Unit 3 The seasons 季节（单元阅读精练）英语新教材沪教版七年级上册

**基本信息** 以“季节”为主题，整合时文阅读与实战演练，覆盖多样阅读题型，系统构建从自然现象到文化习俗的知识网络，提升语言能力与文化意识。 **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|聚焦新加坡两季与倒春寒，考查细节理解与推理|从具体地区季节特点到气候现象原理，建立现象-成因-影响逻辑链| |实战演练|6篇（含完形、阅读还原等）|涵盖四季形成、秋分节气、跨国季节文化等，体裁含说明与记叙|从自然科学原理（四季形成）到人文习俗（节气、传统活动），实现跨文化对比与综合应用|

Unit 3 The seasons 季节 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时 文 阅 读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 252 介绍新加坡两季特点、季节活动、全年节日，说明新加坡全年适宜游玩。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 263 介绍倒春寒的含义、成因、健康危害，并给出对应的春季养生建议。 实 战 演 练 Passage1 完形填空 说明文 245 描写春日景色与活动，对比其他季节，抒发对春天的喜爱。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 267 介绍二十四节气中秋分的相关知识。 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 364 作者通过观察加拿大鹅的活动，感知春日来临。 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 242 介绍澳大利亚四季的天气、穿搭及特色活动。 Passage5 阅读还原 说明文 205 讲解四季形成原理、不同地区的季节差异，总结四季魅力。 Passage6 任务型阅读 说明文 228 介绍英美两国秋季传统特色活动，邀请读者分享秋日趣事。 Passage1 Singapore is a wonderful country in Southeast Asia. It’s hot all year round, with two main seasons: a wet season with much rain and a dry season that is sunny. It doesn’t have four seasons like us, but it’s always colorful. People from the whole world love visiting it! The dry season is usually from June to August. Singapore’s green plants look greener and nicer. Kids and adults like to go out for fun—hiking, biking, or exploring the beautiful gardens. There’s also a really cool event called the Singapore Grand Prix. It’s a Formula One car race that happens at night. People watch the race and cheer for the race drivers, making the whole city buzz with excitement. During the race weekend, there are concerts and other fun activities. The wet season is from November to January. It’s a bit cooler, but people still have a good time. In December, the city is bright with lights, especially on Orchard Road. Gardens by the Bay looks like a magical wonderland with a fantastic light show. Singapore has great festivals all year round. In January, the area Little India becomes lively for the Thaipusam Festival—there are colorful parades (巡游) and traditional dances. Chinese New Year is usually in January or February. Chinatown is full of beautiful lanterns and red decorations. The best part is the lively street shows and big parties. The Singapore Food Festival is in October in Mise en Place. You can taste delicious food from Singapore and around the world. Singapore is a fantastic place to visit any time of year—there’s always something fun to do! 新加坡是东南亚一个十分迷人的国家。这里终年炎热，主要分为两个季节：雨量充沛的雨季和阳光明媚的旱季。它不像我们这里有四季，但始终多姿多彩。世界各地的人们都喜欢到此游玩！ 旱季一般为六月至八月。新加坡的绿植显得愈发青翠秀美。大人小孩都喜欢外出消遣 —— 徒步、骑行或是游览美丽的花园。这里还有一项非常酷炫的活动，叫作新加坡大奖赛。这是一场夜间举办的一级方程式汽车赛事。人们观看比赛，为赛车手欢呼喝彩，整座城市都洋溢着热烈兴奋的氛围。赛事周末期间，还会举办音乐会以及其他趣味活动。 雨季从十一月持续到次年一月。天气会稍稍凉爽一些，但人们依旧玩得尽兴。十二月，满城灯火璀璨，乌节路一带尤为耀眼。滨海湾花园配上精彩绝伦的灯光秀，宛如一座奇幻仙境。 新加坡全年都有丰富多彩的节日。一月，小印度地区会因大宝森节热闹非凡，现场有五彩巡游与传统舞蹈。中国春节通常在一月或二月。唐人街挂满精致的灯笼与红色装饰品，最精彩的便是热闹的街头表演和盛大的庆典活动。新加坡美食节十月在米森普莱斯举办，你可以品尝新加坡以及世界各地的美味佳肴。 新加坡一年四季都非常适合游览，每时每刻总能找到有趣的事情体验！ 1．What is the difference between the two main seasons in Singapore? A．The amount of rainfall is very different. B．The temperature changes quickly between them. C．One season is crowded with tourists, while the other is not. D．One is for local festivals, and the other is for foreign events. 2．The underlined phrase “buzz with excitement” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．singing quietly B．moving very quickly C．being covered with colorful lights D．being full of lively energy 3．What can we infer about festivals in Singapore? A．They are usually held in certain areas. B．They all have light shows for celebration. C．