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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 6 Seasons 单元话题（天气与季节）阅读回答问题进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题 (请注意每小题的词数要求)。 Weather changes every day. Sometimes it is sunny; sometimes it is rainy. And temperature changes every day. Do you know there is a strong relationship between weather and the way we feel? Sunlight is good for people’s moods. It makes people feel active and think positively. Sunlight also makes people happy. For example, people give higher tips when they eat in restaurants on sunny days. However, weather can have a bad effect on our feelings, too. For example, cloudy weather can make us feel down or tired. In winter, when there is not much sunlight, we can easily feel sad. Temperature can also change how we act. Some studies show that people act more aggressively in high temperatures! Weather seems to have a great effect on our lives. However, we can still control our feelings if we think positively. Next time when the weather is bad, tell yourself another good day is on its way. Hope is always around the corner and how you think can change your feelings. 1．What can sunlight make people feel? (不超过5个词) 2．When do people act more aggressively? (不超过5个词) 3．How can we control feelings on bad weather days? (不超过3个词) 【答案】1．Active and happy. 2．In high temperatures. 3．Think positively. 【导语】本文主要讨论了天气变化对人们情绪和行为的影响，以及我们如何通过积极的思维方式来控制自己的情绪。 1．根据“Sunlight is good for people’s moods. It makes people feel active and think positively. Sunlight also makes people happy.”可知，阳光可以让人感到活跃和快乐。故填Active and happy. 2．根据“Some studies show that people act more aggressively in high temperatures!”可知，人们在高温下会表现得更具攻击性。故填In high temperatures. 3．根据最后一段“However, we can still control our feelings if we think positively. Next time when the weather is bad, tell yourself another good day is on its way.”可知，我们可以通过积极思考来控制坏天气下的情绪。故填Think positively. What will the weather be like? Some animals can tell the weather. If people want to know the weather, they can watch the animals. When the weather is not good, seabirds will stay on the shore (海岸). They don’t like to fly in the strong wind. They may stay in a tree when heavy rain is coming. But when people see seabirds flying high in the sky, they know it will be a sunny day. When the rain is on the way, the ants will move their houses from the low places to the high places, because they worry that rain will submerge (浸没) their homes. When it’s going to rain, the frogs will stay in the water and make big noise with “croak, croak”. But if it is a fine day, the frogs will be out of the water and make big noise. People living on the farm can also watch the animals to tell the weather. When heavy rain is coming, the chickens will make big noise with “peep, peep” and run here and there. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。（每小题答案不超过10个词） 1．What may the seabirds do when the weather is sunny? 2．Why are ants moving their houses to the high places when the rain is on the way? 3．Where will the frogs stay when it’s going to rain? 4．What may the weather be like when the chickens run here and there? 5．Can some animals tell us what the weather will be like? 【答案】1．Fly high in the sky. 2．Because they worry that rain will submerge their homes. 3．In the water. 4．It may rain heavily. 5．Yes, they can. 【导语】本文主要讲述了某些动物能够通过它们的行为来预示天气变化，人们可以通过观察这些动物的行为来了解天气情况。 1．根据文章中的“But when people see seabirds flying high in the sky, they know it will be a sunny day.”可知，当天气晴朗时，海鸟会在天空中高飞。故填Fly high in the sky. 2．根据文章提到“When the rain is on the way, the ants will move their houses from the low places to the high places, because they worry that rain will submerge their homes.”，这表明蚂蚁在雨即将来临时会把家搬到高处，是因为它们担心雨水会淹没它们的家。故填Because they worry that rain will submerge their homes. 3．根据文章中提到“When it’s going to rain, the frogs will stay in the water and make big noise with ‘croak, croak’.” 这表明当下雨时，青蛙会待在水里。故填In the water. 4．根据文章中的“When heavy rain is coming, the chickens will make big noise with ‘peep, peep’ and run here and there.”可知，当鸡到处乱跑并发出“叽叽”声时，可能意味着即将下大雨。故填It may rain heavily. 5．根据文章首句“What will the weather be like? Some animals can tell the weather. If people want to know the weather, they can watch the animals.”明确指出，有些动物能够预示天气，人们可以通过观察它们来了解天气情况。故填Yes, they can. In many places the weather changes during the year. These changes are all called seasons. In the north and south there are four seasons in a year. At the North and South Pole, there are only two seasons. In tropical (热带) places near the Earth’s equator (赤道), there are two seasons: a “wet” season and a “dry” season. Each season brings changes. They are important for plants and animals that live in different parts of the world. Spring starts when the day and night are the same length. The weather gets warmer and sunnier. Trees and plants start to grow. Many animals have their babies in spring. Summer begins on the longest day of the year. In the north this is on June 21 or 22. Summer is usually the warmest and sunniest time of the year. Fruit grows faster on trees and plants. Young animals grow bigger and stronger. Autumn starts when the day and night are the same length again. During autumn, the leaves change color and fall from the trees. Some animals collect food before winter comes. Winter begins on the shortest day of the year. In the north this is on December 21 or 22. The weather is colder and in some places, there is lots of snow. Plants and trees stop growing. Some animals, like bats and bears, find places to hide and sleep. This is called hibernation (冬眠). 1．How many seasons are there at the North Pole? 2．Which seasons start when the day and night are the same length? 3．When does winter start in the north? 4．Which season do you like best? What do you like to do in this season? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】1．2./Two./Two seasons./There are two seasons at the North Pole. 2．Spring and autumn (start when the day and night are the same length). 3．On December 21 or 22./Winter starts on December 21 or 22 in the north. 4．I like summer best. I like to go swimming in the pool and eat ice cream in summer. It’s also fun to play outside with my friends and go on trips to the beach. (答案合理即可) 【导语】本文主要介绍了“四季”，其中包括四个季节的开始时间以及动植物在四季变化时的变化和主要活动。 1．根据“At the North and South Pole, there are only two seasons”可知，北极有两个季节。故填2./ Two./ Two seasons./There are two seasons at the North Pole. 2．根据“Spring starts when the day and night are the same length”及“Autumn starts when the day and night are the same length again”可知，春季和秋季开始时昼夜等长。故填Spring and autumn (start when the day and night are the same length). 3．根据“Winter begins on the shortest day of the year. In the north this is on December 21 or 22”可知，北方的冬季在12月21日或22日开始。故填On December 21 or 22./Winter starts on December 21 or 22 in the north. 4．