新高考英语语法填空拔尖特训之中国二十四节气（一）（含答案）-2025届高三英语二轮复习专项
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新高考英语语法填空拔尖特训之中国二十四节气（一）
A(春分)
The Beginning of Spring, or “Lichun” in Chinese pinyin, is the first of the 24 solar terms.
1. (conclude) by ancestors from the shifting weathers and agricultural production, Lichun was well regarded 2. a guide for sowing and plowing in ancient China.
Lichun falls into three phases. In the first phase of Lichun, the spring breeze brings with us a rise in temperature and the frozen surface of the ground 3. (begin) to thaw indicating the revival of hibernated creatures. The second phase of Lichun sees dormant insects awake in nests as the weather gets a little 4. (warm). Fish swims to the surface of water in the third phase trying to break the melting ice to feel the 5. (warm). Since most areas in China features a relatively low temperature the day of Lichun is rather a prelude to the true spring. The Beginning of spring guides the lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people as sowing at the right time is essential for a good harvest.
Many of the rituals signaling the start of a new year are not common in urban areas today yet 6. (tradition) food with varied flavors is still popular across the country. 7. (dish) such as spring pancakes and spring rolls are the must-eats for people to “bite the spring.” 8.
(make) a spring pancake, flour is to be mixed with water first, then wrapped with cooked fillings. The fillings can be varied from fresh vegetables to meat and the cooked spring pancake provides an enjoyable taste as well as rich nutrition.
The old traditions may not be upheld every spring nor are the traditional dishes necessarily to be enjoyed right on the day. The thing is, Lichun well marks the beginning of spring and indicates the coming of warmer days. All these traditions are embedded with people’s wish for 9.
better life in the past and present. When Lichun arrives, we 10. (sure) know it’s time to sow the seeds of crops and also, the seeds of hope.
B(雨水)
Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese scholars observed the changing impact on natural world, the climates, the turning of the seasons and astronomy. These scholars measured and divided sun’s annual movements 1. 24 equal parts, creating the 24 solar terms 2.
were used to govern agriculture in ancient China. Even to this day, this invention still guide lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.
Children go to countryside to listen to birds 3. (sing) and pick fresh grass, mother’s fresh sticky rice balls and festival dragon lantern dance in the square to celebrate spring and welcome the fruitful years ahead. Spring rain rejuvenates the land, revealing the life within the air. As they creep across the land they bring life to dead wood and help seeds begin to sprout.
China is an ancient civilization that 4. (build) on agriculture. Water has always been a crucial recourse for the Chinese people. This is why the Rain Solar Term holds such 5.
important place in Chinese culture. 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 and rainfall increases. 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.
According to the tradition, 7. (gift) on Rain Water are usually two cane chairs winded with four meters of red belt, which symbolize 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-law8. (express) his respect and gratitude. People often eat porridge 9.
(cook) with dihuang, a kind of Chinese herb medicine, to resist cold and wet weather and eliminate heat from the blood. It is also good for people with constipation, arthritis and headaches.
Rain water is a crucial resource for agriculture. The 10. (wise) of ancient Chinese people free us from limitations. On the journey of exploring China’s 24 solar terms, we will experience the wonder of ancient China.
C(惊蛰)
If you are asked to describe the coming spring season what are you going to write down For the Chinese, the answer 1. (lie) in only two words Jingzhe. Jingzhe means that the first spring thunder awakens hibernating insects. 2. one of the 24 solar terms in China, Jingzhe heralds the advent of the spring.
"Jing"means awakening and“Zhe”means underground hibernating insects. With an eye on animals' reactions 3. seasonal changes, Jingzhe vividly depicts an image of the returning spring season. It means us of the simplicity and beauty of Chinese poems and paintings. In the eyes of anyone who knows Chinese, the two words Jing and Zhe present them an image of the coming spring season. What awakens hibernating animals however is not the spring thunder 4.
the rising temperature. Jingzhe witnesses the temperature rising above 0C in most parts of China although the northern side of the Great Wall is still blanketed with winter snow. Jingzhe witnesses the time that the spring season comes at a faster pace. During this period 5. (amaze) changes of the spring season unfold one after another.
People tend to divide the solar term Jingzhe into three pentads. In the eyes of the Chinese, different lives blossom in each pentad of Jingzhe. The first pentad is a time 6. peachflowers bloom and vegetation gradually covers the land. During the second pentad people start to hear the treets from an increasing number of birds. When the third pentad comes the spring season will be in its full swing a time that the birds embrace their courtship season.
In any 7. (agriculture) civilization, seasonal shifts and phonological changes can provide invaluable guidance for agriculture production. During Jingzhe rising temperature and thawing soil herald the busy season of agricultural activity. According to the traditional Chinese folklore, the spring cultivation will not abate even after Jingzhe. During Jingzhe, the winter wheat in north China starts to turn green and the rape flower in the south is ready to bloom. Farmers are busy in their fields from dawn to dusk.
The Chinese have the custom of eating pear on the Jingzhe day. Since “pear” and “leave” have the same 8. (pronounce) in Chinese, this custom carries the people's wish for a bumper harvest in the hope that the pests will leave the crops alone. Heralding the advent of the vibrant spring season Jingzhe also implies that the tedious and grim winter days 9. (final)
come to an end. Insects awakened from hibernation look for foods everywhere. People light up wormwood and other herbs to dispel insects in their houses. Later on, this practice got the meaning of getting rid of bad luck.
The 24 solar terms summarize the observations of the Chinese on the law of nature and phonological changes. They are the highlights of the wisdom in Chinese civilization. Jingzhe presents us a typical image of spring 10. (base) on countless observations people have made on the spring season. To mark the advent of the spring season Jingzhe is perhaps the most appropriate term.
D(清明)
Some 1,200 years ago, A Chinese poem 1. （write）by the great Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu illustrated a scene of the Qingming Festival.
The Qingming Festival, 2. (know) as Tomb-sweeping Day, falls on either April 4th or 5th of the Gregorian calendar and is one of the Chinese Twenty-four Solar Terms. From the date temperatures begin to rise and rainfall increases. However, it is not merely a seasonal symbol. It is also a day 3. (pay) respect to the dead.
