In Japan, the appearance(出现)of the cherry blossoms(花), called sakura in Japanese, marks the beginning of spring, and the Japanese as well as visitors to Japan are eagerly waiting for them.
This year, The Japan Meteorological Corporation(日本气象厅)says that the sakura flowers will bloom(开花)a little earlier than usual. In Tokyo, they may bloom on March 23, and in Kyoto on March 24.
Like every year(except for in Okinawa, where the trees bloom very early), it will be in Kochi, on Shikoku Island, that you can see the first cherry blossoms of the season. In 2019, the beginning of the flowering period is scheduled(预定)for March 17, with the first day of full bloom is March 25. For a successful flower viewing in Kochi, we recommend you visit the castle and its park.
From south to north of Japan, here are the predicted blooming dates for trees in some of the largest cities in Japan:
●FUKUOKA—March 19th
●HIROSHIMA—March 22
●NAGOYA—March 22
●TOKYO—March 23
●KYOTO—March 24
●OSAKA—March 26
●KAGOSHIMA—March 28
●KANAZAWA—April 2
●AOMORI—April 24
●SAPPORO—May 4
But people need to know that the flowering times are a little bit different every year because of the weather. Cold, hot, or rainy days will certainly affect(影响)when the flowers bloom and for how long.
25. The Japanese and visitors around the world go to Japan to see sakura in ________.
A.spring | B.summer | C.autumn | D.winter |
26. The sakura will bloom on ________ in Kyoto.
A.March 22 | B.March 23 | C.March 24 | D.March 26 |
27. Mary wants to see sakura in Japan and she is free in April. She can go to ________ .
A.Kanazawa | B.Aomori | C.Sapporo | D.A&B |
28. Which of the following is NOT TURE according to the material?
A.Kochi is on Shikoku Island. |
B.The first day of full bloom of sakura in Kochi is March 25. |
C.In Kochi the castle and its park are excellent places to see sakura. |
D.Only cold weather can affect when cherry blossoms bloom and for how long. |