此题为开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I like summer best. I like to go swimming in the pool and eat ice cream in summer. It’s also fun to play outside with my friends and go on trips to the beach. In China, there are 24 solar terms (节气) in a year. And there are six of them in winter. They are beginning of winter, light snow, heavy snow, winter solstice (冬至) , lesser cold (小寒) and greater cold. Beginning of winter usually falls on November 7th or 8th. After beginning of winter, most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to have a rest and spend time with family. The northern China celebrates beginning of winter as the “Small Spring Festival”. People usually have dumplings and mutton soup on that day. Light snow usually falls on November 22nd or 23rd and heavy snow usually falls on December 7th or 8th. When winter solstice comes, it brings the shortest days and the longest nights of the year. Many places around the country can expect the coldest weather yet. People often start counting “nine cold periods” starting from winter solstice. Every cold period has nine days. People believe that after 81 cold days, spring will come. Greater cold comes after lesser cold. The field is covered with snow. And all the people in China are ready to welcome the Spring Festival after it. Of course, a new round of solar terms will start. Answer the following questions according to the passage. 1．How many solar terms are there in winter? 2．Which part of China celebrates beginning of winter as the “Small Spring Festival”? 3．What does “it” in the third paragraph refer to? 4．When does heavy snow usually fall? 5．Why do people often count “nine cold periods”? 【答案】1．6 solar terms. 2．Northern China. 3．Winter solstice. 4．It usually falls on December 7th or 8th. 5．Because people believe that after 81 cold days, spring will come. 【导语】本文介绍了中国冬季的六个节气。 1．根据第一段“And there are six of them in winter.”可知，冬天有6个节气。故填6 solar terms. 2．根据第二段“The northern China celebrates beginning of winter as the ‘Small Spring Festival’.”可知，中国北方庆祝立冬为“小春节”。故填Northern China. 3．根据第三段“When winter solstice comes”可知，“it”指的是冬至。故填Winter solstice. 4．根据第三段“heavy snow usually falls on December 7th or 8th.”可知，大雪通常在12月7日或8日到来。故填It usually falls on December 7th or 8th. 5．根据第三段“People often start counting ‘nine cold periods’ starting from winter solstice. Every cold period has nine days. People believe that after 81 cold days, spring will come.”可知，人们经常从冬至开始计算“九寒期”，这是因为人们相信经过寒冷的81天后，春天就会到来。故填Because people believe that after 81 cold days, spring will come. Terrible weather events are harming the planet, and experts warn of even greater results to come. The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting (融化) caused by climate change have increased much in the last ten years. So they have pushed down the number of polar bears and seals while polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting seals. According to the data from WMO, temperatures on the Antarctica (南极洲) just hit 18.3℃, which is higher than the record of 17.59℃ in March, 2015. Moreover, temperatures in this area have warmed about 3℃ over the last 50 years. Although such temperatures might be considered pleasant for a picnic or a hiking trip, this is the Antarctica we are talking about. It is home to the most inhospitable (不适宜居住的) environment on the planet because it is supposed to be an extremely cold place. In fact, the average temperature of the continent’s central area is -57℃. Besides, many places are experiencing the extreme weather. Australia is undergoing its worst drought (干旱) since the 1930s, leaving bush fires burning so long and causing many deaths. Meanwhile in Europe, crops in the northwest are suffering the driest weather in the past 80 years. Recently West Texas in America has also gone through its worst drought in more than 70 years, while floods have hit Eastern and Southern China. “Climate change is bad for us human beings, which causes direct health problems. I’m afraid there will be more common events like the one that 30,000 to 50,000 persons died in Europe in 2003 due to the heat wave there,” Professor Schwartz said. “It will also cause more air pollution, diseases and lack of clean water and so on.” 1．What brings down the number of polar bears according to this passage? 2．What forms of extreme weather are mentioned in the passage? 3．Please write another form of extreme weather you know about. What can we do to prevent it? 【答案】1．Climate change./The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting. 2．Droughts and floods. 3．Sandstorms. We can plant more trees and create green belts to keep soil in place. (言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了气候变化正在危害着地球，这会导致一系列威胁人类生存与健康的问题。 1．根据第一段中“The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting (融化) caused by climate change have increased much in the last ten years. So they have pushed down the number of polar bears and seals while polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting seals.”可知，在过去的十年里，由气候变化引起的海冰减少和北极冰融化增加了很多。所以他们减少了北极熊和海豹的数量，而北极熊依靠海冰来捕猎海豹。由此可知，气候变化或者海冰减少和北极冰融化减少了北极熊的数量。故填Climate change./The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting. 2．根据第三段中“Besides, many places are experiencing the extreme weather. Australia is undergoing its worst drought (干旱) since the 230s,  leaving bush fires burning so long and causing many deaths.…Recently West Texas in America has also gone through its worst drought in more than 70 years, while floods have hit Eastern and Southern China.”可知，文章中提到的极端天气包括干旱和洪水。故填Droughts and floods. 3．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Sandstorms. We can plant more trees and create green belts to keep soil in place. 进阶拓展训练5篇 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Is it sunny, cloudy or rainy today? Weather matters a lot to us. It makes a difference to what we do and what we wear. People in the past studied weather by looking at changes in nature. They could know about weather with clouds by reading their sizes, shapes and heights. For example, fish-scale clouds mean that the weather will soon turn bad with rain and wind. Tall clouds like forts mean that storms are ahead. Fun fact: How far is the storm from you? When you see lightning, start counting the number of seconds (秒) between lightning and thunder (雷). For every three seconds, the storm is one kilometer away. The traditional Chinese calendar tells us the secrets of weather, too. It connects the Twenty-four Solar Terms (节气) with the lunar calendar. It tells farmers the best months to plant seeds (种子) and harvest crops. For example, Jingzhe often falls in March in China and it marks the beginning of warm weather with rain and thunder. It is the time when farmers begin to plant seeds in their fields. You may see wind vanes on top of buildings. They’re used to show where the wind is coming from. Ancient Chinese wind vanes often had a bird or a dragon on the top. Nowadays, we have more designs for them. Culture corner: The xiangfengtongwuIt is an ancient Chinese wind vane. It was created by Zhang Heng in the Eastern Han Dynasty. At present, people collect data from different tools and guess what the weather is going to be like. We can know about weather through many apps or websites. Modern technology helps us a lot in studying weather but the folk wisdom of the past is still useful now. By connecting the knowledge of the past and present, we can know about the weather around us even better. 