Legend has it that in the Spring and Autumn Period more than 2000 years ago. Jie Zitui, a famous Minister of Jin State helped Duke Wen and made great contributions but he was indifferent to fame and wealth and retired to the mountains. He stubbornly refused Duke Wen’
4. (invite), so the more stubborn Duke Wen set fire to the mountain to force him out.
5. (final), Jie Zitui was willing to be burned to death rather than go out of the mountain. Feeling remorseful, Duke Wen ordered 3 days without making fires to cook in honor of Jie Zitui.
Tomb sweeping 6. (regard) as the most critical custom in the Qingming Festival. Cleaning the tomb and paying respect to the dead with offerings are the two important rituals. Weeding the tomb and adding some fresh soil to it are to let the dead live a 7. (comfort) life. The dead person’s favorite foods and wine are taken to sacrifice to them along with paper in the hope that they are not lacking meals and money. Bowing and mourning in silence is to show that we respect and miss the dead.
Qingming Festival is not only a day 8. commemorating the dead but also a time for people to get pleasure. Throughout March, everything in nature takes on a new look trees turning green, flowers blossoming and also the sun shining brightly. It is a fine time to go out 9. appreciate the stunning scenes of nature. Spring outings can not only add fun to our lives but also benefit us physically and mentally.
Qingming represents the best time of spring scenery. Sacrificing to ancestors during such wonderful time showcases the importance of inheritance in Chinese people’s mind. Thanks to such 10. (aware) of inheritance Chinese culture has always maintained the vitality for thousands of years.
E(谷雨)
According to legend, before the Chinese characters came into being, our ancestors were using knotted ropes to record their lives. It was such 1. inefficient way to document events that Yellow Enperor ordered Cangjie the historian, to find a better way. Cangjie, 2. (inspire) by footprints of birds and animal created characters. It 3. (write) in Huai Naizi that “when Cangjie invented characters, grain fell like rain”. The Heaven, moved by Cangjie’s efforts and his creation ordered that grain fall like rain from the sky to award Cangjie. So the day was called Grain Rain or Gu Yu in Chinese in honor of Cangjie 4. successfully created Chinese character.
Gu Yu is the sixth solar term in the 24 solar terms of China. It is also the last solar term in spring and 5. (usual) falls on April 20 or 21 every year. Gu Yu signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature which is crucial for the 6. (grow) of crops.In north China,
people have the custom of eating vegetable toona sinensis. Gu Yu is the 7. (good) time in a year 8. (try) the fresh toona sinensis which is fragrant, tasty and good for one’s immune system. In the south, people have the tradition of picking tea leaves on the day of Gu Yu. It is said that drinking Gu Yu Tea can help reduce inflammation and improve eyesight, among other benefits.
As a saying 9. (go), the best time to watch the peonies is the three days after Gu Yu. Sincepeonies will usually be in full bloom around the time of Gu Yu, peony is also called Gu Yu Flower in China. Thus, watching peonies become an important pastime for the people during this time of the year.
The Chinese 24 Solar Terms is based 10. astronomical, meteorological and climatic knowledge. As the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation, it provides the people a lens through which they can observe and feel the world around them, have a touch of the beauty of the folk culture and enjoy the most genuine and fantastic nature.
F(立夏）
The Chinese 24 solar terms were 1. (initial) determined by the direction of the Big Dipper handle. When the handle of the Big Dipper points to the southeast, it is the Beginning of Summer, or Lixia in Chinese. It is the first solar term in summer and the seventh of the 24 solar terms. In ancient China, people divided Lixia into three pentads, the first: frogs croaking; the second: earthworms digging 2. the third: cucumber vines climbing.
During Lixia, summer crops enter their final growth stages. Winter wheat begins flowering and filling and rape is almost ripe, so 3. the summer harvest is good or bad is definitely settled by now. As a result, farmers have the proverb “Summer harvest 4. (see) on Lixia”.
Ancient China attached great importance 5. Lixia. According to historical records on the day the ancient emperors led all officials of civil and military affairs to the outskirt to “welcome summer” and express 6. (they) wish for a good harvest.
On the day of Lixia, Chinese have many other interesting folk customs. Many people throughout southern China will make 7. they traditionally call “colorful rice”. It is made from many different kinds of beans like red beans, soy beans, black beans, green beans and mung beans mixed together with sticky rice. After eating the “Lixia rice”, the people also practice the custom of weighing themselves, for they say that those 8. weigh themselves on that day don’t have to be afraid of pining away during the sweltering heat of the summer. In addition, people also play games. Families indulge in “Fighting Eggs Play” in which they cook eggs put them in a silk net bag and wear it around children’n neck and some paint patterns on the eggs. Then children in groups of three or five play with each other and the game is called Fighting Eggs.
Chinese twenty-four solar terms as an ancient and 9. (scientce) “time system” in China not only serve 10. a compass for agricultural production but also as an integral part of folk life for thousands of years.
G(小满)
Small Grain or Xiaoman in Chinese, the eighth solar term in the 24 solar terms, usually occurs on May 20-22, 1. the sun’ ecliptic longitude reaches 60 degrees. It is a time that summer crops already bear fruits and their seeds are full though not ripe yet.
(climatical), summer begins to reach all parts of China during Xiaoman. The temperature difference between the north and the south shrinks and a greater amount of rainfall is usually on the way. Xiaoman heralds the busiest season for agricultural production albeit with some 3. (region) variations. In the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River wheat is prone to be hit by dry and hot wind 4. (result) in poor harvest. In contrast, south China is often plagued by heavy rainfall or powerful storms during this period. So, flood prevention facilities are always under high strains during late Xiaoman. If the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River see less rainfall during the time of Xiaoman then they will 5. (probable) embrace further dwindling rainfall during the upcoming rainy season. As a proverb popular in the Jiangnan Region goes, the three “wheels” namely the water wheel, the oil wheel and the spinning wheel gather pace as Xiaoman gets closer. Farmers pedal the water wheel to divert water for the water-thirsty crops in the field. They use the oil wheel to extract oil from the freshly-reaped rape seeds. They use the spinning wheel to reel silk threads from cocoons. Sericulture was 6.
important embodiment of the agricultural civilization during the ancient era, but silkworms were very hard to breed. The Xiaoman day is said 7. (be) the birthday of the Silkworm God and people of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces celebrate it to pray for a good silk harvest.
