Grain Rain (Chinese guyu) is the last solar term in the spring. It     1    (originate) from the old saying, “Rain brings up the     2    (grow) of hundreds of grains”, which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for crops to grow. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather     3     a rapid rise in temperature. The main feature of the weather of the Grain Rain is     4    it is rainy, and the rainfall increases after the Grain Rain solar term. With sufficient and     5    (time) rainfall, cereal crops grow stronger.

There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Gran Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich     6    vitamins and amino acids,     7    can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.

    8    (go) out to view the wonderful sight of peonies (牡丹) in bloom three days after Grain Rain    9    (become) a tradition in China. The peony coincides with Grain Rain so it is also known as the “Flower of the Grain Rain”.     10    flowers are large and bright, with many layers of colored petals (花瓣). The flower represents grace and dignity in Chinese culture. Chinese people also associate peonies with wealth and rank.