Unit 6 Seasons天气和季节（单元阅读精练）英语新教材译林版八年级上册

**基本信息** 以“天气和季节”为主题，通过说明文阅读与完形填空，构建从四季成因到节气、地域气候、健康影响的递进式知识逻辑，融合语言能力与文化意识培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |时文阅读|2篇说明文|阅读理解（细节理解、原理分析）|从地球公转倾斜原理解释四季形成，延伸至冬季六大节气的气候与民俗| |实战演练|6篇（4阅读+2完形）|阅读理解（地域对比、现象分析）、完形填空（语境词汇）|从湖北四季文旅、霜降节气，到倒春寒影响、中外春天对比，再到秋季疲惫与青藏高原气候，实现从普遍规律到特殊现象的应用拓展|

Unit 6 Seasons 天气和季节（认识自我） 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 254 本文讲述了地球四季形成的原因，及北半球春、夏、秋、冬四个季节的日照特点等。 Passage 2 阅读理解 说明文 282 本文依次介绍冬季六大节气的时间、气候特征与南北各地传统民俗。 实战演练 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 253 本文围绕湖北四季特色文旅地点，分别介绍各地区景色、游玩活动与特色体验等。 Passage 2 阅读理解 说明文 289 本文介绍了中国农历二十四节气中的第十八个节气——霜降（Frost’s Descent）。 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 267 本文介绍了春季“倒春寒”的含义、形成原因及其对身体健康的影响等。 Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 287 本文通过对比加拿大埃德蒙顿和中国杭州的春天，展现了不同地区春天的气候特点、自然景观以及人们庆祝春天的独特方式等。 Passage 5 完形填空 说明文 279 本文介绍了人们在秋季更容易感到疲惫的原因。 Passage 6 完形填空 说明文 204 本文介绍了青藏高原夏季的天气特点，同时说明了当地的雨季时间等相关内容。 Passage 1 Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt (倾斜) as it orbits the sun. The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which means different parts of the planet get different amounts (数量) of sunlight throughout the year. In spring, the Northern Hemisphere (北半球) tilts toward the sun. Days get longer, and the temperature rises. Plants start to grow, and animals wake up from hibernation (冬眠). It’s a season of new life, with flowers blooming and birds building nests. Summer is the warmest season in the Northern Hemisphere. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun, so days are the longest and nights are the shortest. The sun shines brightly, and the temperature is high. Many people go to the beach or mountains to cool down. Some areas may have sudden showers in the afternoon, which help refresh the air. Autumn brings cooler weather and shorter days. The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun gradually. Leaves turn red, yellow, and orange before falling off the trees. Farmers harvest their crops, and animals prepare for winter by storing food. It’s a season of harvest and change. Winter is the coldest season. The Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest from the sun, so days are the shortest and nights are the longest. In many areas, it snows, and the ground is covered in white. Some animals hibernate, while others adapt to the cold weather. People wear warm clothes and stay indoors more often. 地球上的四季是由地球围绕太阳公转时自身的倾斜造成的。地球倾斜角度为23.5度，这意味着一年之中，地球上不同区域接收的日照量各不相同。 春季，北半球朝向太阳倾斜。白昼变长，气温回升。植物开始生长，动物从冬眠中苏醒。这是万物新生的季节，鲜花盛开，鸟类筑巢。 夏季是北半球最温暖的季节。此时北半球最大限度朝向太阳倾斜，因此白昼最长、黑夜最短。阳光明媚，气温较高。许多人前往海滩或山间避暑。部分地区午后可能突降阵雨，使空气变得清新凉爽。 秋季气温转凉，白昼变短。北半球逐渐远离太阳。树叶变为红色、黄色和橙色，随后从枝头飘落。农民收割庄稼，动物储存食物为过冬做准备。这是收获与更迭的季节。 冬季最为寒冷。北半球倾斜至距离太阳最远的位置，白昼最短，黑夜最长。很多地区会降雪，大地银装素裹。部分动物进入冬眠，另一些动物则适应严寒天气。人们穿上厚实保暖的衣物，更多时间待在室内。 【长难句分析】 1. Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt as it orbits the sun. 句子主干：Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt。被动语态；as引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”，从句中it指代the Earth。 译文：地球上的四季是由地球围绕太阳公转时自身的倾斜造成的。 2. The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which means different parts of the planet get different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. 句子主干：The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees。which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整句话；从句内包含宾语从句different parts of the planet get different amounts of sunlight。 译文：地球倾斜角度为23.5度，这意味着一年之中，地球上不同区域接收的日照量各不相同。 3. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun, so days are the longest and nights are the shortest. 句子由so连接并列分句，构成因果复合句；后一分句包含两组形容词最高级longest与shortest，用于对比白昼与黑夜时长。 译文：此时北半球最大限度朝向太阳倾斜，因此白昼最长、黑夜最短。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. tilt n. 倾斜 2. orbit v. 沿轨道运行；环绕……公转 3. angle n. 角度 4. amount n. 数量 5. hemisphere n. 半球 6. temperature n. 温度，气温 7. hibernation n. 冬眠 8. bloom v. 开花 9. gradually adv. 逐渐地 10. harvest v. 收割，收获 11. crop n. 庄稼，农作物 12. adapt v. 适应 13. refresh v. 使清新；使恢复活力 14. sudden adj. 突然的 Passage 2 It’s wintertime. In China, November, December, January and February are winter months. They include the following solar terms (节气): lidong (Beginning of Winter)，xiaoxue (Minor Snow), daxue (Major Snow), dongzhi (Winter Solstice), xiaohan (Minor Cold) and dahan (Major Cold). Winter begins at lidong (Nov. 7-8), after which most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to take a break and spend some time with family. The northern part of China celebrates lidong as the “Small Spring Festival”. People have dumplings and eat mutton soup (汤). But in the southern part, people enjoy eating yuanxiao and rice cakes. Xiaoxue (Nov. 22-23) and daxue (Dec. 6-8) come after lidong. During xiaoxue, northern China can expect snow and temperatures to slowly fall below 0℃. Daxue means even more snow and greater temperature drops. When dongzhi (Dec. 21-23) comes, it brings the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Many places around the country can expect the coldest weather yet. Ancient Chinese people would often start counting “nine cold periods (数九寒天)” from dongzhi. Every cold period has nine days. They believed that after 81 cold days, spring would arrive. Xiaohan (Jan. 4-6) usually brings the lowest temperatures of the year. There may be high winds and light snow. Finally, during dahan (Jan. 19-21), the sleety weather fills the fields with rain and snow. All Chinese are ready to welcome the Chinese New Year after dahan. The Spring Festival, China's most important festival, falls at this time. After that, a new round of solar terms will start. 时节步入冬季。在中国，十一月、十二月、一月和二月属于冬季月份。冬季包含以下节气：立冬、小雪、大雪、冬至、小寒以及大寒。 