Although Xiaoman heralds the advent of the harvest season, it is actually an interval between two harvests. In the past, many people had to collect wild vegetables to survive these tough days. This created idiosyncratic eating customs during Xiaoman. An agriculture proverb in South China says less rainfall during Xiaoman will bring headache for planting during Mangzhong, the next solar term. It refers to a scenario in which a field not 8. (fill) with water during Xiaoman will become uncultivable during Mangzhong. “Xiaoman comes, wheat ripens”, another saying about Xiaoman, 9. (indicate) that wheat is becoming ripe around the time of Xiaoman. Such proverbs have guided the agricultural production 10. daily life of the Chinese people for thousands of years.
The meteorological community dubbed the 24 solar terms “the fifth great invention of China” which is undoubtedly a testament to the wit and wisdom of the ancient Chinese.
H(夏至)
Summer Solstice,or Xiazhi in Chinese is the tenth solar term in the 24 solar terms. It is also
the first one to be identified as a solar term. It marks that hot weather is around the corner.
Xiazhi 1. (general)occurs on June 21 or 22 in the Gregorian calendar when the sun’s rays almost become perpendicular to the Tropic Cancer. In the northern Hemisphere, Xiazhi marks the longest day 2. the shortest night of a year. The 3. (long) of daytime reaches around 15 hours in Beijing and over 17 hours in Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province. After Xiazhi, the sun’s perpendicular rays move toward the south thus 4. (decrease) the daytime length in the Northern Hemisphere with each passing day. Many parts of China will see rising temperatures and strong sunshine. Thunder showers are frequent especially in the afternoon or around dusk. The Jianghuai Region is particularly marked by moist atmosphere and rainy
days. Xiazhi is the time when plums get ripe so the rainy days after Xiazhi 5. (call) “Plum Rain Season”.
Ancient Chinese had the custom of worshipping earth on the day of Xiazhi. 6. (locate)
outside of the Di’anmen Gate, the Temple of Earth faces the Temple of Heaven from afar. During
the Ming and Qing Dynasties emperors and royal officials worshiped earth here on the day of Xiazhi prayig for good weather for the crops prosperity for the empires and peace for the people. In many parts of China, commemorating ancestors on the day of Xiazhi is another tradition. Different 7. the Tombs Sweeping Day, Xiazhi usually marks the end of the peak season for agricultural 8. (activity). People make all kinds of foods out of the freshly-harvested crops and sacrifice them to their ancestors showing their gratitude and hoping that their ancestors would taste those foods and assure them of another bumper harvest.
As a proverb goes, the winter solstice is a time to eat dumplings and summer solstice noodles. In North China, Xiazhi would be incomplete 9. a bowl of noodles. Every household will prepare cold noodles. In some parts of South China, people have the custom of eating wontons on Xiazhi with an allusion to “harmony and unity out of chaos”.
Xiazhi heraldsthat the summer season will be in its prime soon. Moist and hot though, summer days never force the people 10. (give) up their enthusiasm for life. Ancient Chinese poets created many verses to depict Xiazhi. As one famous piece by Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dyansty reads “The west is veiled in rain, while the east enjoys sunshine. My gallant is as deep in love as day is fine.”All plants are in their prime around the peak of summer season. They are accumulating energies for ultimate harvests in the fall.
I(小暑)
Minor Heat, or Xiaoshu in Chinese is the eleventh of the 24 solar terms as well as the fifth
of summer. It signifies the beginning of the late summer. The character Shu means heat. Xiaoshu means minor heat. The weather is getting 1. (increasing) hot but not the hottest moment yet. Cold winds are absent while hot winds blow cross the land 2. ( accompany) by heat waves. In south China, average temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius during Xiaoshu.
A hallmark of the late summer, some parts of China are frequented by thunderstorms often
accompanied by strong wind, heavy rainfall and sometimes hail. South China is prone to be hit by drought in the east and floods in the west. To lessen possible damages, people must take necessary measures in advance. 3. Xiaoshu comes, most China’s agriculture areas are blanketed with fast-growing crops except Northeast and Northwest China where farmers are still busy in harvesting crops like winter wheat or spring wheat. In most parts of China farmers zero in on the management of crops during Xiaoshu, fertilizing the crops 4. fending off pests and diseases.
In the past, people had the custom of “eating 5. fresh” during Xiaoshu. They ground
newly-harvested rice and wheat into powder to make patties and noodles. People shared these foods with their neighbors praying for bumper harvests together. Meanwhile they would spare some of the foods as sacrifices for their ancestorshoping they would bless them with favorite weathers. The first phase of dog days will come on the heels of Xiaoshu. In North China, people have the habit of eating porridge to fend off heat and soothe the digestive system. Small dishes like fried green bean sprouts are 6. (they) favorite. The custom of eating lotus roots is popular in many areas. In China, lotus is a recommended food forthe summer season, since it is believed to be appetizing. Iced watermelon wasalmost only solution 7. summer heat in ancient times. Su Dongpo, a famous Chinese 8. (poem), once praised the watermelon as the “divine iced juice”, 9. can dispel the heat and refresh people in no time. Not the hottestseason though, Xiaoshu heralds the advent of Dashu, the dog days of a year. As a Chinese proverb goes, during Xiaoshu and Dashu we seem to be heated in an oven. The weather is becoming increasingly muggy and moist and there is no escaping the hot waves. Xiaoshu heralds the start of people’s 10. (effort) to brace themselves for the upcoming blistering heat.
J(大暑)
Greater Heat, or Dashu in Chinese is the 12th solar term of the 24 the Soalr Terms. 1.
one of the UN Intangible Cultural Heritages, the 24 Solar Terms has been put into use in China for more than 2000 years 2. (start) around the Qin and Han Dynasties. The 24 Solar Terms was a compass in the old days, precisely reflecting the changes of seasons guiding 3.
