"The Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is known as the 5^th great invention from ancient China.As the 18th solar term，Oct.23 marks the （1）

beginning

beginning

（begin） of the Frost's Descent also called "Shuangjiang" in Chinese.
    The solar term Shuangjiang （2）

means

means

（mean） the time of year when frost starts to sweep across Chjye.aia.In autumn，as the weather gets cool and cold，the temperatures fall so fast （3）

that

that

little water drops in the air become icy in the end，bringing deadly cold winds as well.It is thought as autumn's last chapter and the start of the （4）

following

following

（follow） winter.
    The Frost's Descent，with clear autumn skies and refreshing air，is an excellent time（5）

to go

to go

（go） hiking and catch the sights from high up in the mountains.Many Chinese believe that （6）

it

it

is a good idea to go walking in the highlands and enjoy the beauty of nature on that day.
    During this bright period，Chinese people also enjoy chrysanthemums， （7）

a

a

kind of autumn flowers，which come out in late autumn and are known as the "flower of long life".
    Eating orange-colored persimmons is another traditional Chinese custom.The Chinese think these orange fruits not only keep out the cold，but also provide the human body（8）

with

with

rich VC.In order to fight off different winter （9）

illnesses

illnesses

（ill），people usually prefer the helpful things. （10）

Actually

Actually

（actual），eating some persimmons in autumn is good for people of all ages，as ancient Chinese medical books recorded.
    Shuangjiang，as the last solar term of autumn，is an end as well as a start for Chinese people to work for a happier and healthier life，surely.