立冬（11月7—8日）标志冬季开启，立冬过后，国内大部分地区气温开始转凉。劳作一年之后，人们乐于在这天稍作休整，陪伴家人。中国北方将立冬视作“小春节”，人们会吃饺子、喝羊肉汤。而在南方，人们习惯吃元宵与年糕。 立冬之后便是小雪（11月22—23日）和大雪（12月6—8日）。小雪时节，中国北方迎来降雪，气温逐步降至零度以下。大雪意味着降雪增多，气温降幅更大。 冬至（12月21—23日）到来时，白昼达到全年最短，黑夜最长。国内许多地区迎来新一轮严寒。古人常常从冬至开始“数九寒天”，每一九为九天。古人认为，熬过八十一天严寒，春天就会到来。 小寒（1月4—6日）通常迎来一年中最低气温，时常伴有大风与零星小雪。 最后是大寒（1月19—21日），雨雪天气遍布大地。大寒过后，全体中国人准备迎接农历新年。春节，中国最重要的节日，就在这一时段。春节过后，新一轮节气循环开启。 【长难句分析】 1. Winter begins at lidong (Nov. 7-8), after which most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. 译文：立冬（11月7—8日）标志冬季开启，立冬过后，国内大部分地区气温开始转凉。 结构：主句+非限制性定语从句。which指代前面整句话“Winter begins at lidong”；介词after提前，构成after which引导定语从句，用于描述立冬之后发生的情况。 2. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to take a break and spend some time with family. 译文：劳作一年之后，人们乐于在这天稍作休整，陪伴家人。 结构：On this day为时间状语；after a year of hard work作插入状语；主句包含两个并列不定式to take a break and (to) spend…。 3. Ancient Chinese people would often start counting “nine cold periods” from dongzhi. Every cold period has nine days. They believed that after 81 cold days, spring would arrive. 译文：他们认为，熬过八十一天严寒，春天就会到来。 结构：主句They believed，that引导宾语从句；从句内部after 81 cold days为时间状语，从句使用过去将来时would arrive，呼应主句过去时态。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. wintertime n. 冬季 2. solar terms n. 节气 3. include v. 包含，包括 4. celebrate v. 庆祝 5. temperature n. 气温，温度 6. ancient adj. 古代的，古老的 7. period n. 时期，时段 8. believe v. 相信，认为 9. lowest adj. 最低的 10. wind n. 风 11. sleety adj. 雨雪交加的 12. field n. 田野，大地 13. finally adv. 最后，最终 Passage 1 Great trips for each season in Hubei!Spring In spring, the most popular activity is to enjoy flowers. Come to Wuhan University. There are nearly 200 cherry trees. When cherry blossoms (樱花) all come out in early spring, the university looks like a pink sea. You can walk along Cherry Blossom Avenue and admire old Chinese-style buildings. You can ride around the East Lake or visit the Yellow Crane Tower. Summer Shennongjia is known as “Natural Oxygen Bar”. It’s wonderful to visit in summer. The weather there is cooler than that in most areas of Hubei. Millions of people visit Shennongjia to get away from the summer heat. You can go hiking in thick forests and breathe fresh air. If you’re lucky, you might meet golden monkeys! Autumn Suizhou is famous for the Ginkgo Valley (银杏谷). There are thousands of old ginkgo trees around the villages. When the leaves turn bright yellow in autumn, the valley looks like a beautiful painting. Visitors often take photos and collect the colorful leaves. You can also try green food at the villagers’ homes. Winter Xianning is great for a holiday in winter. It’s a green city with lots of mountains and hot springs. There is a big ski (滑雪) area at the top of a mountain. Skiing there can be very exciting! When you’re tired, lie back in a hot spring. You can relax, chatting and tasting the local tea. It brings full energy to every visitor. 1．Which of the following activities is the most popular in Wuhan in spring? A．Enjoying cherry blossoms. B．Seeing Chinese-style buildings. C．Running along the East Lake. D．Visiting the Yellow Crane Tower. 2．What can visitors enjoy after skiing in Xianning in winter? A．Local green food. B．Hot springs and tea. C．A hike up the mountain. D．Wild plants and animals. 3．Where can you most probably read the passage? A．In a science report. B．In a food guide. C．In a travel magazine. D．In a geography textbook. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，文章围绕湖北四季特色文旅地点，分别介绍各地区景色、游玩活动与特色体验，给读者四季出行提供游玩参考。 1．根据Spring部分第一句“In spring, the most popular activity is to enjoy flowers.”以及后文提到的武汉大学cherry trees (樱桃树)说明，武汉春季最受欢迎的活动是赏樱花。 2．根据Winter部分关 Xianning的描述“When you’re tired, lie back in a hot spring. You can relax, chatting and tasting the local tea.”表明，滑雪累了之后可以享受温泉并品尝当地茶。 3．全文按春、夏、秋、冬四个季节分别介绍了湖北省内适合游玩的地点和活动（如赏花、徒步、滑雪、温泉等），旨在推荐旅游路线，符合旅游杂志的特点。 Passage 2 In the traditional Chinese solar calendar (农历), there are 24 solar terms (节气) in a year. Frost’s Descent, Shuangjiang in Chinese, is the 18th solar term of the year. It begins on Oct 24th and ends on Nov 7th this year. Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of autumn. As the name shows, this is a time when the weather begins to get colder and the nights longer. The leaves on the trees start to turn yellow and fall, and the air becomes cleaner. Here are some things people often do on Frost’s Descent. Eating persimmons (柿子) Eating persimmons can help people be far away from the cold and protect their bones. It’s common for people to lay out the plates with persimmons on the table. Eating apples The apple is one kind of the most popular fruits during Frost’s Descent. We all know that apples can be good for people’s health. As an old saying says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Eating duck It’s a usual thing to eat duck on the first day of Frost’s Descent in Fujian and Taiwan. There is a saying, “Even eating healthy food all year is not as good as doing that on the first day of Frost’s Descent.” Eating duck is a way for people there to get a little heavier. Harvesting crops (收割庄稼) As Frost’s Descent comes, farmers begin to work harder to harvest their crops before the cold winter sets in. It is also a time for families to sit around the fireplace, share stories or cook some delicious food. How about trying these things to spend Frost’s Descent this year? 4．How long will Frost’s Descent last (持续) this year according to the passage? A．Two days. B．One month. C．Fifteen days. D．Twenty-four hours. 5．Which of the following is TRUE after Frost’s Descent comes? A．The air becomes cleaner. B．The green leaves come out. C．The night s become shorter. D．The weather begins to get hotter 6．If an American comes to China during Frost’s Descent, what will you do to help him know about the day? A．