1．How did people in the past know about weather with clouds? 2．If there are nine seconds between lightning and thunder, how far is the storm from you? 3．Why do Chinese farmers begin to plant seeds in March? 4．What is the xiangfengtongwu used for? 5．Which way do you use to know about weather? What do you think of it? 【答案】1．By reading their sizes, shapes and heights. 2．3 kilometers./Three kilometers. 3．Because the weather starts to warm up, it is suitable for planting. 4．It is used to show where the wind is coming from. 5．I usually use a weather app to check the weather, and I find it both convenient and accurate. 【导语】本文介绍了惊蛰的相关信息，也讲述了古人通过天气观察方法及传统智慧对现代天气研究的价值。 1．根据“They could know about weather with clouds by reading their sizes, shapes and heights.”可知，他们通过观察云的大小、形状和高度来了解天气。故填By reading their sizes, shapes and heights. 2．根据“For every three seconds, the storm is one kilometer away.”可知，如果闪电和雷声之间有九秒，暴风雨离三千米远。故填3 kilometers./Three kilometers. 3．根据“For example, Jingzhe often falls in March in China and it marks the beginning of warm weather with rain and thunder. It is the time when farmers begin to plant seeds in their fields.”可知，因为惊蛰时天气开始转暖，适合播种。故填Because the weather starts to warm up, it is suitable for planting. 4．根据“They’re used to show where the wind is coming from.”可知，它被用来显示风的方向。故填It is used to show where the wind is coming from. 5．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I usually use a weather app to check the weather, and I find it both convenient and accurate. There are four seasons (季节) in Beijing, the capital of China—short windy spring, long hot summer, pleasant cool autumn and long cold winter. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. September and October with the pleasant and cool weather are thought to be the best time to visit this city. Spring To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May), you need to bring lightweight clothing: long-sleeved (长袖的) shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. It is warm, windy and dry, but the temperature changes sharply between the day and the night. Dress warmly when going out at night. Also guard (保护) yourselves against sandstorms with sunglasses. Summer Summer (from early June to mid-September) is very hot with much rain. This calls for thin clothes as the temperature in July and August is between 30℃ and 40℃. Short and heavy rainstorms may come suddenly in the afternoon on sunny days. Autumn The short but beautiful autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) is travellers’ favourite. Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. Long-sleeved shirts and thin-coats are necessary for autumn. From late October the temperature comes down sharply, so warm clothing is a must. Winter This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March. The average (平均) temperature in December, January and February is below 0℃. Be sure to wear woollen (羊毛的) sweaters and thick coats in winter. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．How long is spring in Beijing? 2．Which is the longest season in Beijing? 3．Why is autumn the best time to visit Beijing? 4．Is it hot in summer in Beijing? 5．What should you wear if you visit Beijing in winter? 【答案】1．About two months. 2．Winter. 3．Because Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. 4．Yes, it is. 5．You should wear woolen sweaters and thick coats. 【导语】本文介绍了北京四季的气候特点和相应的穿衣建议。 1．根据“To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May)”可知，北京的春天是4月初至5月底，大约2个月。故填About two months. 2．根据“This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March.”可知，冬天从11月初到次年3月，是四季中最长的。故填Winter. 3．根据“The short but beautiful autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) is travellers’ favourite. Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine.”可知，秋天是游客的最爱，因为这个城市的秋天气温温和，阳光充足。故填Because Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. 4．根据“Summer (from early June to mid-September) is very hot with much rain.”可知，北京的夏天很热且多雨，此处要进行肯定回答。故填Yes, it is. 5．根据“Be sure to wear woollen (羊毛的) sweaters and thick coats in winter.”可知，冬天去参观北京要穿羊毛衫和厚外套。故填You should wear woolen sweaters and thick coats. 任务型阅读。根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。 Every city has a weather station. The workers need to collect weather data (数据). Then they make a report about the weather. The weather changes a lot, so it’s difficult for them to get the data. Sometimes they have to walk in the wind and snow. Here is a chart (图表) about the 2024 weather data in a northern city in China. Weather Days More than 155 days More than 125 days About 62 days About 12 days About 10 days Then why do the workers have to collect weather data? ★To help visitors Weather data is very useful to visitors. They can know about the weather in the places they want to visit before they get there, so they can get fully prepared. ★To help people in daily life With the help of weather data, people can know what to wear on that day. For example, if the weather report says “tomorrow the temperature will drop below zero, to-10℃”, you’ll put on your down jackets before going out for work or school. ★ 4 Many animals live in the mountains or on the farm. Bad weather can sometimes bring them danger. So weather data is useful for helping animals. Also, weather data can help fishermen decide to sail out or not. So it is really important to us. We should say thanks to the workers. 1．Why is it difficult for workers to collect weather data? 2．In the chart, how many rainy days were there? 3．How can weather data help people in their daily lives? 4．What is the subtitle (小标题) for paragraph 6? 5．How many reasons for collecting weather data are mentioned in the passage? 【答案】1．Because the weather changes a lot. 2．About 62 days. 3．People can know what to wear. 4．To help animals and fishermen 5．Three. 【导语】本文介绍了天气数据的重要性。 1．根据“The weather changes a lot, so it’s difficult for them to get the data.”可知，之所以工人收集天气数据很困难是因为天气变化多端。故填Because the weather changes a lot. 2．根据图表“About 62 days”可知，有62个雨天。故填About 62 days。 3．根据“With the help of weather data, people can know what to wear on that day.”可知，天气数据可以帮助人们知道每天该穿什么样的衣服。故填People can know what to wear. 4．根据“Many animals live in the mountains or on the farm. Bad weather can sometimes bring them danger. So weather data is useful for helping animals. Also, weather data can help fishermen decide to sail out or not. So it is really important to us. We should say thanks to the workers.”可知，本段主要内容是关于天气数据对动物和渔民的帮助，所以小标题为“帮助动物和渔民”。故填To help animals and fishermen。 5．根据“To help visitors”、“To help people in daily life”以及“So weather data is useful for helping animals...Also, weather data can help fishermen decide to sail out or not.”可知，文中提到了三点收集天气数据的原因，分别为：帮助游客、帮助人们的日常生活以及帮助动物和渔民。故填Three。