In ancient China，people created 24 solar terms （節(jié)氣） to help with farming.At present，it still helps Chinese farmers.Of all these solar terms，Major Snow （大雪） is the 21st.During Major Snow，the snow is heavy and the temperature drops.Let's learn more about it.
Snowy winter
The snow in the north sometimes lasts a whole day.The world turns white. "
A snow year，a rich year." As the snow covers the ground，the low temperature kills some pests （害蟲）.It is good for farmers to grow.
Playing with snow
In northern China，people usually go skating at the park or make snowmen.It is a popular activity to play with snow.Even if the weather is cold and icy，they still have fun.
Eating mutton
Mutton is the best choice for people.It tastes great and is good for the body.People in north like to have mutton soup with their family and friends.
Eating porridge
Hot porridge could make people warm in cold weather.In China，it's a tradition to eat red bean porridge in Major Snow.It's also a symbol of being together and keeping away from bad luck.
（1）How many solar terms are there in a year？
A
A
A．24.
B．21.
C．12.
D．4.
（2）During Major Snow，the weather will become very
B
B
.
A．hot
B．cold
C．dry
D．warm
（3）文中劃線句子 "A snow year，a rich year." 的正確翻譯是"
C
C
".
A．雪落有晴天
B．冬雪回暖遲
C．瑞雪兆豐年
D．雪多雨水多
（4）People don't
A
A
during Major Snow.
A．kill some pests
B．play with snow
C．have mutton soup
D．eat red bean porridge
（5）Which is NOT true according to the passage？
D
D
A．The 21st solar term is Major Snow.
B．The heavy snow sometimes lasts a whole day.
C．Mutton is good for the body.
D．People usually go skating in southern China.