(agriculture) activities and affecting the 4. (day) lives of millions of ordinary Chinese people. During the Dashu period, there is little temperature variation across China, generally with high temperatures between 35-40℃.Nevertheless, the Chinese people are still capable of finding leisure in this hot season. They organize all kinds of folk activities 5. (express) their rosy hope for a better life.
Dashu is renowned for the folklore surrounding food habits, 6. generally fall into two types. One is the heat-relieving cold food, Hsian-Tsao of Guangdong and pineapple of Taiwan are typical examples. 7. other is the hot food. For example, people of Putian in Fujian Province love to eat lychee, mutton, and rice dregs. People in the middle and northern parts of Hu’nan Province choose 8. (eat) spring chicken while those in southeastern have a habit to eat ginger. As a local saying goes, eating radish in winter and ginger in summer, keeps the doctor away forever.
The Chinese have some tips to keep healthy during Dashu. For example, in traditional Chinese Medicine healthcare practices, there is a saying about Dong Bing Xia Zhi, meaning that people should take some precautions in the summer to prevent some diseases which many break out in winter. People 9. (advise) to sweat from drinking hot water or walking to bring out harmful elements accumulated in the bodies so that they can keep healthy in autumn and winter seasons. People should replenish water for the body during summer season while staying away from iced drinks or foods, which tend to accumulate cold air in the body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine symptoms in the winter seasons like cold intolerance or cold feet are results of inattentive life habits in the summer season. During Dashu period, inappetence is a common problem for a lot of people. People are advised to eat some heat-relieving porridges like mung bean and lily porridge or Job tears seeds and bean porridge. All these food materials have the health benefits of replenishing the inner energy relieving the heat and nourishing the spleen and stomach.
By observing astronomical phenomena and everything around them, our ancestors invented the 24 Solar Terms more than 2000 years ago, which provides invaluable guidance to the daily life of ordinary Chinese. Today, the Chinese folklore and customs 10. (associate) with the Dashu period are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. In this process, more and more people are getting enthusiastic about the Chinese ways to keep fit.
K(立秋)
Golden yellow grain peeking through rice terraces and tallow leaves turning a glowing crimson herald the coming of autumn in China. Somewhere between August 7 and August 9 every year, Liqiu, the 13th solar term of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar and the first solar term in autumn, 1. （mark）the end of sweltering summer and brings with it cool crisp air and the crunch of fallen leaves beneath the feet.
In ancient times, people divided Liqiu—the beginning of autumn into three periods, the first one is 2. the cool breeze blows or as the saying goes: “The day of Liqiu is cool breeze”. The second period begins with misty mornings when dew droplets cover the grass.
Since the temperature difference between day and night is huge in this season, dew drops form on the grass in the morning. One can “hear” the symphony of the third period before they even see it. It’s when the autumn “sololist” — the cicadas fill the forests with their serenade. The symbol of rebirth in ancient China cicada nymphs live underground for years and burrow upwards when they reach maturity. As they shed their old skin and the fresh 3. (breathe) of air, one can hear their chilly chirping announcing autumn.Ancient China regarded the beginning of autumn 4. an important moment at the turn of summer and autumn and attached great
5. (important) to this time. According to records, during the Song Dynasty, the Imperial Palace would move Chinese parasol trees 6. (plant) in pots into the palace in autumn. When autumn arrived, the Taishiguan(the government archival official) would chant, “Autumn is coming” and Chineseparasol trees would shed a leaf or two in response to the sound, in order to
reflect that autumn has indeed arrived. Therefore the idea that “fallen leaves herald the fall”.
In the meteorological sense though, the daily average temperature should be 7. (low)
than 22 degrees Celsius for five consecutive days for autumn to be announced. But
before the beauty of autumn can 8. (enjoy) in its entirety, one still has to face the “last day” of the three-legged dog days of summer. The “autumn tiger”means temperatures are still high, so close attention should be paid to avoid summer heat.
During “gnawing autumn” the tradition is to munch on hydrating fruits like watermelon to
prevent autumn dryness. Liqiu also signifies the harvest season. At this time, early rice harvesting begins, late rice transplanting in 9. (centre) China is going on and autumn crops enter an important growth and development period. Therefore, sacrifices 10. (make)to local deities for a good harvest and several other celebrations take place.
L(处暑)
The Limit of Heat is the fourteenth solar term of the 24 solar terms, which falls on August
22-24 of the Gregorian calendar. It is a “transitional” solar term.
There is a well-known Chinese folk 1. (say): “The beginning of autumn is not autumn, autumn arrives after the Limit of Heat”. This means many meteorological changes take
place before and after the Limit of Heat. However, due to China’ vast territory, the climate varies greatly in parts of the country, especially in this transitional period. At this time, most areas in the north 2. (gradual) cool down under the impact of autumn rain; while in the south, the rain is dwindling and the autumn dryness is in the air. The proverbial “old wives’ summer”often carries high temperatures of 35℃, 3. it comes to the Northwest Plateau, welcoming autumn even as areas 3,500 meters above sea level still have withering grass, frost and snow.
The weather changes before and after the summer directly affect Chinese’ “rice bowl”. As
we know, autumn is the harvest season. In fact, summer plays a prelude to autumn harvest. In the north, crops such as grain, rice and sorghum are gradually maturing, while most areas in the South have entered the peak of mid-season rice harvesting and sun drying. In 4. (coast) areas, the sea water temperature is still high, and fish, shrimp and shellfish are maturing. Therefore, in the summer season, people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other places hold a grand Fishing Festival 5. (send) fisherman off to sea and a wide variety of seafood makes it to people’s dining tables.
Although harvest time is also one of back breaking labor, the period after the Limit of Heat is
one of 6. (relax) and leisure. Light clouds dispersed throughout the blue sky remind people to take a break. Many people choose to travel in this period. 7. is common to drink herbal tea and eat duck meat for relief from the dry and stuff weather. This tradition is captured in a saying about this time period: “Ducks 8. (eat) and families are free of disease”.Summer heat gradually dissipates and the Limit of Heat ushers in the transition from late summer 9. early autumn. It is a time of recuperation. People welcome the autumn, harvest, reminisce and worship their ancestors, 10. (display) a national spirit of diligence.
