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课件网) Unit 3 The seasons Key question What do you know about the seasons Think about the following questions. Task 2 Think about the following questions. (1) How are seasons different in different parts of the world (In China, ... In the UK, ... In Canada, ... In Australia, ...) (2) What is the importance of China’s 24 solar terms (Farmers use them to …) 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 The four seasons There are four seasons in a year, and each season has its special features. Spring Life begins again in spring. The snow melts, and nature wakes up after the long winter. Warm rain falls on the forests and fields. Plants start to grow, and birds come back from the south. Farmers begin to work their land. It is a time of new life and new hope. It is exciting to take a trip in the countryside in springtime. Summer Summer is bright and noisy. The weather is hot. The sun shines brightly in the clear, blue sky. Cicadas sing loudly. There is often thunder and lightning in the afternoon. Many people like to go to the beach and swim in the sea. It is nice to eat ice cream or fresh fruit in summer. Autumn Autumn is beautiful and full of colour. The weather is cool and dry. In autumn, everything changes. 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. It is great to go on a family outing at this time of year. Winter Winter is peaceful and fun. It is cold and snowy in many places. Bears and snakes find warm places to sleep through the winter. Children love winter because they love to play in the snow. 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, and predict the content of the article. The text describes the features of the four seasons. Brainstorm the features of the four seasons and finish your spidergram. spring plants weather activities Task 6 Read the article 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. They 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 ... ...
