.What isn’t true about the Grain Rain Festival?

A It has a long history.

B It’s preferred by fishermen.

C It’s celebrated in South China.

D People hope for safety during the time.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated in fishing villages across the coastal areas of northern China.”可知，在我国北方沿海一带，渔民们常常在谷雨节祭海，祈祷海神保佑出海平安。故选C。

5.Why do people enjoy the peony during Guyu?

A For its great fame.

B For local festivals.

C For the warm sunshine.

D For a cool environment.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The peony is known as the ‘Queen of All Flowers’ in Chinese culture. That makes many people go out to admire the local peonies.”在中国文化中，牡丹被称为“百花之王”，因此，很多人在谷雨期间外出观赏当地的牡丹。即人们因为牡丹的盛名而心向往之。故选A。