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10.wisdom.
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A(春分)
The Beginning of Spring, or “Lichun” in Chinese pinyin, is the first of the 24 solar terms.
1. (conclude) by ancestors from the shifting weathers and agricultural production, Lichun was well regarded 2. a guide for sowing and plowing in ancient China.
Lichun falls into three phases. In the first phase of Lichun, the spring breeze brings with us a rise in temperature and the frozen surface of the ground 3. (begin) to thaw indicating the revival of hibernated creatures. The second phase of Lichun sees dormant insects awake in nests as the weather gets a little 4. (warm). Fish swims to the surface of water in the third phase trying to break the melting ice to feel the 5. (warm). Since most areas in China features a relatively low temperature the day of Lichun is rather a prelude to the true spring. The Beginning of spring guides the lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people as sowing at the right time is essential for a good harvest.
Many of the rituals signaling the start of a new year are not common in urban areas today yet 6. (tradition) food with varied flavors is still popular across the country. 7. (dish) such as spring pancakes and spring rolls are the must-eats for people to “bite the spring.” 8.
(make) a spring pancake, flour is to be mixed with water first, then wrapped with cooked fillings. The fillings can be varied from fresh vegetables to meat and the cooked spring pancake provides an enjoyable taste as well as rich nutrition.
The old traditions may not be upheld every spring nor are the traditional dishes necessarily to be enjoyed right on the day. The thing is, Lichun well marks the beginning of spring and indicates the coming of warmer days. All these traditions are embedded with people’s wish for 9.
better life in the past and present. When Lichun arrives, we 10. (sure) know it’s time to sow the seeds of crops and also, the seeds of hope.
B(雨水)
Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese scholars observed the changing impact on natural world, the climates, the turning of the seasons and astronomy. These scholars measured and divided sun’s annual movements 1. 24 equal parts, creating the 24 solar terms 2.
were used to govern agriculture in ancient China. Even to this day, this invention still guide lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.
Children go to countryside to listen to birds 3. (sing) and pick fresh grass, mother’s fresh sticky rice balls and festival dragon lantern dance in the square to celebrate spring and welcome the fruitful years ahead. Spring rain rejuvenates the land, revealing the life within the air. As they creep across the land they bring life to dead wood and help seeds begin to sprout.
China is an ancient civilization that 4. (build) on agriculture. Water has always been a crucial recourse for the Chinese people. This is why the Rain Solar Term holds such 5.
important place in Chinese culture. 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 and rainfall increases. 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.
According to the tradition, 7. (gift) on Rain Water are usually two cane chairs winded with four meters of red belt, which symbolize 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-law8. (express) his respect and gratitude. People often eat porridge 9.
(cook) with dihuang, a kind of Chinese herb medicine, to resist cold and wet weather and eliminate heat from the blood. It is also good for people with constipation, arthritis and headaches.
Rain water is a crucial resource for agriculture. The 10. (wise) of ancient Chinese people free us from limitations. On the journey of exploring China’s 24 solar terms, we will experience the wonder of ancient China.
C(惊蛰)
If you are asked to describe the coming spring season what are you going to write down For the Chinese, the answer 1. (lie) in only two words Jingzhe. Jingzhe means that the first spring thunder awakens hibernating insects. 2. one of the 24 solar terms in China, Jingzhe heralds the advent of the spring.
"Jing"means awakening and“Zhe”means underground hibernating insects. With an eye on animals' reactions 3. seasonal changes, Jingzhe vividly depicts an image of the returning spring season. It means us of the simplicity and beauty of Chinese poems and paintings. In the eyes of anyone who knows Chinese, the two words Jing and Zhe present them an image of the coming spring season. What awakens hibernating animals however is not the spring thunder 4.
the rising temperature. Jingzhe witnesses the temperature rising above 0C in most parts of China although the northern side of the Great Wall is still blanketed with winter snow. Jingzhe witnesses the time that the spring season comes at a faster pace. During this period 5. (amaze) changes of the spring season unfold one after another.
People tend to divide the solar term Jingzhe into three pentads. In the eyes of the Chinese, different lives blossom in each pentad of Jingzhe. The first pentad is a time 6. peachflowers bloom and vegetation gradually covers the land. During the second pentad people start to hear the treets from an increasing number of birds. When the third pentad comes the spring season will be in its full swing a time that the birds embrace their courtship season.
In any 7. (agriculture) civilization, seasonal shifts and phonological changes can provide invaluable guidance for agriculture production. During Jingzhe rising temperature and thawing soil herald the busy season of agricultural activity. According to the traditional Chinese folklore, the spring cultivation will not abate even after Jingzhe. During Jingzhe, the winter wheat in north China starts to turn green and the rape flower in the south is ready to bloom. Farmers are busy in their fields from dawn to dusk.
The Chinese have the custom of eating pear on the Jingzhe day. Since “pear” and “leave” have the same 8. (pronounce) in Chinese, this custom carries the people's wish for a bumper harvest in the hope that the pests will leave the crops alone. Heralding the advent of the vibrant spring season Jingzhe also implies that the tedious and grim winter days 9. (final)
come to an end. Insects awakened from hibernation look for foods everywhere. People light up wormwood and other herbs to dispel insects in their houses. Later on, this practice got the meaning of getting rid of bad luck.
The 24 solar terms summarize the observations of the Chinese on the law of nature and phonological changes. They are the highlights of the wisdom in Chinese civilization. Jingzhe presents us a typical image of spring 10. (base) on countless observations people have made on the spring season. To mark the advent of the spring season Jingzhe is perhaps the most appropriate term.
D(清明)
Some 1,200 years ago, A Chinese poem 1. （write）by the great Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu illustrated a scene of the Qingming Festival.
The Qingming Festival, 2. (know) as Tomb-sweeping Day, falls on either April 4th or 5th of the Gregorian calendar and is one of the Chinese Twenty-four Solar Terms. From the date temperatures begin to rise and rainfall increases. However, it is not merely a seasonal symbol. It is also a day 3. (pay) respect to the dead.
