Grain Rain came from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain marks the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.

Key time for agriculture

Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It’s a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.

Sandstorms occur

Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and wandering cold air in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unpredictable atmosphere and heavy eastern winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.

Drinking tea

There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said in the south that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.

Eating toona sinensis

People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system. It is also good for the stomach and skin.

Grain Rain Festival

The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back to more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea god and stage sacrifice food on the Grain Rain festival, praying for a wonderful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.

【1】Grain Rain got its name to show ________.

A. the cold weather is already gone

B. rain at this time is important to the crops

C. The highest temperature

D. the last term in lunar calendar

【2】People in southern China drink tea on this day ________.

A. to prevent bad luck

B. to cure the eye diseases

C. to fight against the sandstorm

D. to strengthen the immune system

【3】It is a custom to eat the vegetable toona sinensis ________.

A. in the coast areasB. in the south

C. in the northD. in the east

【4】If a fisherman wanted to get fish in the sea in the past, he would ________.

A. get the fresh vegetables

B. drink tea in this festival

C. fight against the sandstorm

D. worship the sea god

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】C

【4】D

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了关于谷雨你可能不知道的五件事。

【1】B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Grain Rain came from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops.可知，谷雨源自古人“雨生百谷”之说，这说明，这一时期的降雨对农作物的生长极为重要。故选B。

【2】A 细节理解题。根据第五段中It is also said in the south that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.可知，在南方人们认为喝谷雨茶能驱赶霉运。故选A。

【3】C 细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain.可知，在中国北方有在谷雨节气吃香椿芽的传统。故选C。

【4】D 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句People would worship the sea god and stage sacrifice food on the Grain Rain festival, praying for a wonderful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.可知，在谷雨节这天人们会祭拜海神，以祈求出海满载而归以及家人的平安。故选D。

【学法指导】

事实询问题，这类试题通常以疑问词what/who/when/where/why/how引起的特殊问句，就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义，然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节，正确估计答案来源。同时要注意题目和文章中的暗示作用，特别注意辨别各种信息，确认各种信息。21小题B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Grain Rain came from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. 谷雨源自古人“雨生百谷”之说，这说明，这一时期的降雨对农作物的生长极为重要。故选B。