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课件网) Unit 6 Seasons Integration(A-C) Enjoy the video what was the video about What changes did you see Seasons changing... Plants growing... Weather... Origin Read for main idea Function Modern Use & Cultural Significance Simon is reading an article about the 24 Solar Terms. Read with him and answer thequestions below. Read for details A year _____ _____ into _____ parts was divided 24 24 Solar Terms divide A into B A be divided into B The Beginning of _____ The Major____ Spring Cold Changes crop_____ _____ weather _____ growth temperature conditions What are the uses of the 24 Solar Terms Read and Answer Farmers use the 24 Solar Terms to help decide what to do in their fields. The terms also have important cultural meanings beyond farming. cultural meanings Customs Dietary Habits Healthy Living Guiding Daily Life Traditional Festivals Celebration Family Reunion Linking to Traditional Festivals Harmony with Nature Cycle of Life Wisdom Reflecting Philosophical Ideas Start of Autumn (立秋): People traditionally "get the autumn fat" by eating meat to build up energy for the coming colder months. The Major Cold (大寒): As the last Solar Term, people follow the custom of eating "Labazhou" (laba porridge) to celebrate and stay warm. The Winter Solstice (冬至): As the article implies, it is a time for family reunion. People in northern China eat dumplings, while those in the south eat tangyuan. Pure Brightness (清明): This Solar Term is also the Tomb-Sweeping Day, a time for people to remember their ancestors and go for spring outings. The 24 Solar Terms teach us the importance of living in harmony with nature. They show the ancient Chinese wisdom of careful observation of the sun, moon, and weather. Moscow Sydney Shanghai Cairo Discussion Where are these places Discussion In which countries are they Can you find them on the map Moscow Shanghai Cairo Sydney Simon is learning about the weather in different places around the world.Here is arecording about the weather in December in four different cities—Moscow, Shanghai, Cairo and Sydney. Listen with Simon and complete the table below. When listening to weather reports, focus on keywords such as below, above, average, sunny and cloudy. Listen and Fill zero degrees/0℃ six or seven/6 or 7 above zero/0 ℃ snows ten degrees/10℃ cloudy twenty degrees/20℃ about nine/9 Tapescript In December, the average temperature in Moscow, Russia is usually below zero degrees. There is a lot of snow, and the weather is cold, wet and windy. The city is quite dark at the start of winter with only about six or seven hours of daylight every day. In Shanghai, China, the average temperature in December is a few degrees above zero. Because it is next to the sea, Shanghai does not get very cold. Winter in Shanghai can be quite wet. It often rains but seldom snows. In Cairo, Egypt, December is a winter month, but it is not cold with an average temperature above 10°C. Th ... ...