They only come from Chinese and Indian traditions. D．Most of them happen in the first two months of the year. 4．Which best organizes the main topics of the passage? A．Introduction→Winter events→Spring events→Summer events→Autumn events. B．Location→Activities in summer→Activities in winter→Festivals→Fun activities. C．Beginning→Dry season activities→Wet season activities→Festivals→Fun activities. D．Weather→Dry season activities→Wet season activities→Festivals→Conclusion. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to plan a perfect trip to Singapore. B．Why Singapore is a great place to visit at any time. C．Singapore’s two main seasons and their weather features. D．The most popular festivals in different parts of Singapore. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了新加坡的两个主要季节、各季节的特色活动、全年的精彩节日，并总结了新加坡是一个全年都适合游玩的地方。 【详解】 1．细节理解题。根据“…two main seasons: a wet season with much rain and a dry season that is sunny.”可知，两个季节的主要区别在于降雨量的不同。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“People watch the race and cheer for the race drivers, making the whole city buzz with excitement.”可知，人们为赛车手欢呼，让整座城市充满兴奋的活力，“buzz with excitement”意为“充满活力”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“In January, the area Little India becomes lively… Chinese New Year is usually in January or February. Chinatown is full of… The Singapore Food Festival is in October in Mise en Place.”可知，新加坡的节日通常在特定区域举办。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。文章结构为：开头介绍新加坡→旱季活动→湿季活动→节日→总结。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。文章通过介绍新加坡的季节、活动和节日，说明它是一个全年都适合游玩的好地方。故选B。 【重难词汇、短语梳理】 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 wonderful /ˈwʌndəfl/adj. 极好的，绝妙的 explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/v. 探索，游览 event /ɪˈvent/n. 活动，赛事 cheer /tʃɪə(r)/v. 欢呼，喝彩 excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/n. 兴奋，激动 magical /ˈmædʒɪkl/adj. 神奇的 lively /ˈlaɪvli/adj. 热闹的，生机勃勃的 parade /pəˈreɪd/n. 巡游，游行 decoration /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/n. 装饰品 all year round 终年，一年四季 go out for fun 外出游玩 cheer for sb. 为某人欢呼 buzz with excitement 洋溢着兴奋热闹的气氛 any time of year 一年中的任何时候 look like 看起来像 【长难句分析】 1.It’s hot all year round, with two main seasons: a wet season with much rain and a dry season that is sunny. 翻译：这里终年炎热，主要分为两个季节：降雨充沛的雨季和阳光明媚的旱季。 句子结构：复合句，主语：It；系表：is hot；all year round 作时间状语；with two main seasons 介词短语作伴随状语；冒号后解释说明两个季节；that is sunny 是定语从句，修饰先行词 a dry season，that 在从句中作主语。 重点：all year round 终年；with 介词短语作伴随 / 后置定语；that 引导定语从句修饰事物。 2.People watch the race and cheer for the race drivers, making the whole city buzz with excitement. 翻译：人们观看比赛，为赛车手欢呼，整座城市都洋溢着热烈兴奋的氛围。 句子结构：简单句，主语：People；并列谓语：watch the race 和 cheer for the race drivers；making the whole city buzz with excitement 现在分词短语作结果状语；make + 宾语 + 动词原形作宾语补足语。 重点：cheer for sb. 为某人欢呼；现在分词 doing 作结果状语；make sb./sth. do sth. 使…… 做某事。 Passage2 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! 春天是万物复苏的时节。白昼渐渐变长，花儿开始绽放，天气转暖。但就在你以为冬天终于结束的时候 —— 意想不到的情况来了！一阵寒风袭来，你又需要穿上厚外套。这就叫作 “late spring coldness”，中文叫 “倒春寒”，意思是晚春时节天气再度变冷。 想象一下：来自南方的暖空气向北移动，遇上来自北方的冷空气。这会让天气变化十分迅速，气温骤然下降。放学后你可能穿着 T 恤打篮球，但第二天早上，你就会感到寒冷，去找冬天的夹克。 医生提醒，气温的急剧变化会让我们身体抵抗力下降，更容易生病。这也是为什么这段时间会看到更多同学缺课。 想要保持健康，享受春天吗？这里有一些小贴士： 多层穿衣。不要急着把毛衣收起来。即便早晨阳光明媚，也要随身备一件薄外套或者毛衣。 多喝热水。温水是你的最佳选择。加少许蜂蜜的热茶也有助于保暖。 坚持运动。短途慢跑或者打一场篮球可以促进血液循环，帮助身体保持强健。 新鲜空气很重要。课间打开教室窗户，有助于保持空气清新。 春天的天气充满变数。遵循这些建议，你就能从容应对 “倒春寒”，尽情享受这个美丽的季节！ 1．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. 2．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. 3．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. 4．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. 5．