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar (日历) divides the year into twenty-four solar terms (节气). Minor Snow (小雪), the 20th solar term of the year, begins on November 22 this year. Here are a few things you should know about Minor Snow. Wearing hats and scarves In China, starting in Minor Snow, the wind blows (吹；刮) from the northeast a lot. Many people do not wear hats or scarves yet. In fact, according to an old Chinese saying, “the head is the place where all passages of the body gather”. It’s necessary (必要的) to wear hats and scarves to keep one’s head warm. Drinking soup During Minor Snow, the air in the houses is dry and most people may find their nose and mouth feel a bit dry. This will cause (导致) “inner heat” in one’s body. The key is to drink more hot soup. Eating rice cake In some areas of South China, people eat rice cakes around Minor Snow. In ancient times (在古代), rice cakes were a traditional festival offering (祭品) to the bull god (牛神). Making pickled (腌制) vegetables and pork After Minor Snow, because of low temperature (温度) and dry air. It is the best time to start making preserved pork (腊肉), which by the Chinese Spring Festival would be ready to enjoy. The people in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, have welcomed Minor Snow with making pickled vegetables. In addition (此外), we like to eat hot and spicy (辣的) food to keep warm. However, it’s not wise to eat much spicy food because that will increase inner heat. This year’s Minor Snow is coming. Wish you to be surrounded by (被……包围) a life full of warmth. 1．When does Minor Snow begin this year? 2．How do people keep head warm in Minor Snow? 3．What is the key to avoid (避免) causing “inner heat”? 4．Where do people eat rice cakes around Minor Snow? 5．What do you think of eating spicy food during Minor Snow? (请自拟一句话作答) 【答案】1．On November 22. 2．By wearing hats and scarves./They wear hats and scarves. 3．The key is to drink more hot soup. 4．In some areas of South China. 5．I like to eat hot and spicy food to keep warm during Minor Snow./It’s not wise to eat much spicy food during Minor Snow. 【导语】本文主要介绍了小雪节气的一些习俗。 1．根据“Minor Snow (小雪), the 20th solar term of the year, begins on November 22 this year.”可知，从11月22日开始。故填On November 22. 2．根据“It’s necessary (必要的) to wear hats and scarves to keep ones head warm.”可知，通过戴帽子和围巾保持头部暖和。故填By wearing hats and scarves./They wear hats and scarves. 3．根据“The key is to drink more hot soup.”可知，关键是要多喝热汤。故填The key is to drink more hot soup. 4．根据“In some areas of South China, people eat rice cakes around Minor Snow.”可知，中国南方一些地区的人们在小雪时节吃年糕。故填In some areas of South China. 5．开放性题目，言之有理即可。参考答案为I like to eat hot and spicy food to keep warm during Minor Snow./It’s not wise to eat much spicy food during Minor Snow. Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? 【答案】1．It is very hot and wet. 2．They might feel unhappy. 3．Fat people. 4．When a very strong wind came. 5．Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, feelings and intelligence. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了不同天气对人们健康、情绪和智力的影响，如美国南北部不同季节的天气特点及带来的健康问题，天气对胖瘦人群情绪的影响，以及风和高温对智商的影响 ，并通过具体例子进行了说明。 1．根据“In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.”可知，八月份美国南部非常炎热潮湿。故填It is very hot and wet. 2．根据“Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather.”可知，瘦人在寒冷天气可能会感到不开心。故填They might feel unhappy. 3．根据“But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily.”可知，胖人在炎热的夏天可能会过得艰难。故填Fat people. 4．根据“For example, in a scientific report, the IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came”可知，在一份科学报告中，当一阵大风来临时，一群学生的智商很高。故填When a very strong wind came. 5．根据“Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, feelings and intelligence.”可知，我们从文章中了解到不同的天气会让人感觉不同，它影响健康、情绪和智力。故填Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, feelings and intelligence. 能力综合实践5篇 “Fall” and “Autumn” What season is it in October? If you ask people from UK, they will tell you it’s “autumn”. But if you go to US, you will find that people use “autumn” or “fall”. According toDictionary.com, both words have been around for a long time, but neither of them was first to describe this season. During this season, crops would become ripe（成熟）and farmers would have a big harvest. So in Old English, this season was simply called “harvest”. Then, in the 1600s, more people left their farms and moved to cities. With fewer people farming, the word “harvest” became less useful. English speakers needed a different name for the season. They knew leaves fell from trees during the season, so people started calling it “the fall of the leaf”, or “fall” for short. But at the end of the 1600s, autumn, from the French word “autompne” and the Latin “autumnus”, came to English. “Fall” as the word for this season disappeared slowly. At the same time, people in UK were making their first trip to North America. They brought the words “fall” and “autumn” with them. That’s why today Americans have two names for one season. 1．What do people call the season in October in UK? 2．Why did people call this season “harvest” in Old English? 3．When did “harvest” become less useful? 4．What word replaced “harvest”? 5．What’s the passage mainly about? 【答案】1．Autumn. 2．Because during this season, crops would become ripe and farmers would have a big harvest. 3．In the 1600s. 4．Fall. 5．It is mainly about the history of the names of the season in October. 【导语】本文主要介绍了为何美国人称“秋天”为“autumn”和“fall”，介绍了这两种叫法的起源。 1．根据“What season is it in October? If you ask people from UK, they will tell you it’s ‘autumn’.”可知，在英国，人们在十月叫做“autumn”。故填Autumn. 2．根据“During this season, crops would become ripe（成熟） and farmers would have a big harvest.”可知，在这个季节，庄稼将会成熟，农民将会有一个大丰收，所以在古英语，这个季节只是被叫做harvest。故填Because during this season, crops would become ripe and farmers would have a big harvest. 3．根据“Then, in the 1600s, more people left their farms ... became less useful.”可知，在17世纪，越来越多人不种庄稼，搬到城市，harvest变得不是很有用了。故填In the 1600s. 4．根据“English speakers needed a different name for the season ... started calling it ‘the fall of the leaf’, or ‘fall’ for short.”可知，人们需要给这个季节一个不同的名字，他们知道在这个季节树叶会从树上落下来，所以人们开始叫这个季节为fall。故填Fall. 5．根据“That’s why today Americans have two names for one season.”可知，短文主要讲的是十月季节名字的来源。故填It is mainly about the history of the names of the season in October. 阅读下文并回答问题。 Summer in your country may not be the same as summer in other countries. Summer is different all around the world! Summer happens at different times in different places. In the Northern Hemisphere, the half of the Earth above the equator (赤道), summer is in the months of June, July and August. But in the Southern hemisphere, the half of the Earth below the equator, summer happens in December, January and February. So when Chinese people are enjoying their summer wearing shorts and T-shirts, the Australians are having a cold time with heavy clothes on. The time the sun rises and sets is different around the world, too. In places that are in the extreme north or south of the Earth (such as the North Pole), you can see the sun 24 hours a day during summer! This is called the ‘midnight sun because you can see the sun at midnight (even at 1:00 am) during the summer. The weather can be different in summer as well. In countries with tropical climates, such as Thailand or Singapore, the weather in summer is very hot and humid with lots of rain. In countries like Spain, things are different. The temperature can be very high. It’s not surprising to be over 40℃. And there is little rain in Spain. But summer is not always hot. In some countries like Iceland, the average summer temperature is around 15℃. Even the sounds of summer are different! In some countries such as China, you can hear the really loud buzzing sound of Cicadas (蝉) all summer long. Summer traditions are also different all around the world. And in Mexico, people eat ice hollies called palates that can be made from fruits such as strawberry, mango and stuff. In Japan, people eat flavored shaved ice (刨冰) called Kakigori and cold noodles in the hot summer weather. 