Tell him to eat an apple every meal. B．Ask him not to eat persimmons. C．Take him to Fujian to eat chicken. D．Take him to watch farmers harvest the crops. 7．What’s the best title of the passage? A．24 solar terms in China. B．Things people often do on Frost’s Descent. C．Frost’s Descent: one of the solar terms D．Delicious food on Frost’s Descent 【答案】4．C 5．A 6．D 7．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国农历二十四节气中的第十八个节气——霜降（Frost’s Descent），包括其时间、气候特征以及人们在这一时节的传统活动，如吃柿子、苹果、鸭子和收割庄稼等。 4．第一段指出：“It begins on Oct 24th and ends on Nov 7th this year.”，从10月24日到11月7日共计15天。 5．第二段明确说明：“the air becomes cleaner.”，A选项与原文一致。B选项“绿叶长出”与“leaves turn yellow and fall”矛盾；C选项“夜晚变短”与“nights longer”矛盾；D选项“天气变热”与“weather begins to get colder”矛盾。 6．第四段提到“Harvesting crops: farmers begin to work harder to harvest their crops”，带美国朋友去看农民收割庄稼是让他了解霜降的最佳方式。 7．全文围绕霜降这一节气展开，既介绍了它的时间和气候特征，也介绍了相关习俗。C选项“Frost’s Descent: one of the solar terms”最能概括全文主旨。 Passage 3 Spring is a time when everything wakes up. The days get longer, flowers start to come out, and the weather turns warm. But just when you think winter is finally over—surprise! A cold wind blows in, and you need a heavy coat again. This is called “late spring coldness” or “Daochunhan” in Chinese, which means it becomes cold again in late spring. Imagine this: warm air from the south starts moving up, and meets the cold air from the north. It makes the weather change very fast, and a sudden drop in temperature appears. You might play basketball in a T-shirt after school, but the next morning, you might feel cold and look for your winter jacket. Doctors warn that the rapid change in temperature makes our bodies weaker and easier to get sick. That’s why you might see more classmates missing school during this time. Want to stay healthy and enjoy the spring? Here are some tips: Dress in layers (多层穿衣). Don’t hurry to pack away your sweaters. Keep a light jacket or sweater on hand, even on sunny mornings. Drink up. Warm water is your best friend. Hot tea with a little honey can also help keep you warm. Keep moving. A short run or a game of basketball gets your blood flowing and helps your body stay strong. Fresh air matters. Open your classroom windows during breaks. It helps keep the air fresh. Spring weather is full of surprises. By following these tips, you can stay one step ahead of the “late spring coldness” and enjoy this beautiful season! 8．What does “late spring coldness” mean according to the text? A．It becomes cold again in late spring. B．Everything wakes up in late spring. C．Flowers start to come out in late spring. D．The weather turns warm in late spring. 9．What causes the “late spring coldness” according to the text? A．The air isn’t fresh. B．Warm air and cold air meet. C．The sunlight becomes weak. D．The days get longer and longer. 10．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Temperature changes have no effect on our bodies. B．The rapid change in temperature makes bodies stronger. C．Doctors advise students to stay home to keep away from illness. D．More students may get sick because of the rapid change in temperature. 11．Which of the following is NOT a tip to stay healthy in the text? A．Drink juice. B．Dress in layers. C．Do some exercise. D．Keep the air fresh. 12．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To show how warm air and cold air meet. B．To tell readers spring is a warm and beautiful season. C．To introduce weather changes in spring and offer health tips. D．To give students some advice on how to keep healthy at school. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．D 11．A 12．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了春季“倒春寒”的含义、形成原因及其对身体健康的影响，并提出多层穿衣、喝温水、保持运动和开窗通风等保持健康的建议。 8．第一段提到“This is called ‘late spring coldness’ or ‘Daochunhan’ in Chinese, which means it becomes cold again in late spring.”，这直接说明“late spring coldness”指晚春天气再次变冷。 9．第二段提到“warm air from the south starts moving up, and meets the cold air from the north”，说明来自南方的暖空气和来自北方的冷空气相遇，导致“倒春寒”。 10．第三段提到“Doctors warn the rapid change in temperature makes our bodies weaker and easier to get sick.”，说明气温快速变化会使身体变弱，更容易生病。 11．文中提到“Dress in layers”“Drink up”“Keep moving”“Fresh air matters”，这些建议分别对应多层穿衣、喝温水、保持运动和开窗通风，没有提到喝果汁。 12．文章先介绍“late spring coldness”的含义，再说明其形成原因和对身体健康的影响，最后提出保持健康的建议，说明本文主要目的是介绍春季天气变化并提供健康建议。 Passage 4 Spring is a season of change, and it is celebrated in different ways around the world. In Edmonton, Canada, Jenny experiences a “wild” spring. The weather can change quickly. One day might be cold and snowy with a temperature of -10°C, and the next could be warm and sunny, reaching 15°C． Because of this, flowers usually don’t bloom there until May or June. Jenny enjoys outdoor activities like playing “snow” soccer in her jacket and boots early in the season. Later, when it gets warmer, she loves cycling, having picnics, and hiking. A fun tradition in her area is Groundhog Day on February 2nd. People watch a small animal called a groundhog. According to the story, if it sees its shadow and goes back into its hole, winter will last six more weeks. If not, spring will come early. Jenny also likes visiting a “sugar bush”—a big farm with maple trees—to learn how to make sweet maple syrup. They enjoy it on pancakes and other breakfast foods. Meanwhile, in Hangzhou, China, spring arrives earlier and gentler. By March, temperatures are usually between 10°C and 20°C, and sunny days become more common. Flowers like peach blossoms and rapeseed flowers bloom in vast, colorful fields around West Lake, making it a perfect place for walks and picnics. A common activity here in spring is flying kites in open parks or along the river. People also enjoy going boating on the lake to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view. While Edmonton’s spring is longer and cooler with unique customs like maple syrup making, Hangzhou’s spring is warmer and filled with natural flower beauty. Both places show how people adapt to and enjoy the season in their own ways. 13．