There are 24 solar terms（节气）in China， and the Grain Rain（谷雨）is one of them．
It is in spring．．
This solar term is called the Grain Rain because it is known for "rain" that helps the grain grow． From its name， we can guess it means a time of more rain．．Or you may get wet．
．When the spring rain falls， farmers begin to grow crops． Farmers often say， "Spring rain is as precious （珍贵的）as oil．" It brings farmers hope for a good year ahead．
People also have special activities at this time． In the northern part of China， people like to eat Chinese toon （椿牙）mixed with eggs．．And it is a kind of healthy food． In South China the tea leaves are picked．．Drinking tea at this time of year has also become a tradition in these places．
A．They are called Grain Rain tea
B．But this is a great time for planting crops
C．And it is usually on or around April 20 every year
D．The food made in the time of Grain Rain tastes wonderful
E．So you may need to bring an umbrella with you when you go out