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】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】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。 【详解】 1．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。 2．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”。 3．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。 4．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。 5．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。 【重难词汇、短语梳理】 wake up 苏醒；复苏 come out （花）开放 blow in 吹进来 sudden /ˈsʌdən/adj. 突然的 rapid /ˈræpɪd/adj. 迅速的 warn /wɔːn/v. 警告，提醒 weaker /ˈwiːkə(r)/adj. 更虚弱的 pack away 把…… 收起来 on hand 在手边，随时可用 keep moving 坚持运动 blood flowing 血液循环 matter /ˈmætə(r)/v. 要紧，有重要影响 stay one step ahead of 提前应对，占得先机 temperature /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/n. 温度，气温 drop in temperature 气温下降 【长难句分析】 1.This is called “late spring coldness” or “Daochunhan” in Chinese, which means it becomes cold again in late spring. 翻译：这就叫作 “late spring coldness”，中文叫 “倒春寒”，意思是晚春时节天气再度变冷。 句子结构：复合句；主语 This；谓语 is called（被动语态）；which 引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整句话；从句中 it becomes cold again 是宾语从句，作 means 的宾语。 重点：被动语态 be called；which 引导非限制性定语从句。 2.Doctors warn that the rapid change in temperature makes our bodies weaker and easier to get sick. 翻译：医生提醒，气温的急剧变化会让我们身体抵抗力下降，更容易生病。 句子结构：复合句；主语 Doctors，谓语 warn；that 引导宾语从句；从句主语 the rapid change in temperature；make + 宾语 + 形容词比较级作宾补。 重点：warn that… 提醒 / 警告……；make + 宾语 + adj. 使某物……；get sick 生病。 3.By following these tips, you can stay one step ahead of the “late spring coldness” and enjoy this beautiful season! 翻译：遵循这些建议，你就能从容应对 “倒春寒”，尽情享受这个美丽的季节！ 句子结构：简单句；By following these tips 介词+动名词作方式状语；主语 you；并列谓语can stay和(can) enjoy。 重点：by doing sth. 通过做某事；stay one step ahead of 提前应对。 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My Favourite Season My favourite season is spring. After a long, cold winter, everything begins to 1 again. The snow melts, and the weather gets 2 . Warm rain falls, and plants start to grow. Birds come back from the south and sing in the trees. I love spring because I can do many fun things. I like to 3 kites in the park with my friends. The wind is perfect for flying kites in spring. We also like to have 4 on the grass. My mom makes sandwiches and fruit salad for us. Spring is also a time of new life. Farmers work in the fields, and flowers start to bloom. The world looks 5 and green. It makes me feel happy and excited. Sometimes it rains in spring. I like to walk in the light rain and listen to the sound of 6 on the leaves. The air smells fresh after the rain. I don’t like summer because it is too 7 . Autumn is beautiful, but the leaves falling make me sad. Winter is fun for playing in the snow, but it is too cold. Spring is just right—not too hot or too cold. Every season is special, but spring is my 8 . It brings new life, fun activities and a happy feeling. I look forward to spring every year. I think it is a great time to 9 new things and enjoy the beauty of nature. Spring always makes me feel 10 . 1．A．die B．wake up C．sleep D．work 2．A．colder B．cooler C．warmer D．hotter 3．A．fly B．make C．buy D．sell 4．A．parties B．picnics C．meetings D．classes 5．A．dull B．boring C．bright D．dark 6．A．snow B．wind C．rain D．sun 7．A．hot B．cold C．cool D．warm 8．A．least favourite B．favourite C．most boring D．most difficult 9．A．try B．forget C．stop D．leave 10．A．sad B．tired C．relaxed D．excited 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．D 【导语】本文介绍作者最喜欢的季节春天，描写春天景色、春日活动，对比其他季节，表达对春天的喜爱。 【详解】 1．句意：漫长寒冷的冬天过后，万物又开始苏醒。 空后为万物在冬天结束后的状态，wake up表示苏醒；die死亡、sleep睡觉、work工作，均不符合春天万物复苏语境。 2．句意：积雪融化，天气变得更暖和。 根据下雪融化的春天特征，天气变暖，warmer更温暖；colder更冷、cooler更凉爽、hotter更热均不符。 3．句意：我喜欢和朋友们在公园放风筝。 固定搭配fly kites放风筝；make制作、buy购买、sell售卖不能搭配kites表放风筝。 