1．Does summer happen at different times in different places? 2．How long can you see the sun in a day in North Pole during summer? 3．What’s the weather like in summer in Spain? 4．Of all the countries in the passage, which do you want to spend your summer holiday in? Why? (Give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Yes. 2．24 hours. 3．In summer, the temperature can be very high and there is little rain in Spain. 4．I want to spend my summer holiday in Iceland. Because the temperature in Iceland in summer is moderate, neither too hot nor too cold. 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同地方的夏天各不相同。 1．根据“Summer happens at different times in different places.”可知，夏天在不同的时间发生在不同的地方，此处应做肯定回答。故填Yes. 2．根据“In places that are in the extreme north or south of the Earth (such as the North Pole), you can see the sun 24 hours a day during summer!”可知，在地球的极北或极南的地方（如北极），你可以在夏天一天24小时看到太阳。故填24 hours. 3．根据“In countries like Spain, things are different. The temperature can be very high. It’s not surprising to be over 40℃. And there is little rain in Spain.”可知，西班牙夏天气温可能很高，很少下雨。故填In summer, the temperature can be very high and there is little rain in Spain. 4．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：I want to spend my summer holiday in Iceland. Because the temperature in Iceland in summer is moderate, neither too hot nor too cold. 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题后面的词数要求）。 A girl held her grandmother’s hand as they walked through the park, and said, “Grandma, this is my favorite time of year. I love spring best.” “Why do you love spring?” Grandma asked. The girl answered, “I love the beautiful flowers, baby birds, and the sunshine.” “Isn’t it nice that we have different seasons? Imagine if it is always the same season,” Grandma said. “I wouldn’t like that. I don’t want to have snow on the ground all year long. I don’t want to have autumn leaves all the time, either. I like it when the seasons are different. If it was winter all the time, we’d never have butterflies (蝴蝶),” the girl replied. Then they saw two butterflies and her grandma explained something about the different butterflies so that the girl knew it better. “We can see the river from here. Look at the fish swimming about ín it. They are all fish, but some have more orange and some have more white. They are different. That’s what makes everything unusual and beautiful. Nothing is the same,” Grandma said. 1．What is there if it’s always autumn according to the girl? (不超过5个词) 2．What color are the fish? (不超过5个词) 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? (不超过 10 个词) 【答案】1．Autumn leaves. 2．Orange and white. 3．Nothing is the same./Different things make everything unusual and beautiful. 【导语】本文讲述了奶奶和小女孩在公园散步时谈论起了四季的更迭，正是不同的事物让世间万物既与众不同又漂亮美丽。 1．根据“I don’t want to have autumn leaves all the time, either.”可知，她不想要到处都是秋天的落叶。故填Autumn leaves. 2．根据“They are all fish, but some have more orange and some have more white.”可知，鱼儿的颜色有橙色的、有白色的。故填Orange and white. 3．根据“They are different. That’s what makes everything unusual and beautiful. Nothing is the same”可知，本文主要讲述了没有什么是相同的，正是不同的事物让世间万物与众不同，漂亮美丽。故填Nothing is the same./Different things make everything unusual and beautiful. 阅读下文并回答问题。 Here comes autumn! It is the third season (季节) of the year. In China, autumn arrives around September. It is still a little warm, but it gets colder and colder. The days also get shorter and shorter. The leaves on the trees begin to turn yellow and red. The air is fresh. It’s a great season for kids to play outside. What do children do in autumn in different countries? In China, students often have an autumn picnic. Usually, they go to an amusement park (游乐场) or out into nature. For example, kids in Beijing like to go to the Fragrant Hills (香山). Most children also like to play games with their classmates, like rope skipping (跳绳) and soccer. Japanese students often go hiking with their parents or classmates when the leaves are red and yellow. It is a perfect way to get exercise. Mountain climbing in nice weather is also a good choice. For most children in the US, riding bicycles is a good autumn activity. Take a mountain bike ride and you can find new roads. Playing in leaf piles is popular, too. Kids jump onto a leaf pile. They are happy to see the colorful leaves fly all around. They also make leaf rain. It’s all a lot of fun. In the UK, school kids love to camp outside with their parents. They make food over the fire and tell ghost stories. 1．Is autumn the second season of the year? 2．Where do students in China often have an autumn picnic? 3．What do most children in the US do in autumn? 4．Do you think autumn is a fine season? Why or why not? 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．They go to an amusement park or out into nature. 3．They ride bicycles, play in leaf piles, and make leaf rain. 4．Yes. Because the weather is pleasant, the air is fresh, and it is a great time for outdoor activities. 【导语】本文介绍了秋天的到来以及不同国家的孩子们在秋天的活动。 1．根据“It is the third season (季节) of the year.”和常识可知，秋天是一年中的第三个季节，此处是作否定回答。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“In China, students often have an autumn picnic. Usually, they go to an amusement park (游乐场) or out into nature.”可知，中国的学生通常在游乐场或大自然中进行秋游。故填They go to an amusement park or out into nature. 3．根据“For most children in the US, riding bicycles is a good autumn activity. Playing in leaf piles is popular, too. They also make leaf rain.”可知，美国的孩子们在秋天通常骑自行车、在落叶堆里玩耍和制作树叶雨。故填They ride bicycles, play in leaf piles, and make leaf rain. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：Yes. Because the weather is pleasant, the air is fresh, and it is a great time for outdoor activities. Different weather makes us feel different. It influences our health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? 【答案】1．It is very hot and wet. 2．They might feel unhappy. 3．Fat people. 4．When a very strong wind came. 5．Different weather influences our health, feelings and intelligence. 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同天气对人们的健康、情绪和智力的影响。 1．根据“In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.”可知，八月份美国南部非常炎热、潮湿。故填It is very hot and wet. 2．根据“Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather.”可知，瘦的人在寒冷天气可能会感到不开心。故填They might feel unhappy. 3． 根据“But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily.”可知，肥胖的人在炎热的夏天可能会过得艰难。故填Fat people. 4．