Lichun is called "Start of Spring" in English.It is the first solar term（節(jié)氣）in the year.It also shows the change of the season and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.The date for Lichun usually comes on February 4 or February 5 in solar calendar（公歷）.After Lichun，days become longer and nights become shorter，while weather is getting warmer.The following is some information about this solar term.
   Stand the egg
   In China，it is said that the egg can be set up on the first day of the spring，Spring Equinox（春分）day and Autumn Equinox （秋分）day.It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand on the first day of spring，he will have good luck in the future.Try to stand eggs today on your own.If you succeed in the challenge，it means good luck is coming.
   Hold a special ceremony（儀式）
   People in China began holding a special ceremony on the first day of Start of Spring about 3，000 years ago.In ancient China，people mainly lived on farming，and the change of seasons greatly influenced farming.Spring is the season for planting.After Lichun farmers may start to work in the field.And vitality（活力）heads back to all lives.For city people，time has come for them to do outdoor activities and enjoy warm sunshine.
   Eat special food—Chunjuan
   People try to eat something new to keep the spring.There has been a long history of eating chunjuan during Lichun.People will wrap（裹住）some vegetables with chunjuan.Besides chunjuan with vegetables，farmers will also send chunjuan as presents to each other.

（1）When does Lichun usually fall on？

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A．January 4 or January 5.
B．January 1 or February 1.
C．February 1 or February 24.
D．February 4 or February 5.
（2）The purpose of making the egg stand is

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A．to be healthy
B．to have good luck
C．just for fun
D．to succeed
（3）In ancient China，what influenced farming greatly according to the passage？

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A．Warm sunshine.
B．The change of seasons.
C．The planting skills.
D．The outdoor activities.
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