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The traditional Chinese lunar calendar（阴历）divides the year into 24 solar terms. Light Snow, the 20th solar term, begins this year on Nov 22 and ends on Dec 6. Light Snow refers to the time when it starts to snow, mostly in China’s northern areas, and the temperature continues to drop.
Here are some things you should know about Light Snow.
Wearing hats and scarves
In China, starting in Light Snow, the wind blows from the northeast a lot. Because it is not very cold yet, many people do not yet wear hats or scarves. In fact, according to an old Chinese saying, “the head is the place where all passages of the body gather”. It is sensible to keep one’s head warm.
Drinking soup
During Light Snow, indoor heating begins to work. Thus the air indoors is dry and most people might feel their nose and mouth are dry. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this increase of “inner heat” in one’s body can cause problems. The way of solving these problems is to drink more hot soup.
Making preserved pork（腊肉）
After Light Snow, the temperature falls sharply and the air becomes dry. It is the best time to start making preserved pork. Until the Chinese Spring Festival, it will be well made and enjoyed. In the past, when storage conditions were poor, people created many ways to store food. Preserved pork is one of them. Thus even in the winter, the whole family could enjoy meat.
Making pickled vegetables（泡菜）
For thousands of years, people of Northeast China, Jiangsu and Si Chuan have welcomed Light Snow with pickled vegetables which are made in different ways.
21.How long does Light Snow last?
A. About 6 days. B. About 15 days.
C. About 20 days. D. About 22 days.
22.Which word can best explain the underlined word “sensible” in paragraph 4?
A. Silly. B. Useful. C. Wise. D. Hard.
23.According to the text, one way to solve the “inner heat” problem is to ________.
A. drink more hot soup B. drink cold water
C. stay in a dry room D. take a cold bath
24.We can learn from the text that during Light Snow ________.
A. the temperature drops below zero B. many people usually wear hats and scarves
C. many people will make pickled vegetables D. some people began eating preserved pork