Legend has it that in the Spring and Autumn Period more than 2000 years ago. Jie Zitui, a famous Minister of Jin State helped Duke Wen and made great contributions but he was indifferent to fame and wealth and retired to the mountains. He stubbornly refused Duke Wen’
4. (invite), so the more stubborn Duke Wen set fire to the mountain to force him out.
5. (final), Jie Zitui was willing to be burned to death rather than go out of the mountain. Feeling remorseful, Duke Wen ordered 3 days without making fires to cook in honor of Jie Zitui.
Tomb sweeping 6. (regard) as the most critical custom in the Qingming Festival. Cleaning the tomb and paying respect to the dead with offerings are the two important rituals. Weeding the tomb and adding some fresh soil to it are to let the dead live a 7. (comfort) life. The dead person’s favorite foods and wine are taken to sacrifice to them along with paper in the hope that they are not lacking meals and money. Bowing and mourning in silence is to show that we respect and miss the dead.
Qingming Festival is not only a day 8. commemorating the dead but also a time for people to get pleasure. Throughout March, everything in nature takes on a new look trees turning green, flowers blossoming and also the sun shining brightly. It is a fine time to go out 9. appreciate the stunning scenes of nature. Spring outings can not only add fun to our lives but also benefit us physically and mentally.
Qingming represents the best time of spring scenery. Sacrificing to ancestors during such wonderful time showcases the importance of inheritance in Chinese people’s mind. Thanks to such 10. (aware) of inheritance Chinese culture has always maintained the vitality for thousands of years.
E(谷雨)
According to legend, before the Chinese characters came into being, our ancestors were using knotted ropes to record their lives. It was such 1. inefficient way to document events that Yellow Enperor ordered Cangjie the historian, to find a better way. Cangjie, 2. (inspire) by footprints of birds and animal created characters. It 3. (write) in Huai Naizi that “when Cangjie invented characters, grain fell like rain”. The Heaven, moved by Cangjie’s efforts and his creation ordered that grain fall like rain from the sky to award Cangjie. So the day was called Grain Rain or Gu Yu in Chinese in honor of Cangjie 4. successfully created Chinese character.
Gu Yu is the sixth solar term in the 24 solar terms of China. It is also the last solar term in spring and 5. (usual) falls on April 20 or 21 every year. Gu Yu signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature which is crucial for the 6. (grow) of crops.In north China,
people have the custom of eating vegetable toona sinensis. Gu Yu is the 7. (good) time in a year 8. (try) the fresh toona sinensis which is fragrant, tasty and good for one’s immune system. In the south, people have the tradition of picking tea leaves on the day of Gu Yu. It is said that drinking Gu Yu Tea can help reduce inflammation and improve eyesight, among other benefits.
As a saying 9. (go), the best time to watch the peonies is the three days after Gu Yu. Sincepeonies will usually be in full bloom around the time of Gu Yu, peony is also called Gu Yu Flower in China. Thus, watching peonies become an important pastime for the people during this time of the year.
The Chinese 24 Solar Terms is based 10. astronomical, meteorological and climatic knowledge. As the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation, it provides the people a lens through which they can observe and feel the world around them, have a touch of the beauty of the folk culture and enjoy the most genuine and fantastic nature.
F(立夏）
The Chinese 24 solar terms were 1. (initial) determined by the direction of the Big Dipper handle. When the handle of the Big Dipper points to the southeast, it is the Beginning of Summer, or Lixia in Chinese. It is the first solar term in summer and the seventh of the 24 solar terms. In ancient China, people divided Lixia into three pentads, the first: frogs croaking; the second: earthworms digging 2. the third: cucumber vines climbing.
During Lixia, summer crops enter their final growth stages. Winter wheat begins flowering and filling and rape is almost ripe, so 3. the summer harvest is good or bad is definitely settled by now. As a result, farmers have the proverb “Summer harvest 4. (see) on Lixia”.
Ancient China attached great importance 5. Lixia. According to historical records on the day the ancient emperors led all officials of civil and military affairs to the outskirt to “welcome summer” and express 6. (they) wish for a good harvest.
On the day of Lixia, Chinese have many other interesting folk customs. Many people throughout southern China will make 7. they traditionally call “colorful rice”. It is made from many different kinds of beans like red beans, soy beans, black beans, green beans and mung beans mixed together with sticky rice. After eating the “Lixia rice”, the people also practice the custom of weighing themselves, for they say that those 8. weigh themselves on that day don’t have to be afraid of pining away during the sweltering heat of the summer. In addition, people also play games. Families indulge in “Fighting Eggs Play” in which they cook eggs put them in a silk net bag and wear it around children’n neck and some paint patterns on the eggs. Then children in groups of three or five play with each other and the game is called Fighting Eggs.
Chinese twenty-four solar terms as an ancient and 9. (scientce) “time system” in China not only serve 10. a compass for agricultural production but also as an integral part of folk life for thousands of years.
G(小满)
Small Grain or Xiaoman in Chinese, the eighth solar term in the 24 solar terms, usually occurs on May 20-22, 1. the sun’ ecliptic longitude reaches 60 degrees. It is a time that summer crops already bear fruits and their seeds are full though not ripe yet.
(climatical), summer begins to reach all parts of China during Xiaoman. The temperature difference between the north and the south shrinks and a greater amount of rainfall is usually on the way. Xiaoman heralds the busiest season for agricultural production albeit with some 3. (region) variations. In the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River wheat is prone to be hit by dry and hot wind 4. (result) in poor harvest. In contrast, south China is often plagued by heavy rainfall or powerful storms during this period. So, flood prevention facilities are always under high strains during late Xiaoman. If the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River see less rainfall during the time of Xiaoman then they will 5. (probable) embrace further dwindling rainfall during the upcoming rainy season. As a proverb popular in the Jiangnan Region goes, the three “wheels” namely the water wheel, the oil wheel and the spinning wheel gather pace as Xiaoman gets closer. Farmers pedal the water wheel to divert water for the water-thirsty crops in the field. They use the oil wheel to extract oil from the freshly-reaped rape seeds. They use the spinning wheel to reel silk threads from cocoons. Sericulture was 6.
important embodiment of the agricultural civilization during the ancient era, but silkworms were very hard to breed. The Xiaoman day is said 7. (be) the birthday of the Silkworm God and people of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces celebrate it to pray for a good silk harvest.