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Spring is the best season for traveling around the world. B．Weather in spring is always warm and sunny everywhere. C．Spring is experienced and celebrated differently in two places. D．Canada has more interesting spring activities than China. 14．According to the passage, when can people in Edmonton usually see flowers bloom? A．In February or March. B．In May or June. C．In July or August. D．In April or May. 15．What does the word “wild” mean in describing Edmonton’s spring weather? A．Very dangerous. B．Changing quickly and a lot. C．Extremely hot. D．Always snowy. 16．What is a common spring activity in Hangzhou according to the passage? A．Making maple syrup. B．Watching a groundhog. C．Flying kites. D．Playing snow soccer. 17．Which of the following is TRUE based on the passage? A．Groundhog Day predicts the weather for the whole year. B．Hangzhou’s spring is cooler and arrives later than Edmonton’s. C．People in Edmonton can go cycling in shorts early in spring. D．Both places have special outdoor activities to enjoy spring. 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．B 16．C 17．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，通过对比加拿大埃德蒙顿和中国杭州的春天，展现了不同地区春天的气候特点、自然景观以及人们庆祝春天的独特方式，体现了人们对春天的适应和享受。 13．主旨大意题。文章开篇点明主题“Spring is a season of change, and it is celebrated in different ways around the world.”，接着分别介绍了加拿大埃德蒙顿和中国杭州的春天情况，包括气候、人们的活动等。所以文章主要讲的是两个地方对春天的体验和庆祝方式不同。故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Because of this, flowers usually don’t bloom there until May or June.”可知，埃德蒙顿的人通常在五月或六月能看到花开。故选B。 15．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“The weather can change quickly. One day might be cold and snowy with a temperature of -10°C, and the next could be warm and sunny, reaching 15°C.”可知，这里描述埃德蒙顿春天的天气变化大且快，所以“wild”在这里的意思是“变化很快且变化很大”。故选B。 16．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A common activity here in spring is flying kites in open parks or along the river.”可知，杭州春天常见的活动是放风筝。故选C。 17．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“While Edmonton’s spring is longer and cooler with unique customs like maple syrup making, Hangzhou’s spring is warmer and filled with natural flower beauty. Both places show how people adapt to and enjoy the season in their own ways.”可知，两个地方都有特殊的户外活动来享受春天。故选D。 Passage 5 Picture this: The weather is becoming so cool. People are 18 their sweaters or coats instead of summer clothes. But for some people, the changing of the seasons is less enjoyable because it can lead to a(n) 19 drop in energy. Furthermore, many people may wonder why they get more tired in 20 . As Dr. Michael Howell, a sleep expert, says, “The sunlight in the morning helps us 21 , and it also helps keep us awake all day long.” As autumn comes, the days are getting shorter, we’ll probably feel sleepy, weak and so on. Besides, people prefer to eat more comfort food in cold weather. But according to scientific research, these food can 22 people feel sleepy and less energetic. For more energy, we should try to eat fruit and vegetables whenever possible. For some people, one of the best parts in autumn is that they can finally 23 outdoor activities. They can say things like “It looks like it’s about to rain. I guess I’ll have to stay at home and drink hot tea!” But this drop in activity could make them feel much 24 . “Physical activity is helpful for quick thinking,” says Dr. Howell. Changes in sleep can also influence 25 people feel during the day. For some, they might sleep longer, but for others, they might sleep shorter. 26 , the effects on their energy levels are almost the same. Like the 27 of the year, experts advise sleeping for about eight hours a night, and waking up at the same time every day. They think it is a good way to avoid interfering with (干扰) people’s body clocks. 18．A．dressing B．changing C．wearing D．leaving 19．A．cheerful B．lucky C．exciting D．sudden 20．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 21．A．wake up B．put up C．turn up D．tidy up 22．A．help B．make C．cause D．advise 23．A．keep B．stop C．lose D．plan 24．A．happier B．colder C．weaker D．healthier 25．A．how B．why C．when D．where 26．A．Instead B．Moreover C．However D．Otherwise 27．A．part B．rest C．form D．season 【答案】 18．C 19．D 20．C 21．A 22．B 23．B 24．C 25．A 26．C 27．B 【解析】本文介绍了人们在秋季更容易感到疲惫的原因。作者从光照时长、食物选择、户外运动量以及睡眠质量这四个方面做了说明。 18．句意：人们穿着他们的毛衣或外套，而不是夏天的衣服。 dressing给……穿衣服；changing改变；wearing穿着；leaving离开。根据“People are...their sweaters or coats”可知，指的是穿着毛衣或外套。故选C。 19．句意：但对于一些人来说，季节的变化就不那么令人愉快了，因为它会导致精力突然下降。 cheerful高兴的；lucky幸运的；exciting令人兴奋的；sudden突然的。根据下文“they get more tired”可知，感到劳累是因为精力突然下降。故选D。 20．句意：此外，许多人可能想知道为什么他们在秋天更累。 spring春天；summer夏天；autumn秋天；winter冬天。根据下文“As autumn comes”即全文内容可知，本文介绍的是秋天人们感到疲倦的原因。故选C。 21．句意：正如睡眠专家Michael Howell博士所说: “早晨的阳光帮助我们醒来，也帮助我们一整天都保持清醒。” wake up醒来；put up张贴；turn up调高音量；tidy up整理。根据“The sunlight in the morning”和常识可知，早上的阳光有助于我们醒来。故选A。 22．句意：但根据科学研究，这些食物会使人感到困倦，精力不足。 help帮助；make使，让；cause引起，导致，常用于cause sb. to do sth.“导致某人做某事”；advise建议。根据“these food can...people feel sleepy and less energetic”可知，指的是食物使人感到困倦，make sb. do sth.“使某人做某事”。故选B。 23．句意：对一些人来说，秋天最好的部分之一就是他们终于可以停止户外活动了。 keep保持；stop停止；lose失去；plan计划。根据“They can say things like ‘It looks like it’s about to rain. I guess I’ll have to stay at home and drink hot tea!’ ”可知，一些人喜欢待在家里喝茶，不喜欢户外活动，因此上文 “停止户外活动”符合语境。故选B。 24．句意：但这种活动的减少可能会让他们感觉更虚弱。 happier更快乐的；colder更冷的；weaker更虚弱的；healthier更健康的。根据生活常识可知，停止户外活动会让身体更虚弱。故选C。 25．句意：睡眠的变化也会影响人们白天的感受如何。 how怎样；why为什么；when什么时候；where在哪里。根据“Changes in sleep can also influence ...people feel during the day.”可知，指的是睡眠的变化会影响人们感受如何。故选A。 26．句意：然而，对他们能量水平的影响几乎是一样的。 Instead反而；Moreover此外；However然而；Otherwise否则。根据“For some, they might sleep longer, but for others, they might sleep shorter. ...the effects on their energy levels are almost the same”可知，答题空前后句是转折关系，故“However”符合语境。故选C。 27．句意：和一年中的其他的时间一样，专家建议每晚睡8小时左右，每天在同一时间起床。 part部分；rest其余部分；form表格；season季节。根据“They think it is a good way to avoid interfering with (干扰) people’s body clocks.”可知，为了避免生物钟受到干扰，应该保持与一年中的“其他的”睡眠时间一样。故选B。 Passage 6 What’s the weather like in summer in your hometown? Is it very hot? Then you can go to the Qinghai­ Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) to have a 28 holiday. The weather in Qinghai 29 a lot. You can experience “four seasons” in just one day. What would it be like? Let’s have a look. The Qinghai­ Tibet Plateau is at a(n) 30 altitude (海拔). In the early morning, it’s cool. There is a breeze (微风). After the sunrise, it becomes 31 , like spring. It’s a good time to take a walk. At noon, it’s sunny and hot. You might feel like it’s 32 . The 33 is so strong that you might want to wear sunglasses. Sometimes, it rains. However, the rain doesn’t last long. If you are 34 enough, you might see rainbows. In the 35 , the temperature (温度) goes down quickly after sunset. It’s cool, just like in autumn. But later at night, it gets cold, like in winter. People usually go to 36 with a thick quilt (被子). The 37 season is from June to September each year. It often rains at night. 28．A．hot B．strange C．wonderful D．busy 29．A．comes B．falls C．rises D．changes 30．A．low B．high C．normal D．interesting 31．A．warmer B．cooler C．hotter D．colder 32．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 33．A．weather B．wind C．sunshine D．rain 34．A．strong B．happy C．tired D．lucky 35．A．morning B．afternoon C．evening D．noon 36．A．bed B．work C．class D．hospital 37．A．rainy B．snowy C．windy D．cloudy 【答案】 28．C 29．D 30．B 31．A 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．C 36．A 37．A 【解析】 本文介绍了青藏高原夏季的天气特点，当地一天可体验四季，同时说明了当地的雨季时间等相关内容。 28．句意：然后你可以去青藏高原度过一个美好的假期。 根据上下文，前文提到家乡夏天炎热，推荐去高原避暑，应用wonderful“美好的”。hot“热的”、strange“奇怪的”、busy“忙碌的”均不符合语境。 29．句意：青海的天气变化很大。你在一天之内就能体验四季。 根据后文“You can experience ‘four seasons’ in just one day.”，说明天气变化大，应用changes“变化”。comes“来”、falls“落下”、rises“升起”均不符合语境。 30．句意：青藏高原处于高海拔地区。 根据常识，青藏高原海拔高，固定搭配high altitude，应用high“高的”。low“低的”、normal“正常的”、interesting“有趣的”均不符合常识与语境。 31．句意：日出之后，天气变得更暖和，就像春天一样。这是散步的好时候。 前文“In the early morning, it’s cool. There is a breeze...”提到清晨凉爽，日出后气温回升，符合春天的特点，应用warmer“更暖和的”。cooler“更凉的”、hotter“更热的”、colder“更冷的”均不符合语境。 32．句意：中午，天气晴朗炎热。你可能会感觉像是夏天。 前文“At noon, it’s sunny and hot.”提到中午炎热，对应季节为夏天，应用summer“夏天”。spring“春天”、autumn“秋天”、winter“冬天”均不符合“炎热”的特点。 33．句意：阳光如此强烈，以至于你可能想要戴上太阳镜。 根据后文“wear sunglasses”，可知是阳光强烈，应用sunshine“阳光”。weather“天气”、wind“风”、rain“雨”均不符合语境。 34．句意：如果你足够幸运，你可能会看到彩虹。 根据常识，雨后看到彩虹是幸运的事，应用lucky“幸运的”。strong“强壮的”、happy“开心的”、tired“累的”均不符合语境。 35．句意：在傍晚，日落后温度迅速下降。 根据后文“after sunset”，对应时间为傍晚，应用evening“傍晚”。morning“早上”、afternoon“下午”、noon“中午”均不符合时间逻辑。 36．句意：人们通常盖着厚被子上床睡觉。 根据前文“But later at night, it gets cold, like in winter.”，以及固定搭配go to bed“上床睡觉”，应用bed“床”。work“工作”、class“班级”、hospital“医院”均不符合语境。 37．句意：每年的雨季从六月到九月。夜间经常下雨。 根据后文“It often rains at night.”，可知是雨季，应用rainy“下雨的”。snowy“下雪的”、windy“有风的”、cloudy“多云的”均不符合语境。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 Seasons 天气和季节（认识自我） 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 254 本文讲述了地球四季形成的原因，及北半球春、夏、秋、冬四个季节的日照特点等。 Passage 2 阅读理解 说明文 282 本文依次介绍冬季六大节气的时间、气候特征与南北各地传统民俗。 实战演练 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 253 本文围绕湖北四季特色文旅地点，分别介绍各地区景色、游玩活动与特色体验等。 Passage 2 阅读理解 说明文 289 本文介绍了中国农历二十四节气中的第十八个节气——霜降（Frost’s Descent）。 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 267 本文介绍了春季“倒春寒”的含义、形成原因及其对身体健康的影响等。 Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 287 本文通过对比加拿大埃德蒙顿和中国杭州的春天，展现了不同地区春天的气候特点、自然景观以及人们庆祝春天的独特方式等。 Passage 5 完形填空 说明文 279 本文介绍了人们在秋季更容易感到疲惫的原因。 Passage 6 完形填空 说明文 204 本文介绍了青藏高原夏季的天气特点，同时说明了当地的雨季时间等相关内容。 Passage 1 Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt (倾斜) as it orbits the sun. The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which means different parts of the planet get different amounts (数量) of sunlight throughout the year. In spring, the Northern Hemisphere (北半球) tilts toward the sun. Days get longer, and the temperature rises. Plants start to grow, and animals wake up from hibernation (冬眠). It’s a season of new life, with flowers blooming and birds building nests. Summer is the warmest season in the Northern Hemisphere. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun, so days are the longest and nights are the shortest. The sun shines brightly, and the temperature is high. Many people go to the beach or mountains to cool down. Some areas may have sudden showers in the afternoon, which help refresh the air. Autumn brings cooler weather and shorter days. The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun gradually. Leaves turn red, yellow, and orange before falling off the trees. Farmers harvest their crops, and animals prepare for winter by storing food. It’s a season of harvest and change. Winter is the coldest season. The Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest from the sun, so days are the shortest and nights are the longest. In many areas, it snows, and the ground is covered in white. Some animals hibernate, while others adapt to the cold weather. People wear warm clothes and stay indoors more often. 地球上的四季是由地球围绕太阳公转时自身的倾斜造成的。地球倾斜角度为23.5度，这意味着一年之中，地球上不同区域接收的日照量各不相同。 春季，北半球朝向太阳倾斜。白昼变长，气温回升。植物开始生长，动物从冬眠中苏醒。这是万物新生的季节，鲜花盛开，鸟类筑巢。 夏季是北半球最温暖的季节。此时北半球最大限度朝向太阳倾斜，因此白昼最长、黑夜最短。阳光明媚，气温较高。许多人前往海滩或山间避暑。部分地区午后可能突降阵雨，使空气变得清新凉爽。 秋季气温转凉，白昼变短。北半球逐渐远离太阳。树叶变为红色、黄色和橙色，随后从枝头飘落。农民收割庄稼，动物储存食物为过冬做准备。这是收获与更迭的季节。 冬季最为寒冷。北半球倾斜至距离太阳最远的位置，白昼最短，黑夜最长。很多地区会降雪，大地银装素裹。部分动物进入冬眠，另一些动物则适应严寒天气。人们穿上厚实保暖的衣物，更多时间待在室内。 【长难句分析】 1. Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt as it orbits the sun. 句子主干：Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt。被动语态；as引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”，从句中it指代the Earth。 译文：地球上的四季是由地球围绕太阳公转时自身的倾斜造成的。 2. The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which means different parts of the planet get different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. 句子主干：The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees。which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整句话；从句内包含宾语从句different parts of the planet get different amounts of sunlight。 译文：地球倾斜角度为23.5度，这意味着一年之中，地球上不同区域接收的日照量各不相同。 3. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun, so days are the longest and nights are the shortest. 句子由so连接并列分句，构成因果复合句；后一分句包含两组形容词最高级longest与shortest，用于对比白昼与黑夜时长。 译文：此时北半球最大限度朝向太阳倾斜，因此白昼最长、黑夜最短。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. tilt n. 倾斜 2. orbit v. 沿轨道运行；环绕……公转 3. angle n. 角度 4. amount n. 数量 5. hemisphere n. 半球 6. temperature n. 温度，气温 7. hibernation n. 冬眠 8. bloom v. 开花 9. gradually adv. 逐渐地 10. harvest v. 收割，收获 11. crop n. 庄稼，农作物 12. adapt v. 适应 13. refresh v. 使清新；使恢复活力 14. sudden adj. 突然的 Passage 2 It’s wintertime. In China, November, December, January and February are winter months. They include the following solar terms (节气): lidong (Beginning of Winter)，xiaoxue (Minor Snow), daxue (Major Snow), dongzhi (Winter Solstice), xiaohan (Minor Cold) and dahan (Major Cold). Winter begins at lidong (Nov. 7-8), after which most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to take a break and spend some time with family. The northern part of China celebrates lidong as the “Small Spring Festival”. People have dumplings and eat mutton soup (汤). But in the southern part, people enjoy eating yuanxiao and rice cakes. Xiaoxue (Nov. 22-23) and daxue (Dec. 6-8) come after lidong. During xiaoxue, northern China can expect snow and temperatures to slowly fall below 0℃. Daxue means even more snow and greater temperature drops. When dongzhi (Dec. 21-23) comes, it brings the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Many places around the country can expect the coldest weather yet. Ancient Chinese people would often start counting “nine cold periods (数九寒天)” from dongzhi. Every cold period has nine days. They believed that after 81 cold days, spring would arrive. Xiaohan (Jan. 4-6) usually brings the lowest temperatures of the year. There may be high winds and light snow. Finally, during dahan (Jan. 19-21), the sleety weather fills the fields with rain and snow. All Chinese are ready to welcome the Chinese New Year after dahan. The Spring Festival, China's most important festival, falls at this time. After that, a new round of solar terms will start. 时节步入冬季。在中国，十一月、十二月、一月和二月属于冬季月份。冬季包含以下节气：立冬、小雪、大雪、冬至、小寒以及大寒。 立冬（11月7—8日）标志冬季开启，立冬过后，国内大部分地区气温开始转凉。劳作一年之后，人们乐于在这天稍作休整，陪伴家人。中国北方将立冬视作“小春节”，人们会吃饺子、喝羊肉汤。而在南方，人们习惯吃元宵与年糕。 立冬之后便是小雪（11月22—23日）和大雪（12月6—8日）。小雪时节，中国北方迎来降雪，气温逐步降至零度以下。大雪意味着降雪增多，气温降幅更大。 冬至（12月21—23日）到来时，白昼达到全年最短，黑夜最长。国内许多地区迎来新一轮严寒。古人常常从冬至开始“数九寒天”，每一九为九天。古人认为，熬过八十一天严寒，春天就会到来。 小寒（1月4—6日）通常迎来一年中最低气温，时常伴有大风与零星小雪。 最后是大寒（1月19—21日），雨雪天气遍布大地。大寒过后，全体中国人准备迎接农历新年。春节，中国最重要的节日，就在这一时段。春节过后，新一轮节气循环开启。 【长难句分析】 1. Winter begins at lidong (Nov. 7-8), after which most parts of the country can start to expect cold weather. 译文：立冬（11月7—8日）标志冬季开启，立冬过后，国内大部分地区气温开始转凉。 结构：主句+非限制性定语从句。which指代前面整句话“Winter begins at lidong”；介词after提前，构成after which引导定语从句，用于描述立冬之后发生的情况。 2. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to take a break and spend some time with family. 译文：劳作一年之后，人们乐于在这天稍作休整，陪伴家人。 结构：On this day为时间状语；after a year of hard work作插入状语；主句包含两个并列不定式to take a break and (to) spend…。 3. Ancient Chinese people would often start counting “nine cold periods” from dongzhi. Every cold period has nine days. They believed that after 81 cold days, spring would arrive. 译文：他们认为，熬过八十一天严寒，春天就会到来。 结构：主句They believed，that引导宾语从句；从句内部after 81 cold days为时间状语，从句使用过去将来时would arrive，呼应主句过去时态。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. wintertime n. 冬季 2. solar terms n. 节气 3. include v. 包含，包括 4. celebrate v. 庆祝 5. temperature n. 气温，温度 6. ancient adj. 古代的，古老的 7. period n. 时期，时段 8. believe v. 相信，认为 9. lowest adj. 最低的 10. wind n. 风 11. sleety adj. 雨雪交加的 12. field n. 田野，大地 13. finally adv. 最后，最终 Passage 1 Great trips for each season in Hubei!Spring In spring, the most popular activity is to enjoy flowers. Come to Wuhan University. There are nearly 200 cherry trees. When cherry blossoms (樱花) all come out in early spring, the university looks like a pink sea. You can walk along Cherry Blossom Avenue and admire old Chinese-style buildings. You can ride around the East Lake or visit the Yellow Crane Tower. Summer Shennongjia is known as “Natural Oxygen Bar”. It’s wonderful to visit in summer. The weather there is cooler than that in most areas of Hubei. Millions of people visit Shennongjia to get away from the summer heat. You can go hiking in thick forests and breathe fresh air. If you’re lucky, you might meet golden monkeys! Autumn Suizhou is famous for the Ginkgo Valley (银杏谷). There are thousands of old ginkgo trees around the villages. When the leaves turn bright yellow in autumn, the valley looks like a beautiful painting. Visitors often take photos and collect the colorful leaves. You can also try green food at the villagers’ homes. Winter Xianning is great for a holiday in winter. It’s a green city with lots of mountains and hot springs. There is a big ski (滑雪) area at the top of a mountain. Skiing there can be very exciting! When you’re tired, lie back in a hot spring. You can relax, chatting and tasting the local tea. It brings full energy to every visitor. 