4．句意：我们也喜欢在草地上野餐。 后文有sandwiches and fruit salad（三明治、水果沙拉），对应picnics野餐；parties派对、meetings会议、classes课堂和食物场景不匹配。 5．句意：世界看起来明媚又绿意盎然。 春天花开草绿，bright明媚鲜亮；dull沉闷的、boring无聊的、dark昏暗的都不符合春日美景。 6．句意：我喜欢在细雨中散步，听雨滴落在树叶上的声音。 前文light rain小雨，对应rain雨水；snow雪、wind风、sun太阳无法落在树叶发出声响。 7．句意：我不喜欢夏天，因为太热了。 夏天典型特点炎热，hot炎热；cold寒冷、cool凉爽、warm温暖均不是夏季特征。 8．句意：每个季节都很特别，但春天是我的最爱。 全文开篇点明favourite season，favourite最喜欢的；least favourite最不喜欢、most boring最无聊、most difficult最难逻辑相反。 9．句意：我认为这是尝试新鲜事物、欣赏自然美景的好时候。 try new things尝试新事物；forget忘记、stop停止、leave离开和文意不符。 10．句意：春天总让我感到兴奋。 前文提到It makes me feel happy and excited，excited兴奋；sad伤心、tired疲惫、relaxed放松和原文情感不匹配。 Passage 2 （25-26七年级上·广东深圳·期中）The Autumn Equinox, called Qiufen in Chinese, is the 16th of the 24 solar terms. It comes in the middle of autumn. On this day, day and night are almost the same length. After the Autumn Equinox, nights get longer, days shorter, and the weather becomes cooler. The name Qiufen means “dividing autumn equally”, because it not only divides day and night equally but also splits autumn into two equal parts. There are three natural signs of the Autumn Equinox. First, thunder stops. The loud thunder from summer goes away. Second, insects hide. Small animals like worms and crickets dig into the soil to keep warm for winter. Third, water goes down. Rivers and ponds have less water because there is less rain. There are also some fun customs (习俗) on this day. One is worshipping (祭拜) the moon. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular, people placed moon-shaped pastries and fruits in yards, praying for family safety and a good harvest. Another is eating autumn vegetables. People pick wild vegetables and cook them with tofu to make “autumn soup”. Farmers also put rice balls in the fields, hoping to stop birds from eating their crops. When the Autumn Equinox arrives, farmers are busy harvesting. Rice fields turn golden, apples turn red, and persimmons look like little lanterns. It’s also called the “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival”. People celebrate with joy and thank nature for the food they receive. In short, the Autumn Equinox is a special time that teaches us about balance (平衡) and helps us enjoy the beauty of nature. 1．What happens to the length of day and night after the Autumn Equinox? A．Day and night become the same. B．Day becomes longer than night. C．Night becomes longer than day. D．Both day and night become shorter. 2．What does the underlined word “equal” in paragraph 1 mean? A．The same in size. B．Different from each other. C．Changing all the time. D．Very small or little. 3．Which of the following is NOT a sign of the Autumn Equinox? A．Thunder becomes quiet. B．Birds fly to the south. C．Rivers have less water. D．Small animals dig into the soil. 4．Why do farmers put rice balls in the fields during the Autumn Equinox? A．To offer food to the moon. B．To celebrate the harvest. C．To stop birds from eating the crops. D．To celebrate the end of thunder in summer. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to celebrate the Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival. B．The meaning, natural signs, and customs of the Autumn Equinox. C．Why days get shorter and nights get longer in autumn. D．The different foods people eat during the Autumn Equinox. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了二十四节气中的秋分。 【详解】 1．根据第一段“After the Autumn Equinox, nights get longer, days shorter...”可知，秋分之后，夜晚变长，白天变短，因此夜晚会比白天长。 2．根据第一段“divides day and night equally but also splits autumn into two equal parts”可知，秋分将昼夜平分，也将秋季分成两个相等的部分。结合语境，equal 意为“相等的”，即大小或数量相同。 3．根据第二段提到的三个自然现象：“First, thunder stops.”