根据“For example, in a scientific report, the IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came”可知，在一份科学报告中，当一阵大风来临时，一群学生的智商很高。故填When a very strong wind came. 5．本题答案不唯一，言之有理且无误即可。参考答案为Different weather influences our health, feelings and intelligence. 14 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 19 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 6 Seasons 单元话题（天气与季节）阅读回答问题进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题 (请注意每小题的词数要求)。 Weather changes every day. Sometimes it is sunny; sometimes it is rainy. And temperature changes every day. Do you know there is a strong relationship between weather and the way we feel? Sunlight is good for people’s moods. It makes people feel active and think positively. Sunlight also makes people happy. For example, people give higher tips when they eat in restaurants on sunny days. However, weather can have a bad effect on our feelings, too. For example, cloudy weather can make us feel down or tired. In winter, when there is not much sunlight, we can easily feel sad. Temperature can also change how we act. Some studies show that people act more aggressively in high temperatures! Weather seems to have a great effect on our lives. However, we can still control our feelings if we think positively. Next time when the weather is bad, tell yourself another good day is on its way. Hope is always around the corner and how you think can change your feelings. 1．What can sunlight make people feel? (不超过5个词) 2．When do people act more aggressively? (不超过5个词) 3．How can we control feelings on bad weather days? (不超过3个词) What will the weather be like? Some animals can tell the weather. If people want to know the weather, they can watch the animals. When the weather is not good, seabirds will stay on the shore (海岸). They don’t like to fly in the strong wind. They may stay in a tree when heavy rain is coming. But when people see seabirds flying high in the sky, they know it will be a sunny day. When the rain is on the way, the ants will move their houses from the low places to the high places, because they worry that rain will submerge (浸没) their homes. When it’s going to rain, the frogs will stay in the water and make big noise with “croak, croak”. But if it is a fine day, the frogs will be out of the water and make big noise. People living on the farm can also watch the animals to tell the weather. When heavy rain is coming, the chickens will make big noise with “peep, peep” and run here and there. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。（每小题答案不超过10个词） 1．What may the seabirds do when the weather is sunny? 2．Why are ants moving their houses to the high places when the rain is on the way? 3．Where will the frogs stay when it’s going to rain? 4．What may the weather be like when the chickens run here and there? 5．Can some animals tell us what the weather will be like? In many places the weather changes during the year. These changes are all called seasons. In the north and south there are four seasons in a year. At the North and South Pole, there are only two seasons. In tropical (热带) places near the Earth’s equator (赤道), there are two seasons: a “wet” season and a “dry” season. Each season brings changes. They are important for plants and animals that live in different parts of the world. Spring starts when the day and night are the same length. The weather gets warmer and sunnier. Trees and plants start to grow. Many animals have their babies in spring. Summer begins on the longest day of the year. In the north this is on June 21 or 22. Summer is usually the warmest and sunniest time of the year. Fruit grows faster on trees and plants. Young animals grow bigger and stronger. Autumn starts when the day and night are the same length again. During autumn, the leaves change color and fall from the trees. Some animals collect food before winter comes. Winter begins on the shortest day of the year. In the north this is on December 21 or 22. The weather is colder and in some places, there is lots of snow. Plants and trees stop growing. Some animals, like bats and bears, find places to hide and sleep. This is called hibernation (冬眠). 1．How many seasons are there at the North Pole? 2．Which seasons start when the day and night are the same length? 3．When does winter start in the north? 4．Which season do you like best? What do you like to do in this season? Write 30 words or more. In China, there are 24 solar terms (节气) in a year. And there are six of them in winter. They are beginning of winter, light snow, heavy snow, winter solstice (冬至) , lesser cold (小寒) and greater cold. Beginning of winter usually falls on November 7th or 8th. After beginning of winter, most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to have a rest and spend time with family. The northern China celebrates beginning of winter as the “Small Spring Festival”. People usually have dumplings and mutton soup on that day. Light snow usually falls on November 22nd or 23rd and heavy snow usually falls on December 7th or 8th. When winter solstice comes, it brings the shortest days and the longest nights of the year. Many places around the country can expect the coldest weather yet. People often start counting “nine cold periods” starting from winter solstice. Every cold period has nine days. People believe that after 81 cold days, spring will come. Greater cold comes after lesser cold. The field is covered with snow. And all the people in China are ready to welcome the Spring Festival after it. Of course, a new round of solar terms will start. Answer the following questions according to the passage. 1．How many solar terms are there in winter? 2．Which part of China celebrates beginning of winter as the “Small Spring Festival”? 3．What does “it” in the third paragraph refer to? 4．When does heavy snow usually fall? 5．Why do people often count “nine cold periods”? Terrible weather events are harming the planet, and experts warn of even greater results to come. The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting (融化) caused by climate change have increased much in the last ten years. So they have pushed down the number of polar bears and seals while polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting seals. According to the data from WMO, temperatures on the Antarctica (南极洲) just hit 18.3℃, which is higher than the record of 17.59℃ in March, 2015. Moreover, temperatures in this area have warmed about 3℃ over the last 50 years. Although such temperatures might be considered pleasant for a picnic or a hiking trip, this is the Antarctica we are talking about. It is home to the most inhospitable (不适宜居住的) environment on the planet because it is supposed to be an extremely cold place. In fact, the average temperature of the continent’s central area is -57℃. Besides, many places are experiencing the extreme weather. Australia is undergoing its worst drought (干旱) since the 1930s, leaving bush fires burning so long and causing many deaths. Meanwhile in Europe, crops in the northwest are suffering the driest weather in the past 80 years. Recently West Texas in America has also gone through its worst drought in more than 70 years, while floods have hit Eastern and Southern China. “Climate change is bad for us human beings, which causes direct health problems. I’m afraid there will be more common events like the one that 30,000 to 50,000 persons died in Europe in 2003 due to the heat wave there,” Professor Schwartz said. “It will also cause more air pollution, diseases and lack of clean water and so on.” 1．