Although Xiaoman heralds the advent of the harvest season, it is actually an interval between two harvests. In the past, many people had to collect wild vegetables to survive these tough days. This created idiosyncratic eating customs during Xiaoman. An agriculture proverb in South China says less rainfall during Xiaoman will bring headache for planting during Mangzhong, the next solar term. It refers to a scenario in which a field not 8. (fill) with water during Xiaoman will become uncultivable during Mangzhong. “Xiaoman comes, wheat ripens”, another saying about Xiaoman, 9. (indicate) that wheat is becoming ripe around the time of Xiaoman. Such proverbs have guided the agricultural production 10. daily life of the Chinese people for thousands of years.
The meteorological community dubbed the 24 solar terms “the fifth great invention of China” which is undoubtedly a testament to the wit and wisdom of the ancient Chinese.
H(夏至)
Summer Solstice,or Xiazhi in Chinese is the tenth solar term in the 24 solar terms. It is also
the first one to be identified as a solar term. It marks that hot weather is around the corner.
Xiazhi 1. (general)occurs on June 21 or 22 in the Gregorian calendar when the sun’s rays almost become perpendicular to the Tropic Cancer. In the northern Hemisphere, Xiazhi marks the longest day 2. the shortest night of a year. The 3. (long) of daytime reaches around 15 hours in Beijing and over 17 hours in Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province. After Xiazhi, the sun’s perpendicular rays move toward the south thus 4. (decrease) the daytime length in the Northern Hemisphere with each passing day. Many parts of China will see rising temperatures and strong sunshine. Thunder showers are frequent especially in the afternoon or around dusk. The Jianghuai Region is particularly marked by moist atmosphere and rainy
days. Xiazhi is the time when plums get ripe so the rainy days after Xiazhi 5. (call) “Plum Rain Season”.
Ancient Chinese had the custom of worshipping earth on the day of Xiazhi. 6. (locate)
outside of the Di’anmen Gate, the Temple of Earth faces the Temple of Heaven from afar. During
the Ming and Qing Dynasties emperors and royal officials worshiped earth here on the day of Xiazhi prayig for good weather for the crops prosperity for the empires and peace for the people. In many parts of China, commemorating ancestors on the day of Xiazhi is another tradition. Different 7. the Tombs Sweeping Day, Xiazhi usually marks the end of the peak season for agricultural 8. (activity). People make all kinds of foods out of the freshly-harvested crops and sacrifice them to their ancestors showing their gratitude and hoping that their ancestors would taste those foods and assure them of another bumper harvest.
As a proverb goes, the winter solstice is a time to eat dumplings and summer solstice noodles. In North China, Xiazhi would be incomplete 9. a bowl of noodles. Every household will prepare cold noodles. In some parts of South China, people have the custom of eating wontons on Xiazhi with an allusion to “harmony and unity out of chaos”.
Xiazhi heraldsthat the summer season will be in its prime soon. Moist and hot though, summer days never force the people 10. (give) up their enthusiasm for life. Ancient Chinese poets created many verses to depict Xiazhi. As one famous piece by Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dyansty reads “The west is veiled in rain, while the east enjoys sunshine. My gallant is as deep in love as day is fine.”All plants are in their prime around the peak of summer season. They are accumulating energies for ultimate harvests in the fall.
I(小暑)
Minor Heat, or Xiaoshu in Chinese is the eleventh of the 24 solar terms as well as the fifth
of summer. It signifies the beginning of the late summer. The character Shu means heat. Xiaoshu means minor heat. The weather is getting 1. (increasing) hot but not the hottest moment yet. Cold winds are absent while hot winds blow cross the land 2. ( accompany) by heat waves. In south China, average temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius during Xiaoshu.
A hallmark of the late summer, some parts of China are frequented by thunderstorms often
accompanied by strong wind, heavy rainfall and sometimes hail. South China is prone to be hit by drought in the east and floods in the west. To lessen possible damages, people must take necessary measures in advance. 3. Xiaoshu comes, most China’s agriculture areas are blanketed with fast-growing crops except Northeast and Northwest China where farmers are still busy in harvesting crops like winter wheat or spring wheat. In most parts of China farmers zero in on the management of crops during Xiaoshu, fertilizing the crops 4. fending off pests and diseases.
In the past, people had the custom of “eating 5. fresh” during Xiaoshu. They ground
newly-harvested rice and wheat into powder to make patties and noodles. People shared these foods with their neighbors praying for bumper harvests together. Meanwhile they would spare some of the foods as sacrifices for their ancestorshoping they would bless them with favorite weathers. The first phase of dog days will come on the heels of Xiaoshu. In North China, people have the habit of eating porridge to fend off heat and soothe the digestive system. Small dishes like fried green bean sprouts are 6. (they) favorite. The custom of eating lotus roots is popular in many areas. In China, lotus is a recommended food forthe summer season, since it is believed to be appetizing. Iced watermelon wasalmost only solution 7. summer heat in ancient times. Su Dongpo, a famous Chinese 8. (poem), once praised the watermelon as the “divine iced juice”, 9. can dispel the heat and refresh people in no time. Not the hottestseason though, Xiaoshu heralds the advent of Dashu, the dog days of a year. As a Chinese proverb goes, during Xiaoshu and Dashu we seem to be heated in an oven. The weather is becoming increasingly muggy and moist and there is no escaping the hot waves. Xiaoshu heralds the start of people’s 10. (effort) to brace themselves for the upcoming blistering heat.
J(大暑)
Greater Heat, or Dashu in Chinese is the 12th solar term of the 24 the Soalr Terms. 1.
one of the UN Intangible Cultural Heritages, the 24 Solar Terms has been put into use in China for more than 2000 years 2. (start) around the Qin and Han Dynasties. The 24 Solar Terms was a compass in the old days, precisely reflecting the changes of seasons guiding 3.