、“Second, insects hide... dig into the soil”、“Third, water goes down. Rivers and ponds have less water”，由此可以排除选项A、C和D。文中并未提及B项“Birds fly to the south.”是秋分的自然标志。 4．根据第三段“Farmers also put rice balls in the fields, hoping to stop birds from eating their crops.”可知，农民在田里放米饭团是希望防止鸟儿吃庄稼。 5．根据第一段“The name Qiufen means “dividing autumn equally”, because it not only divides day and night equally but also splits autumn into two equal parts.”可知，文章第一段介绍了秋分的含义，根据二段“There are three natural signs of the Autumn Equinox.”可知，第二段介绍了自然现象；根据三段“There are also some fun customs (习俗) on this day.”可知，第三段介绍了习俗，第四段提到了丰收节。选项 B 涵盖了文章的主要内容包括含义、自然标志和习俗，概括最全面。 Passage 3 Just around the time when most of the snow has melted, spring comes honking back to my home in Spencerville, Ontario. It comes loudly. Canada geese don’t care if you’re sleeping or if you’re eating breakfast—they honk like crazy! The sound is a whisper at first: honk, honk, honk, coming from the south. Then I see tiny dots, way up high. Their calls get louder: honk, honk, honk! The dots form the letter V, moving quickly toward me in the blue sky. There are many geese flying in that V shape. The one at the front has the hardest job. When he gets tired, he moves back and another one takes a turn being the leader. They are even louder now: honk, honk, honk! The geese fly right over me. I can see their blackheads with white chinstraps. Their long black necks stretch out like darts (飞镖). Their dark brown wings wave to me as they flap through the air. I can’t hear anything else, just honk, honk, honk! I watch the geese touchdown in the field behind my house. Two black legs with webbed feet unfold from under their creamy white bellies. They stop flapping their wings and glide to perfect landings. The geese are hungry after their long journey. A farmer’s field is a great place to eat and rest. They feast on bits of leftover corn in the mud and swim in large puddles (水坑) of melted snow, looking for more food. When they find something, they tip (倾斜) forward and put their head and neck right underwater to get it. The water sure looks cold to me! More and more land until, in a few days, the field is jam-packed with noisy Canada geese. They honk to say hello to each other: honk, honk, honk, honk. They honk to warn of danger, like when my big dog Harley splashes through the puddles, ready for a game of chase! Honk. Honk. Honk. They honk because they are happy: honk, honk, honk, honk. I watch, and I listen. The geese will be leaving in another couple of days to continue on their noisy journey north. Spring is finally here! 1．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指代)? A．Time. B．Spring. C．Hometown. D．Goose. 2．Which one is the leader when Canada geese fly from the south? A．The first one. B．The last one. C．The biggest one. D．The oldest one. 3．In Paragraph 5, what does the word “glide” mean? A．Move fearfully. B．Move difficultly. C．Move strangely. D．Move smoothly. 4．Why does the writer repeat the words “honk, honk, honk” throughout the text? A．To show the readers how noisy the geese are. B．To create a lively picture that spring is coming. C．To show that there are only a couple of geese at the writer’s house. D．To explain that geese are louder than other animals at the writer’s house. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．I can hear Spring B．Farmer’s field changes C．Birds fly from the south D．Noisy Canada geese come 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在加拿大安大略省的斯潘塞维尔家中，通过观察加拿大鹅的迁徙和活动，感受到春天的到来。 【详解】 1．词句猜测题。根据“Just around the time when most of the snow has melted, spring comes honking back to my home in Spencerville, Ontario. It comes loudly.”可知，此处指春天喧闹地来临。划线词“It”指代的是前面的“spring”，即春天。