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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 the winter.
Children love to play in the snow.
Task 7 Read the article again. Then ask and answer questions about it in groups.
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 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
First, think about your own answers to these questions.
Then interview at least 3 students.
Take notes while listening.
Finally, 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. 模仿课本录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。
2. 完成课本第39页Vocabulary practice 1, 2。
拓展作业
扩充课堂上完成的关于四个季节的蛛网图，并根据蛛网图复述文章内容。
special /9speSl/ adj. 特别的
There is something special about this place.
feature /9fi:tSR(r)/ n. 特色；特征
An interesting feature of the city is the old market.
fall /fO:l/ v. 落下；下落；掉落
It was September and the leaves started to fall on the ground.
start to do ... / begin to do ... / start doing ... / begin doing ... 开始；着手
She started laughing.
south /saWP/ n. 南；南方
He lives to the south of the city.
work one’s land 耕种土地
The farmer uses different machines to work their land.
take a trip 去旅行
Mike’s uncle is planning to take a trip to Dunhuang.
countryside /9kVntrisaId/ n. 乡村；农村
I love the English countryside.
bright /braIt/ adj. 光线充足的；明亮的
They live in a bright room.
shine /SaIn/ v. 发光
Her eyes were shining with excitement.
clear /klIR(r)/ adj. 晴朗的
On a clear day you can see the Eiffel Tower from here.
loudly /laWdli/ adv. 喧闹地，响亮地
She screamed as loudly as she could.
thunder /9PVndR(r)/ n. 雷
The thunder kept us awake all night.
lightning /9laItnIN/ n. 闪电
A flash of lightning lit up the cave.
go to the beach 去海滩
My favourite thing to do at weekends is to go to the beach.
fresh /freS/ adj. 新鲜的
You can buy fresh vegetables from the market.
gather /9G R(r)/ v. 采集（植物、水果等）
She likes to gather wild flowers at the weekend.
be busy with 忙着做……
By the end of this month we will be busy with the speech competition.
outing /9aWtIN/ n.（集体）出外游玩（或学习等）
We went on an outing to London.
peaceful /9pi:sfl/ adj. 安静的；平静的
It’s so peaceful out here in the country.
snake /sneIk/ n. 蛇
There is a snake hiding in the grass.
through /Pru:/ prep. 自始至终；从头到尾
The children are too young to sit through a concert.

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