In early spring, the changing temperature usually makes a number of Chinese people uncomfortable.

七、阅读表达 (共 5 小题,计 10 分)
阅读短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
In early spring, the changing temperature usually makes a number of Chinese people uncomfortable. Cold air, bringing rain or even snow, easily tears up(破坏) the warmth of the spring within a night(一夜之间). However, with the coming of Guyu-the Grain(谷物) Rain, the blue sky and gentle winds would finally stay. Falling usually on or around April 20 every year, Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms(节气). It means the beginning of a lively summer and people get busy from now on. Sow(播种) grains. This is an important period of the growth of grains. 83. The ancient Chinese already knew that as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing. The farmers usually catch the chance to plant rice, corn and beans. Hope for safety and harvest. For those living near the sea, they will hold some ceremonies(仪式) on Guyu, hoping for safety as well as harvest during the coming fishing season.Watch the peony.It’s also a great time to see the peony(牡丹), which is known as “the Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture. 84 As a result, watching peonies becomes one of the most enjoyable activities for many. The flower is said to be the favorite of Empress(女皇) Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, who was the only woman ruler in Chinese history. Pick tea leaves.Tea leaves picked before Guyu are among the best tea leaves. People believe that the tea leaves picked on the day of Guyu can make eyes clear and drive away bad luck. So the habit of drinking tea at this time of year has become a tradition in some places of China.
A. 根据短文内容简要回答问题。
81.When does Guyu usually come every year?
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82.Why is Guyu an important time for sowing grains?
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B. 将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
83._________________________
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C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
85. _________________________
七、阅读表达 (共 5 小题,计 10 分)
81.It usually comes on or around April 20 every year.
82.Because as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing.
83.古代中国人已经知道谷雨时节天气转暖,适合播种。
84.结果,对于很多人来说,观赏牡丹成为最令人愉悦的活动之一。
85     (One/The sixth of the 24 solar terms-)Guyu/The Grain Rain

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