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The one at the front has the hardest job. When he gets tired, he moves back and another one takes a turn being the leader.”可知，飞在最前面的鹅是领导者。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“I watch the geese touchdown in the field behind my house. Two black legs with webbed feet unfold from under their creamy white bellies.”和“They stop flapping their wings”可知，它们停止拍打翅膀，平稳地移动至完美着陆。“glide”意为“平稳地移动”，与选项D意思相近。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Just around the time when most of the snow has melted, spring comes honking back to my home in Spencerville, Ontario.”和“Canada geese don’t care if you’re sleeping or if you’re eating breakfast—they honk like crazy!”和“They honk to say hello to each other: honk, honk, honk, honk.”可知，作者通过鹅的叫声生动地描绘了春天的到来，营造了生机勃勃的画面。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文并根据“Just around the time when most of the snow has melted, spring comes honking back to my home in Spencerville, Ontario.”可知，文章通过描述加拿大鹅的迁徙和叫声，表达了作者对春天到来的感受。主题是作者通过鹅的叫声感受到春天的到来。选项A“我能听到春天的声音”最适合当标题。故选A。 Passage 4 Australia is a beautiful country. Here is something about different seasons in this country. Spring—September to November Spring is a beautiful time to visit Australia. There is often a lot of rain during spring. The days become longer and warmer, and the nights get shorter but are still cool. In most parts of Australia, you will need a warm coat, a hat, gloves and boots during spring. Summer—December to February The weather in summer is hot with temperatures sometimes going over 30°C． Most places have a lot of mosquitoes (蚊子) in late spring or early summer, and the black fly season begins around the same time and lasts a few weeks. Make sure you have lightweight (轻量的) clothing such as a T-shirt, shorts and a light jacket. Autumn—March to May Autumn is a wonderful time of the year in Australia. And it is a good time to travel to Australia. In autumn, the days become shorter. The leaves on the trees turn from green to orange, red, and brown before they begin falling from the trees. The autumn weather can be dry. People enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping and whale watching. Winter—June to August In some places you could see snow as early as May and as late as September. Daytime temperatures are often below 0℃. And the cold nights can be very dangerous. People need a heavy winter coat, thick wool socks and snow boots to keep warm. 1．How is the weather during the daytime in spring in Australia? A．Hot and rainy. B．Cold and dry. C．Warm and rainy. D．Cool and windy. 2．If you want to visit Australia in summer, which things do you need? A．Something to keep off the rain. B．Something to keep your head cool. C．Something to keep mosquitoes away. D．Something to keep your clothes lightweight. 3．When is a good time to visit Australia? A．July. B．April. C．June. D．August. 4．What can we know about Australia from the passage? A．It is very cold during the night in spring. B．People can see snow in December. C．It is always rainy during autumn. D．There are many flies in early summer. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Weather in Australia B．A Beautiful Country—Australia C．Traveling in Australia D．Seasons and Activities in Australia 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了澳大利亚的四个季节，包括每个季节的天气、衣物建议和相应活动。 【详解】 1．细节理解题。根据“There is often a lot of rain during spring. The days become longer and warmer”可知，春季经常下雨，并且白天变得更长、更温暖。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Most places have a lot of mosquitoes in late spring or early summer”可知，大多数地方在春末或夏初有很多蚊子，因此，夏季去澳大利亚旅行，需要准备驱蚊物品。