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课件网) Lesson 1 Task 1 Answer the questions in the picture and think about the features of four seasons. Task 2 Think about the following questions. (1) How are seasons different in different parts of the world (In China, ... In England, ... In Canada, ... In Australia, ...) (2) What is the importance of China’s 24 solar terms (to agriculture, to people’s health) Task 3 Complete the poem with the words below. Before you read winter summer spring autumn fall: (NAmE) = autumn About poems poem诗歌 verse诗节 line诗行 rhyme押韵 rhyming words: Verse 1 go, snow Verse 2 wet, get Verse 3 sea, me Verse 4 brown, town Task 4 Talk in pairs about the things you like to do in each season. (1) What do you like to do in spring / summer / autumn / winter (2) What is your favourite activity in spring/summer/autumn/winter Task 5 Look at the pictures and read the title, subtitles and the first paragraph to predict the content of the text. The text describes the features of the four seasons. Brainstorm the features of four seasons and finish your spidergram. spring plants weather activities Task 6 Read the text and fill in the table. Spring Summer Autumn Winter Weather Plants and animals Human activities warm and rainy Plants start to grow. Birds come back from the south. Farmers begin to work their land. People take a trip in the countryside. Many people like to go to the beach and swim in the sea. People also eat ice cream or fresh fruit. hot Cicadas sing loudly. cool and dry Leaves turn brown, red or yellow and start falling from the trees. Squirrels gather food for the cold winter. Farmers are busy with the harvest. People go on a family outing. cold and snowy Bears and snakes find warm places to sleep through the winter. Children love to play in the snow. Task 7 Read the text again and raise some questions based on the details in groups. Ask your classmates questions and answer their questions. More questions: (1) What words best describe each of the four seasons (2) Which season is best for plants and wild animals Why (3) Which season is best for farmers Why Task 8 Interview your classmates about their favourite season. Interview questions: What is your favourite season What is the weather like in your city during this season How do things change in this season What do people usually do in this season Are there any special holidays or festivals If there are any, what do you like about them What do you think of the other three seasons What do you like best about each season ... Tips for the interview Think about the answers to these questions by yourself first. Interview at least 3 students. Take notes while listening. Share your notes with your deskmate. Self-assessment 评价内容 1. 我能读懂关于四季的语篇。 1 2 3 4 5 2. 我能理解主阅读语篇作者的写作思路。 1 2 3 4 5 3. 我能利用关键信息，对文章细节进行提问和回答。 1 2 3 4 5 4. 我能就四季这一主题进行采访和汇报。 1 2 3 4 5 Homework 基础作业 1. 模仿课本录音的 ... ...
