The passage begins with the phrase “Everyday, one takes for granted the ease of finding out what date it is” primarily to:
F. Draw the distinction between the ease of today’s Gregorian calendar and the complexity of the Chinese Zodiac calendar.
G. Emphasize to the reader how effortless it is to use the Chinese Zodiac calendar to determine the current date.
H. Inform the reader that using a solar cycle to create a calendar is the simplest way to discern what the current date is.
J. Downplay the fact that the Chinese Zodiac calendar has a varying number of days each year while the Gregorian calendar does not.