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Autumn is a wonderful time of the year in Australia. And it is a good time to travel to Australia.”及“Autumn—March to May”可知，秋季是前往澳大利亚旅行的好时机，且秋季是3月到5月，4月属于秋季。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Most places have a lot of mosquitoes (蚊子) in late spring or early summer, and the black fly season begins around the same time and lasts a few weeks.”可知，大多数地方在春末或夏初有很多蚊子，黑蝇季节也大约在同一时间开始。因此，初夏有很多苍蝇。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要描述了澳大利亚的四个季节，包括每个季节的天气、衣物建议和活动。因此，选项D“澳大利亚的季节与活动”是最佳标题。故选D。 Passage 5 Why Do We Have Seasons? Have you ever wondered why we have four different seasons? 1 As the Earth travels around the sun, different parts of the planet receive different amounts of sunlight. When the northern half of the Earth faces the sun, it gets more direct sunlight. 2 When it faces away from the sun, it gets less sunlight and experiences winter. In some parts of the world, there are only two seasons. 3 Places near the equator are hot all year round. They have a wet season and a dry season instead. In the Arctic and Antarctic, there are also only two seasons—a very cold winter and a less cold summer. 4 People who live near the North Pole experience months of darkness in winter and months of daylight in summer. 5 Different seasons bring different weather, activities, and traditions. Each season has its own charm. A．The answer lies in the movement of the Earth. B．This is why we have warmer weather and longer days in summer. C．In the tropics, the seasons are very different. D．That’s why each season is special. E．However, not all places have four seasons. F．These areas have extreme differences in daylight. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文解释了四季形成的原因（地球运动），介绍了不同地区（如热带、极地）季节数量的差异，并总结了每个季节的独特魅力。 【详解】 1．第一段“Have you ever wondered why we have four different seasons?”以及后文“As the Earth travels around the sun...”可推知，此处应填入对前文问题的回答，且与地球运动有关。选项A“The answer lies in the movement of the Earth.”符合语境。 2．第二段“When the northern half of the Earth faces the sun, it gets more direct sunlight.”以及后文“When it faces away from the sun... experiences winter.”可推知，此处应描述面向太阳时的结果，即夏天的特征。选项B“This is why we have warmer weather and longer days in summer.”符合逻辑。 3．第三段“In some parts of the world, there are only two seasons.”以及后文“Places near the equator are hot all year round.”可推知，此处应引出赤道或热带地区的情况。选项C“In the tropics, the seasons are very different.”与后文“赤道附近”相呼应。 4．第四段“In the Arctic and Antarctic, there are also only two seasons...”以及后文“People who live near the North Pole experience months of darkness in winter and months of daylight in summer.”可推知，此处应描述这些地区日照时间的极端差异。选项F“These areas have extreme differences in daylight.”符合语境。 5．第五段“Different seasons bring different weather, activities, and traditions. Each season has its own charm.”可推知，此处是对全文的总结，强调季节的特殊性。选项D“That’s why each season is special.”能引出后文对季节魅力的描述。 Passage 6 阅读短文回答问题。 Autumn is the season of colourful leaves and blue sky. Many people like this time of year best. In different countries, people do many fun things to celebrate this time. Let’s see some autumn traditions in England and America. Autumn in the UK is so much fun! At school, kids love playing conkers. Conkers are big brown seeds from chestnut trees. To play the game, kids should tie a string (绳子) to a conker first and then try to hit their friend’s conker. It is such a popular game that there is even a World Conker Match every October! Autumn is also a time for yummy food. People cook delicious British dumplings in warm meat soup. It is perfect to have this kind of food on a cold day! In the US, apples are the stars of autumn. People drink apple juice and eat apple pies. Another popular drink is the pumpkin coffee. You can find it easily at US coffee shops. But one US autumn food you may not know is chili. It is a dish made of meat, beans, onions and tomatoes. For many American children, these special foods become sweet memories (记忆). They are a happy part of growing up. Both British and American people do many fun things in autumn. How about you? What fun things do you do at this time? 