24节气-Frost's Descent

What is the traditional Chinese solar term that starts on October 23rd this year?

• White Dew
• Autumn Equinox
• Cold Dew
• Frost’s Descent

Which of the following best describes the weather during Frost’s Descent?

• Warm and humid
• Mild and sunny
• Cold and frosty
• Rainy and windy

In which region of China does frost typically appear first, according to the article?

• Southern China
• Northern China
• The Yellow River region
• The Yangtze River region

Which of the following fruits is NOT recommended to eat during Frost’s Descent, according to the article?

• Persimmons
• Apples
• Pears
• Mangoes

What is the saying about apples in China that highlights their benefits?

• “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
• “Eat an apple after meals, and you’ll live to be 100.”
• “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and a pear a day keeps the doctor’s car away.”
• “Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men.”

Answer explanation

饭后一个果，老来赛小伙。

What is the traditional food eaten on the first day of Frost’s Descent in south Fujian province and Taiwan?

• Chestnuts
• Dates
• Duck
• Persimmons

What is the purpose of eating duck on the first day of Frost’s Descent in south Fujian province and Taiwan?

• To ward off evil spirits
• To celebrate the end of the harvest season
• To gain weight and nourish the body
• To commemorate a historical figure

What is the main health benefit attributed to eating chestnuts during Frost’s Descent?

• They help to reduce blood pressure.

• They nourish the spleen脾 and stomach.

• They help to relieve cough and reduce phlegm [flem] 痰.

• All of the above.

What is the main concern regarding eating dates during Frost’s Descent?

• They can cause stomach upset.

• They can cause headaches and dizziness.头晕

• They are too sweet and can contribute to weight gain.

• They are not available during this time of year.

Which region of China celebrates the first day of Frost’s Descent with a festival?

• Sichuan
• Fujian
• Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region
• Yunnan