What brings down the number of polar bears according to this passage? 2．What forms of extreme weather are mentioned in the passage? 3．Please write another form of extreme weather you know about. What can we do to prevent it? 进阶拓展训练5篇 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Is it sunny, cloudy or rainy today? Weather matters a lot to us. It makes a difference to what we do and what we wear. People in the past studied weather by looking at changes in nature. They could know about weather with clouds by reading their sizes, shapes and heights. For example, fish-scale clouds mean that the weather will soon turn bad with rain and wind. Tall clouds like forts mean that storms are ahead. Fun fact: How far is the storm from you? When you see lightning, start counting the number of seconds (秒) between lightning and thunder (雷). For every three seconds, the storm is one kilometer away. The traditional Chinese calendar tells us the secrets of weather, too. It connects the Twenty-four Solar Terms (节气) with the lunar calendar. It tells farmers the best months to plant seeds (种子) and harvest crops. For example, Jingzhe often falls in March in China and it marks the beginning of warm weather with rain and thunder. It is the time when farmers begin to plant seeds in their fields. You may see wind vanes on top of buildings. They’re used to show where the wind is coming from. Ancient Chinese wind vanes often had a bird or a dragon on the top. Nowadays, we have more designs for them. Culture corner: The xiangfengtongwuIt is an ancient Chinese wind vane. It was created by Zhang Heng in the Eastern Han Dynasty. At present, people collect data from different tools and guess what the weather is going to be like. We can know about weather through many apps or websites. Modern technology helps us a lot in studying weather but the folk wisdom of the past is still useful now. By connecting the knowledge of the past and present, we can know about the weather around us even better. 1．How did people in the past know about weather with clouds? 2．If there are nine seconds between lightning and thunder, how far is the storm from you? 3．Why do Chinese farmers begin to plant seeds in March? 4．What is the xiangfengtongwu used for? 5．Which way do you use to know about weather? What do you think of it? There are four seasons (季节) in Beijing, the capital of China—short windy spring, long hot summer, pleasant cool autumn and long cold winter. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. September and October with the pleasant and cool weather are thought to be the best time to visit this city. Spring To visit this city in spring (from early April to the end of May), you need to bring lightweight clothing: long-sleeved (长袖的) shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. It is warm, windy and dry, but the temperature changes sharply between the day and the night. Dress warmly when going out at night. Also guard (保护) yourselves against sandstorms with sunglasses. Summer Summer (from early June to mid-September) is very hot with much rain. This calls for thin clothes as the temperature in July and August is between 30℃ and 40℃. Short and heavy rainstorms may come suddenly in the afternoon on sunny days. Autumn The short but beautiful autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) is travellers’ favourite. Autumn in this city enjoys mild temperature and a lot of sunshine. Long-sleeved shirts and thin-coats are necessary for autumn. From late October the temperature comes down sharply, so warm clothing is a must. Winter This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March. The average (平均) temperature in December, January and February is below 0℃. Be sure to wear woollen (羊毛的) sweaters and thick coats in winter. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．How long is spring in Beijing? 2．Which is the longest season in Beijing? 3．Why is autumn the best time to visit Beijing? 4．Is it hot in summer in Beijing? 5．What should you wear if you visit Beijing in winter? 任务型阅读。根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。 Every city has a weather station. The workers need to collect weather data (数据). Then they make a report about the weather. The weather changes a lot, so it’s difficult for them to get the data. Sometimes they have to walk in the wind and snow. Here is a chart (图表) about the 2024 weather data in a northern city in China. Weather Days More than 155 days More than 125 days About 62 days About 12 days About 10 days Then why do the workers have to collect weather data? ★To help visitors Weather data is very useful to visitors. They can know about the weather in the places they want to visit before they get there, so they can get fully prepared. ★To help people in daily life With the help of weather data, people can know what to wear on that day. For example, if the weather report says “tomorrow the temperature will drop below zero, to-10℃”, you’ll put on your down jackets before going out for work or school. ★ 4 Many animals live in the mountains or on the farm. Bad weather can sometimes bring them danger. So weather data is useful for helping animals. Also, weather data can help fishermen decide to sail out or not. So it is really important to us. We should say thanks to the workers. 1．Why is it difficult for workers to collect weather data? 2．In the chart, how many rainy days were there? 3．How can weather data help people in their daily lives? 4．What is the subtitle (小标题) for paragraph 6? 5．How many reasons for collecting weather data are mentioned in the passage? The traditional Chinese solar calendar (日历) divides the year into twenty-four solar terms (节气). Minor Snow (小雪), the 20th solar term of the year, begins on November 22 this year. Here are a few things you should know about Minor Snow. Wearing hats and scarves In China, starting in Minor Snow, the wind blows (吹；刮) from the northeast a lot. Many people do not wear hats or scarves yet. In fact, according to an old Chinese saying, “the head is the place where all passages of the body gather”. It’s necessary (必要的) to wear hats and scarves to keep one’s head warm. Drinking soup During Minor Snow, the air in the houses is dry and most people may find their nose and mouth feel a bit dry. This will cause (导致) “inner heat” in one’s body. The key is to drink more hot soup. Eating rice cake In some areas of South China, people eat rice cakes around Minor Snow. In ancient times (在古代), rice cakes were a traditional festival offering (祭品) to the bull god (牛神). Making pickled (腌制) vegetables and pork After Minor Snow, because of low temperature (温度) and dry air. It is the best time to start making preserved pork (腊肉), which by the Chinese Spring Festival would be ready to enjoy. The people in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, have welcomed Minor Snow with making pickled vegetables. In addition (此外), we like to eat hot and spicy (辣的) food to keep warm. However, it’s not wise to eat much spicy food because that will increase inner heat. This year’s Minor Snow is coming. Wish you to be surrounded by (被……包围) a life full of warmth. 