1. (2023七下·滨海月考) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Grain Rain (谷雨) falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often.

There is an old custom (传统) in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.

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 good for the health.

The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage (航行) of the year. The custom dates back to over 2,000 years ago.

（1） What season starts when Grain Rain ends?

A . Spring. B . Summer. C . Autumn. D . Winter.
（2） What do the people in southern China do on the day of Grain Rain?

A . They often fly a kite. B . They often eat toona sinensis. C . They often drink tea. D . They often start the first voyage.
（3） We can infer that ‘toona sinensis' must be a kind of vegetable which ____.

A . can bring good luck B . is nice and healthy C . grows at the seaside D . is a type of medicine (药)
（4） When do the fishermen celebrate the Grain Rain in northern China?

A . More than 2,000 years ago. B . Less than 2,000 years ago. C . More than 3,000 years ago. D . Less than 3,000 years ago.
（5） The best order of the title (标题) from 1 to 4 should be ____.
a. Eating toona sinensis b. Sandstorms happen c. Grain Rain Festival d. Drinking tea

A . b-d-a-c B . b-a-d-c C . b-c-a-d D . b-d-c-a

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	Grain Rain (谷雨) falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often.
	There is an old custom (传统) in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
	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 good for the health.
	The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage (航行) of the year. The custom dates back to over 2,000 years ago.