Unit 6 Seasons
交际英语
Simon and Andrew just arrived at the beach. (Simon=S; Andrew=A)
S: What a beautiful day! There isn't a cloud in the sky.
A: Yeah, but we won't have any protection from the sun.
S: Sure, we will. I brought a lot of sunblock.
A: That won't be enough. Hey, that vendor over there has beach umbrellas for rent.
S: Cool! You can get one later. Now, let's find a spot to spread out the blanket.
A: How about here? It's not too far from the water.
S: OK. We can put our bags, cooler and flip-flops on the corners.
A: Right, that'll keep the blanket in place.
sunblock /'sʌnblɒk/ n. 防晒霜
vendor /'vendə(r)/ n. 小贩,摊贩
cooler /'kuːlə(r)/ n. 冷藏器
flip-flop /'flɪp flɒp/ n. 人字拖鞋,夹脚趾拖鞋
美文阅读
A
Most of Hunan lies in the north temperate zone, with hot summers, snowy winters and around 1,450 sunny hours a year. Four seasons in Hunan are full of different beauty.
Spring is a time of new beginnings. The days in Hunan gradually warm up. The trees and flowers come to life, painting the picture with rich colours. Walking under the cherry blossom trees fills you with a sense of peace and happiness. The sun also sets later, allowing for more time to enjoy outdoor activities—flying the kites, going for evening walks, and so on. In the field, people are busy preparing for the farming ahead.
Hunan's summer is a period generally from June to August. It is the hottest season in Hunan, with the average temperature between 26 and 29 degrees. Although it can be quite wet and hot at times, no one can refuse the beauty of fields of lotuses.
As autumn arrives, it brings cooler weather to Hunan. The rainy season also comes to an end, and the sky becomes clear and the weather conditions are more pleasant. Autumn is also a harvest season in Hunan, with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit on sale. Never miss the delicious local foods such as the famous crabs from Dongting Lake and yellow peaches from Yanling.
Winter in Hunan is not very cold but turns to be wet, with snows and ice rains. The production of traditional foods like cured meat becomes an important part of the winter diet in Hunan. All Chinese including people in Hunan will greet their biggest festival—the Spring Festival and enjoy special dishes in winter.
词汇
the north temperate zone 北温带
cherry blossom 樱花
lotus /'ləʊtəs/ n. 莲属植物
crab /kræb/ n. 蟹,螃蟹
cured meat 腌肉
句型
The sun also sets later, allowing for more time to enjoy outdoor activities—flying the kites, going for evening walks, and so on. 太阳也落得晚,(让人们)有更多的时间可以享受户外活动——放风筝、傍晚散步,等等。
allowing for 意为“(为某目的)留出,给出”,在句中作结果状语。
⇒How much time would you allow for the trip?
理解
1. What's the average temperature in summer in Hunan?
2. Which season do you like best? Why?
交际英语
Simon and Andrew just arrived at the beach. (Simon=S; Andrew=A)
S: What a beautiful day! There isn't a cloud in the sky.
A: Yeah, but we won't have any protection from the sun.
S: Sure, we will. I brought a lot of sunblock.
A: That won't be enough. Hey, that vendor over there has beach umbrellas for rent.
S: Cool! You can get one later. Now, let's find a spot to spread out the blanket.
A: How about here? It's not too far from the water.
S: OK. We can put our bags, cooler and flip-flops on the corners.
A: Right, that'll keep the blanket in place.
sunblock /'sʌnblɒk/ n. 防晒霜
vendor /'vendə(r)/ n. 小贩,摊贩
cooler /'kuːlə(r)/ n. 冷藏器
flip-flop /'flɪp flɒp/ n. 人字拖鞋,夹脚趾拖鞋
美文阅读
A
Most of Hunan lies in the north temperate zone, with hot summers, snowy winters and around 1,450 sunny hours a year. Four seasons in Hunan are full of different beauty.
Spring is a time of new beginnings. The days in Hunan gradually warm up. The trees and flowers come to life, painting the picture with rich colours. Walking under the cherry blossom trees fills you with a sense of peace and happiness. The sun also sets later, allowing for more time to enjoy outdoor activities—flying the kites, going for evening walks, and so on. In the field, people are busy preparing for the farming ahead.
Hunan's summer is a period generally from June to August. It is the hottest season in Hunan, with the average temperature between 26 and 29 degrees. Although it can be quite wet and hot at times, no one can refuse the beauty of fields of lotuses.
As autumn arrives, it brings cooler weather to Hunan. The rainy season also comes to an end, and the sky becomes clear and the weather conditions are more pleasant. Autumn is also a harvest season in Hunan, with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit on sale. Never miss the delicious local foods such as the famous crabs from Dongting Lake and yellow peaches from Yanling.
Winter in Hunan is not very cold but turns to be wet, with snows and ice rains. The production of traditional foods like cured meat becomes an important part of the winter diet in Hunan. All Chinese including people in Hunan will greet their biggest festival—the Spring Festival and enjoy special dishes in winter.
词汇
the north temperate zone 北温带
cherry blossom 樱花
lotus /'ləʊtəs/ n. 莲属植物
crab /kræb/ n. 蟹,螃蟹
cured meat 腌肉
句型
The sun also sets later, allowing for more time to enjoy outdoor activities—flying the kites, going for evening walks, and so on. 太阳也落得晚,(让人们)有更多的时间可以享受户外活动——放风筝、傍晚散步,等等。
allowing for 意为“(为某目的)留出,给出”,在句中作结果状语。
⇒How much time would you allow for the trip?
理解
1. What's the average temperature in summer in Hunan?
2. Which season do you like best? Why?
答案：1. The average temperature in summer in Hunan is between 26 and 29 degrees.
2. 示例：I like autumn best. Because the weather is cool and pleasant, the sky is clear, and we can taste lots of fresh and delicious local harvest foods.
2. 示例：I like autumn best. Because the weather is cool and pleasant, the sky is clear, and we can taste lots of fresh and delicious local harvest foods.
解析：
1. 该题为细节查找题，可直接定位到美文阅读中介绍湖南夏季的段落，提取对应的气温相关信息即可得出答案。2. 该题为开放性表达题，结合文章对湖南四季的描述，搭配自身喜好给出逻辑通顺、符合英语表达规范的回答即可。