The 24 Solar Terms[英语全景观][2017-12-22]

 What is China's 24 Solar Terms?   

    Hello everyone, this is English panorama. I’m your old friend Joy, long time no see! First of all, let’s pay attention to some international news.Efforts to contain wildfires in Southern California are focusing on a blaze which threatens the city of Santa Barbara.

   加利福尼亚南部遏制森林火灾的措施正集中应对已经威胁到圣巴巴拉城的大火。

   The Thomas fire, as is known, has become one of the largest in the state's history.

   这场名叫托马斯的大火是该引'史上规模最大的大火，

   It has destroyed nearly 800 houses and damaged an area greater than that of New York City.

   它焚毁了将近800所房屋，破坏面积超过纽约城。

   Scientists at Oxford University have carried out the first radiocarbon dating.

   牛津大学科学家进行了首次放射性碳定年代测定。

   A fragment of bone claimed to be from St. Nicholas believed to be the inspiration for Father Christmas.

   其中一块骨头被称属于传说中圣诞老人的原型圣尼古拉斯。

   The findings revealed that the bone was 17oo years old, matching the era of the saint's life.

   研究发现这块骨头已经有1 700年，与圣尼古拉斯的在世时间吻合。

   With the dropping of the mercury mark, we have to wear sweater or padded jacket on your body. Now, I would like to ask you a question: do you know what is the solar term today? First, you may ask me: what is the solar term? Well, today is “Winter Solstice” actually, it is The 24 Solar Terms,knowledge of time developed through observation of the sun's annual motion, and it was invented in 2 thousand years ago. And It begin with “Start of Spring”, end with “Great cold”, and go round and round, and “The Terms” is important to agricultural. Do you want more? Okay, this time, I will show you the charm of “The 24 Solar Terms”.

   As we all know, The 24 Solar Terms, it also means that it have 24 terms, they are: Spring begins. The rains. Insects awaken. Vernal Equinox. Clear and bright. Grain rain. It about Spring. Summer begins. Grain buds. Grain in ear. Summer solstice. Slight heat. Great heat. It is about Summer. Autumn begins. Stopping the heat. White dews. Autumn Equinox. Cold dews. Hoar-frost falls. It is about Autumn. Winter begins. Light snow. Heavy snow. Winter Solstice. Slight cold. Great cold. It is about Winter.

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   Then, another interesting is the proverb of The 24 Solar Terms. Like : sunny day in the spring, the ploughing is easy. It means that when the sunlight is shinning the field in the Spring begins, and the soil will become more rich. It’s not only the knowledge of agriculture, but also a sense of farmer’s beautiful cherishing.

    Last but not least, don’t forget something youshould do in winter. First, you should add clothes in time. Then, preparingsome medicine. Finally, get in shape and improve your body resistance. Okay,this is today’s English panorama, I hope you have a good time in this winter,bye~  bye~