(agriculture) activities and affecting the 4. (day) lives of millions of ordinary Chinese people. During the Dashu period, there is little temperature variation across China, generally with high temperatures between 35-40℃.Nevertheless, the Chinese people are still capable of finding leisure in this hot season. They organize all kinds of folk activities 5. (express) their rosy hope for a better life.
Dashu is renowned for the folklore surrounding food habits, 6. generally fall into two types. One is the heat-relieving cold food, Hsian-Tsao of Guangdong and pineapple of Taiwan are typical examples. 7. other is the hot food. For example, people of Putian in Fujian Province love to eat lychee, mutton, and rice dregs. People in the middle and northern parts of Hu’nan Province choose 8. (eat) spring chicken while those in southeastern have a habit to eat ginger. As a local saying goes, eating radish in winter and ginger in summer, keeps the doctor away forever.
The Chinese have some tips to keep healthy during Dashu. For example, in traditional Chinese Medicine healthcare practices, there is a saying about Dong Bing Xia Zhi, meaning that people should take some precautions in the summer to prevent some diseases which many break out in winter. People 9. (advise) to sweat from drinking hot water or walking to bring out harmful elements accumulated in the bodies so that they can keep healthy in autumn and winter seasons. People should replenish water for the body during summer season while staying away from iced drinks or foods, which tend to accumulate cold air in the body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine symptoms in the winter seasons like cold intolerance or cold feet are results of inattentive life habits in the summer season. During Dashu period, inappetence is a common problem for a lot of people. People are advised to eat some heat-relieving porridges like mung bean and lily porridge or Job tears seeds and bean porridge. All these food materials have the health benefits of replenishing the inner energy relieving the heat and nourishing the spleen and stomach.
By observing astronomical phenomena and everything around them, our ancestors invented the 24 Solar Terms more than 2000 years ago, which provides invaluable guidance to the daily life of ordinary Chinese. Today, the Chinese folklore and customs 10. (associate) with the Dashu period are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. In this process, more and more people are getting enthusiastic about the Chinese ways to keep fit.
K(立秋)
Golden yellow grain peeking through rice terraces and tallow leaves turning a glowing crimson herald the coming of autumn in China. Somewhere between August 7 and August 9 every year, Liqiu, the 13th solar term of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar and the first solar term in autumn, 1. （mark）the end of sweltering summer and brings with it cool crisp air and the crunch of fallen leaves beneath the feet.
In ancient times, people divided Liqiu—the beginning of autumn into three periods, the first one is 2. the cool breeze blows or as the saying goes: “The day of Liqiu is cool breeze”. The second period begins with misty mornings when dew droplets cover the grass.
Since the temperature difference between day and night is huge in this season, dew drops form on the grass in the morning. One can “hear” the symphony of the third period before they even see it. It’s when the autumn “sololist” — the cicadas fill the forests with their serenade. The symbol of rebirth in ancient China cicada nymphs live underground for years and burrow upwards when they reach maturity. As they shed their old skin and the fresh 3. (breathe) of air, one can hear their chilly chirping announcing autumn.Ancient China regarded the beginning of autumn 4. an important moment at the turn of summer and autumn and attached great
5. (important) to this time. According to records, during the Song Dynasty, the Imperial Palace would move Chinese parasol trees 6. (plant) in pots into the palace in autumn. When autumn arrived, the Taishiguan(the government archival official) would chant, “Autumn is coming” and Chineseparasol trees would shed a leaf or two in response to the sound, in order to
reflect that autumn has indeed arrived. Therefore the idea that “fallen leaves herald the fall”.
In the meteorological sense though, the daily average temperature should be 7. (low)
than 22 degrees Celsius for five consecutive days for autumn to be announced. But
before the beauty of autumn can 8. (enjoy) in its entirety, one still has to face the “last day” of the three-legged dog days of summer. The “autumn tiger”means temperatures are still high, so close attention should be paid to avoid summer heat.
During “gnawing autumn” the tradition is to munch on hydrating fruits like watermelon to
prevent autumn dryness. Liqiu also signifies the harvest season. At this time, early rice harvesting begins, late rice transplanting in 9. (centre) China is going on and autumn crops enter an important growth and development period. Therefore, sacrifices 10. (make)to local deities for a good harvest and several other celebrations take place.
L(处暑)
The Limit of Heat is the fourteenth solar term of the 24 solar terms, which falls on August
22-24 of the Gregorian calendar. It is a “transitional” solar term.
There is a well-known Chinese folk 1. (say): “The beginning of autumn is not autumn, autumn arrives after the Limit of Heat”. This means many meteorological changes take
place before and after the Limit of Heat. However, due to China’ vast territory, the climate varies greatly in parts of the country, especially in this transitional period. At this time, most areas in the north 2. (gradual) cool down under the impact of autumn rain; while in the south, the rain is dwindling and the autumn dryness is in the air. The proverbial “old wives’ summer”often carries high temperatures of 35℃, 3. it comes to the Northwest Plateau, welcoming autumn even as areas 3,500 meters above sea level still have withering grass, frost and snow.
The weather changes before and after the summer directly affect Chinese’ “rice bowl”. As
we know, autumn is the harvest season. In fact, summer plays a prelude to autumn harvest. In the north, crops such as grain, rice and sorghum are gradually maturing, while most areas in the South have entered the peak of mid-season rice harvesting and sun drying. In 4. (coast) areas, the sea water temperature is still high, and fish, shrimp and shellfish are maturing. Therefore, in the summer season, people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other places hold a grand Fishing Festival 5. (send) fisherman off to sea and a wide variety of seafood makes it to people’s dining tables.
Although harvest time is also one of back breaking labor, the period after the Limit of Heat is
one of 6. (relax) and leisure. Light clouds dispersed throughout the blue sky remind people to take a break. Many people choose to travel in this period. 7. is common to drink herbal tea and eat duck meat for relief from the dry and stuff weather. This tradition is captured in a saying about this time period: “Ducks 8. (eat) and families are free of disease”.Summer heat gradually dissipates and the Limit of Heat ushers in the transition from late summer 9. early autumn. It is a time of recuperation. People welcome the autumn, harvest, reminisce and worship their ancestors, 10. (display) a national spirit of diligence.
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