1．When does Minor Snow begin this year? 2．How do people keep head warm in Minor Snow? 3．What is the key to avoid (避免) causing “inner heat”? 4．Where do people eat rice cakes around Minor Snow? 5．What do you think of eating spicy food during Minor Snow? (请自拟一句话作答) Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? 能力综合实践5篇 “Fall” and “Autumn” What season is it in October? If you ask people from UK, they will tell you it’s “autumn”. But if you go to US, you will find that people use “autumn” or “fall”. According toDictionary.com, both words have been around for a long time, but neither of them was first to describe this season. During this season, crops would become ripe（成熟）and farmers would have a big harvest. So in Old English, this season was simply called “harvest”. Then, in the 1600s, more people left their farms and moved to cities. With fewer people farming, the word “harvest” became less useful. English speakers needed a different name for the season. They knew leaves fell from trees during the season, so people started calling it “the fall of the leaf”, or “fall” for short. But at the end of the 1600s, autumn, from the French word “autompne” and the Latin “autumnus”, came to English. “Fall” as the word for this season disappeared slowly. At the same time, people in UK were making their first trip to North America. They brought the words “fall” and “autumn” with them. That’s why today Americans have two names for one season. 1．What do people call the season in October in UK? 2．Why did people call this season “harvest” in Old English? 3．When did “harvest” become less useful? 4．What word replaced “harvest”? 5．What’s the passage mainly about? 阅读下文并回答问题。 Summer in your country may not be the same as summer in other countries. Summer is different all around the world! Summer happens at different times in different places. In the Northern Hemisphere, the half of the Earth above the equator (赤道), summer is in the months of June, July and August. But in the Southern hemisphere, the half of the Earth below the equator, summer happens in December, January and February. So when Chinese people are enjoying their summer wearing shorts and T-shirts, the Australians are having a cold time with heavy clothes on. The time the sun rises and sets is different around the world, too. In places that are in the extreme north or south of the Earth (such as the North Pole), you can see the sun 24 hours a day during summer! This is called the ‘midnight sun because you can see the sun at midnight (even at 1:00 am) during the summer. The weather can be different in summer as well. In countries with tropical climates, such as Thailand or Singapore, the weather in summer is very hot and humid with lots of rain. In countries like Spain, things are different. The temperature can be very high. It’s not surprising to be over 40℃. And there is little rain in Spain. But summer is not always hot. In some countries like Iceland, the average summer temperature is around 15℃. Even the sounds of summer are different! In some countries such as China, you can hear the really loud buzzing sound of Cicadas (蝉) all summer long. Summer traditions are also different all around the world. And in Mexico, people eat ice hollies called palates that can be made from fruits such as strawberry, mango and stuff. In Japan, people eat flavored shaved ice (刨冰) called Kakigori and cold noodles in the hot summer weather. 1．Does summer happen at different times in different places? 2．How long can you see the sun in a day in North Pole during summer? 3．What’s the weather like in summer in Spain? 4．Of all the countries in the passage, which do you want to spend your summer holiday in? Why? (Give two reasons.) 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题后面的词数要求）。 A girl held her grandmother’s hand as they walked through the park, and said, “Grandma, this is my favorite time of year. I love spring best.” “Why do you love spring?” Grandma asked. The girl answered, “I love the beautiful flowers, baby birds, and the sunshine.” “Isn’t it nice that we have different seasons? Imagine if it is always the same season,” Grandma said. “I wouldn’t like that. I don’t want to have snow on the ground all year long. I don’t want to have autumn leaves all the time, either. I like it when the seasons are different. If it was winter all the time, we’d never have butterflies (蝴蝶),” the girl replied. Then they saw two butterflies and her grandma explained something about the different butterflies so that the girl knew it better. “We can see the river from here. Look at the fish swimming about ín it. They are all fish, but some have more orange and some have more white. They are different. That’s what makes everything unusual and beautiful. Nothing is the same,” Grandma said. 1．What is there if it’s always autumn according to the girl? (不超过5个词) 2．What color are the fish? (不超过5个词) 3．What’s the main idea of the passage? (不超过 10 个词) 阅读下文并回答问题。 Here comes autumn! It is the third season (季节) of the year. In China, autumn arrives around September. It is still a little warm, but it gets colder and colder. The days also get shorter and shorter. The leaves on the trees begin to turn yellow and red. The air is fresh. It’s a great season for kids to play outside. What do children do in autumn in different countries? In China, students often have an autumn picnic. Usually, they go to an amusement park (游乐场) or out into nature. For example, kids in Beijing like to go to the Fragrant Hills (香山). Most children also like to play games with their classmates, like rope skipping (跳绳) and soccer. Japanese students often go hiking with their parents or classmates when the leaves are red and yellow. It is a perfect way to get exercise. Mountain climbing in nice weather is also a good choice. For most children in the US, riding bicycles is a good autumn activity. Take a mountain bike ride and you can find new roads. Playing in leaf piles is popular, too. Kids jump onto a leaf pile. They are happy to see the colorful leaves fly all around. They also make leaf rain. It’s all a lot of fun. In the UK, school kids love to camp outside with their parents. They make food over the fire and tell ghost stories. 1．Is autumn the second season of the year? 2．Where do students in China often have an autumn picnic? 3．What do most children in the US do in autumn? 4．Do you think autumn is a fine season? Why or why not? Different weather makes us feel different. It influences our health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? 8 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 13 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $