Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of the autumn season, which marks the transition from late autumn into winter. During Frost’s Descent, most regions in China experience a drop in temperatures ___1___ (combine) with the first appearance of frost. ___2___ some crops and fruit start to show signs of weathering (风干), others become ripe — such as pears, apples and persimmons.
During this season, people may feel cold and experience dryness. These types of fruit can help to relieve this ___3___ (comfort). Persimmons (柿子) are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants ___4___ are beneficial to health. Apples of various nutritional value can help to moisten the lungs, improve immunity and aid digestion. And pears ___5___ (believe) to relieve sore throats and help nourish and rehydrate our bodies.
People in some regions of China hold festivals and cultural rituals ___6___ (mark) the day. The Zhuang ethnic group in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region ___7___ (celebrate) the Frost’s Descent Festival every year. During the festival, they offer sacrifices, stage traditional performances, and take part in ___8___ range of activities to celebrate the autumn harvest — where they offer thanksgivings to nature and pray for the next harvest.
To better understand the seasons, astronomy and other natural phenomena, the ancient Chinese ___9___ (look) at the sun’s circular motion and divided it into 24 segments called solar terms. The system has been adopted by a list of Asian ___10___ (country) and the 24 solar terms were listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2016.
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