1．Which of the following activities is the most popular in Wuhan in spring? A．Enjoying cherry blossoms. B．Seeing Chinese-style buildings. C．Running along the East Lake. D．Visiting the Yellow Crane Tower. 2．What can visitors enjoy after skiing in Xianning in winter? A．Local green food. B．Hot springs and tea. C．A hike up the mountain. D．Wild plants and animals. 3．Where can you most probably read the passage? A．In a science report. B．In a food guide. C．In a travel magazine. D．In a geography textbook. Passage 2 In the traditional Chinese solar calendar (农历), there are 24 solar terms (节气) in a year. Frost’s Descent, Shuangjiang in Chinese, is the 18th solar term of the year. It begins on Oct 24th and ends on Nov 7th this year. Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of autumn. As the name shows, this is a time when the weather begins to get colder and the nights longer. The leaves on the trees start to turn yellow and fall, and the air becomes cleaner. Here are some things people often do on Frost’s Descent. Eating persimmons (柿子) Eating persimmons can help people be far away from the cold and protect their bones. It’s common for people to lay out the plates with persimmons on the table. Eating apples The apple is one kind of the most popular fruits during Frost’s Descent. We all know that apples can be good for people’s health. As an old saying says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Eating duck It’s a usual thing to eat duck on the first day of Frost’s Descent in Fujian and Taiwan. There is a saying, “Even eating healthy food all year is not as good as doing that on the first day of Frost’s Descent.” Eating duck is a way for people there to get a little heavier. Harvesting crops (收割庄稼) As Frost’s Descent comes, farmers begin to work harder to harvest their crops before the cold winter sets in. It is also a time for families to sit around the fireplace, share stories or cook some delicious food. How about trying these things to spend Frost’s Descent this year? 4．How long will Frost’s Descent last (持续) this year according to the passage? A．Two days. B．One month. C．Fifteen days. D．Twenty-four hours. 5．Which of the following is TRUE after Frost’s Descent comes? A．The air becomes cleaner. B．The green leaves come out. C．The night s become shorter. D．The weather begins to get hotter 6．If an American comes to China during Frost’s Descent, what will you do to help him know about the day? A．Tell him to eat an apple every meal. B．Ask him not to eat persimmons. C．Take him to Fujian to eat chicken. D．Take him to watch farmers harvest the crops. 7．What’s the best title of the passage? A．24 solar terms in China. B．Things people often do on Frost’s Descent. C．Frost’s Descent: one of the solar terms D．Delicious food on Frost’s Descent Passage 3 Spring is a time when everything wakes up. The days get longer, flowers start to come out, and the weather turns warm. But just when you think winter is finally over—surprise! A cold wind blows in, and you need a heavy coat again. This is called “late spring coldness” or “Daochunhan” in Chinese, which means it becomes cold again in late spring. Imagine this: warm air from the south starts moving up, and meets the cold air from the north. It makes the weather change very fast, and a sudden drop in temperature appears. You might play basketball in a T-shirt after school, but the next morning, you might feel cold and look for your winter jacket. Doctors warn that the rapid change in temperature makes our bodies weaker and easier to get sick. That’s why you might see more classmates missing school during this time. Want to stay healthy and enjoy the spring? Here are some tips: Dress in layers (多层穿衣). Don’t hurry to pack away your sweaters. Keep a light jacket or sweater on hand, even on sunny mornings. Drink up. Warm water is your best friend. Hot tea with a little honey can also help keep you warm. Keep moving. A short run or a game of basketball gets your blood flowing and helps your body stay strong. Fresh air matters. Open your classroom windows during breaks. It helps keep the air fresh. Spring weather is full of surprises. By following these tips, you can stay one step ahead of the “late spring coldness” and enjoy this beautiful season! 8．What does “late spring coldness” mean according to the text? A．It becomes cold again in late spring. B．Everything wakes up in late spring. C．Flowers start to come out in late spring. D．The weather turns warm in late spring. 9．What causes the “late spring coldness” according to the text? A．The air isn’t fresh. B．Warm air and cold air meet. C．The sunlight becomes weak. D．The days get longer and longer. 10．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Temperature changes have no effect on our bodies. B．The rapid change in temperature makes bodies stronger. C．Doctors advise students to stay home to keep away from illness. D．More students may get sick because of the rapid change in temperature. 11．Which of the following is NOT a tip to stay healthy in the text? A．Drink juice. B．Dress in layers. C．Do some exercise. D．Keep the air fresh. 12．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To show how warm air and cold air meet. B．To tell readers spring is a warm and beautiful season. C．To introduce weather changes in spring and offer health tips. D．