The traditional Chinese lunar calendar （农历） divides the year into 24 solar terms.Grain Rain （谷雨）,as the last term in spring,starts on April 19 and ends on May 4.
Grain Rain comes from the old saying, "Rain brings the growth of hundreds of grains",which shows that this period of rainfall is very important for the growth of crops.Here\’s something that you may not know about the Grain Rain.
Sandstorms Happen
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer,and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March.With dry soil and heavy winds,sandstorms may happen more often.
Drinking Tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain.Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eye.It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
Eating Tonna Sinensis
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain.An old Chinese saying goes "Toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk".The vegetable is good for the stomach and skin.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China.Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen\’s first voyage of the year.The custom dates back to more than 2,000 years ago.
（1）When Grain Rain ends, ______starts.
A．spring
B．summer
C．autumn
D．winter
（2）We can infer that"toona sinensis" must be a kind of vegetable which ______.
A．can bring good luck
B．is delicious and healthy
C．grows at the seaside
D．is a type of medicine
（3）According to the passage,which of the following statement is NOT true? ______
A．Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes.
B．The history of the Grain Rain is over 2,000 years.
C．Eating the toona sinensis is a custom of southern China.
D．The Grain Rain is very important for the growth of crops.