To give students some advice on how to keep healthy at school. Passage 4 Spring is a season of change, and it is celebrated in different ways around the world. In Edmonton, Canada, Jenny experiences a “wild” spring. The weather can change quickly. One day might be cold and snowy with a temperature of -10°C, and the next could be warm and sunny, reaching 15°C． Because of this, flowers usually don’t bloom there until May or June. Jenny enjoys outdoor activities like playing “snow” soccer in her jacket and boots early in the season. Later, when it gets warmer, she loves cycling, having picnics, and hiking. A fun tradition in her area is Groundhog Day on February 2nd. People watch a small animal called a groundhog. According to the story, if it sees its shadow and goes back into its hole, winter will last six more weeks. If not, spring will come early. Jenny also likes visiting a “sugar bush”—a big farm with maple trees—to learn how to make sweet maple syrup. They enjoy it on pancakes and other breakfast foods. Meanwhile, in Hangzhou, China, spring arrives earlier and gentler. By March, temperatures are usually between 10°C and 20°C, and sunny days become more common. Flowers like peach blossoms and rapeseed flowers bloom in vast, colorful fields around West Lake, making it a perfect place for walks and picnics. A common activity here in spring is flying kites in open parks or along the river. People also enjoy going boating on the lake to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view. While Edmonton’s spring is longer and cooler with unique customs like maple syrup making, Hangzhou’s spring is warmer and filled with natural flower beauty. Both places show how people adapt to and enjoy the season in their own ways. 13．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Spring is the best season for traveling around the world. B．Weather in spring is always warm and sunny everywhere. C．Spring is experienced and celebrated differently in two places. D．Canada has more interesting spring activities than China. 14．According to the passage, when can people in Edmonton usually see flowers bloom? A．In February or March. B．In May or June. C．In July or August. D．In April or May. 15．What does the word “wild” mean in describing Edmonton’s spring weather? A．Very dangerous. B．Changing quickly and a lot. C．Extremely hot. D．Always snowy. 16．What is a common spring activity in Hangzhou according to the passage? A．Making maple syrup. B．Watching a groundhog. C．Flying kites. D．Playing snow soccer. 17．Which of the following is TRUE based on the passage? A．Groundhog Day predicts the weather for the whole year. B．Hangzhou’s spring is cooler and arrives later than Edmonton’s. C．People in Edmonton can go cycling in shorts early in spring. D．Both places have special outdoor activities to enjoy spring. Passage 5 Picture this: The weather is becoming so cool. People are 18 their sweaters or coats instead of summer clothes. But for some people, the changing of the seasons is less enjoyable because it can lead to a(n) 19 drop in energy. Furthermore, many people may wonder why they get more tired in 20 . As Dr. Michael Howell, a sleep expert, says, “The sunlight in the morning helps us 21 , and it also helps keep us awake all day long.” As autumn comes, the days are getting shorter, we’ll probably feel sleepy, weak and so on. Besides, people prefer to eat more comfort food in cold weather. But according to scientific research, these food can 22 people feel sleepy and less energetic. For more energy, we should try to eat fruit and vegetables whenever possible. For some people, one of the best parts in autumn is that they can finally 23 outdoor activities. They can say things like “It looks like it’s about to rain. I guess I’ll have to stay at home and drink hot tea!” But this drop in activity could make them feel much 24 . “Physical activity is helpful for quick thinking,” says Dr. Howell. Changes in sleep can also influence 25 people feel during the day. For some, they might sleep longer, but for others, they might sleep shorter. 26 , the effects on their energy levels are almost the same. Like the 27 of the year, experts advise sleeping for about eight hours a night, and waking up at the same time every day. They think it is a good way to avoid interfering with (干扰) people’s body clocks. 18．A．dressing B．changing C．wearing D．leaving 19．A．cheerful B．lucky C．exciting D．sudden 20．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 21．A．wake up B．put up C．turn up D．tidy up 22．A．help B．make C．cause D．advise 23．A．keep B．stop C．lose D．plan 24．A．happier B．colder C．weaker D．healthier 25．A．how B．why C．when D．where 26．A．Instead B．Moreover C．However D．Otherwise 27．A．part B．rest C．form D．season Passage 6 What’s the weather like in summer in your hometown? Is it very hot? Then you can go to the Qinghai­ Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) to have a 28 holiday. The weather in Qinghai 29 a lot. You can experience “four seasons” in just one day. What would it be like? Let’s have a look. The Qinghai­ Tibet Plateau is at a(n) 30 altitude (海拔). In the early morning, it’s cool. There is a breeze (微风). After the sunrise, it becomes 31 , like spring. It’s a good time to take a walk. At noon, it’s sunny and hot. You might feel like it’s 32 . The 33 is so strong that you might want to wear sunglasses. Sometimes, it rains. However, the rain doesn’t last long. If you are 34 enough, you might see rainbows. In the 35 , the temperature (温度) goes down quickly after sunset. It’s cool, just like in autumn. But later at night, it gets cold, like in winter. People usually go to 36 with a thick quilt (被子). The 37 season is from June to September each year. 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