根据上面短文内容回答问题（字数不超过10个单词）。 1．To play conkers, what should kids do first? 2．How often does a World Conker Match take place? 3．How do people cook British dumplings? 4．What can people easily find at US coffee shops in autumn? 5．What fun things do you do in autumn? 【答案】1．Tie a string to a conker. 2．Every October. 3．In warm meat soup. 4．Pumpkin coffee. 5．I enjoy going hiking and collecting colorful leaves. 【导语】本文介绍了英美两国秋季的传统活动，包括英国的栗子游戏、肉汤饺子和美国的苹果、南瓜咖啡及辣味炖菜，并邀请读者分享自己的秋季趣事。 【详解】 1．根据“To play the game, kids should tie a string to a conker first”可知，玩栗子游戏首先要将绳子系在栗子上。故填Tie a string to a conker. 2．根据“there is even a World Conker Match every October”可知，世界栗子锦标赛每年十月举行一次。故填Every October. 3．根据“People cook delicious British dumplings in warm meat soup.”可知，英式饺子是在温暖的肉汤中烹制的。故填In warm meat soup. 4．根据“Another popular drink is the pumpkin coffee. You can find it easily at US coffee shops.”可知，在美国咖啡馆很容易找到南瓜咖啡。故填Pumpkin coffee. 5．本题为开放性问题，可结合自身实际描述秋季喜欢的活动。故填I enjoy going hiking and collecting colorful leaves. $ Unit 3 The seasons 季节 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时 文 阅 读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 252 介绍新加坡两季特点、季节活动、全年节日，说明新加坡全年适宜游玩。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 263 介绍倒春寒的含义、成因、健康危害，并给出对应的春季养生建议。 实 战 演 练 Passage1 完形填空 说明文 245 描写春日景色与活动，对比其他季节，抒发对春天的喜爱。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 267 介绍二十四节气中秋分的相关知识。 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 364 作者通过观察加拿大鹅的活动，感知春日来临。 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 242 介绍澳大利亚四季的天气、穿搭及特色活动。 Passage5 阅读还原 说明文 205 讲解四季形成原理、不同地区的季节差异，总结四季魅力。 Passage6 任务型阅读 说明文 228 介绍英美两国秋季传统特色活动，邀请读者分享秋日趣事。 Passage1 Singapore is a wonderful country in Southeast Asia. It’s hot all year round, with two main seasons: a wet season with much rain and a dry season that is sunny. It doesn’t have four seasons like us, but it’s always colorful. People from the whole world love visiting it! The dry season is usually from June to August. Singapore’s green plants look greener and nicer. Kids and adults like to go out for fun—hiking, biking, or exploring the beautiful gardens. There’s also a really cool event called the Singapore Grand Prix. It’s a Formula One car race that happens at night. People watch the race and cheer for the race drivers, making the whole city buzz with excitement. During the race weekend, there are concerts and other fun activities. The wet season is from November to January. It’s a bit cooler, but people still have a good time. In December, the city is bright with lights, especially on Orchard Road. Gardens by the Bay looks like a magical wonderland with a fantastic light show. Singapore has great festivals all year round. In January, the area Little India becomes lively for the Thaipusam Festival—there are colorful parades (巡游) and traditional dances. Chinese New Year is usually in January or February. Chinatown is full of beautiful lanterns and red decorations. The best part is the lively street shows and big parties. The Singapore Food Festival is in October in Mise en Place. You can taste delicious food from Singapore and around the world. Singapore is a fantastic place to visit any time of year—there’s always something fun to do! 新加坡是东南亚一个十分迷人的国家。这里终年炎热，主要分为两个季节：雨量充沛的雨季和阳光明媚的旱季。它不像我们这里有四季，但始终多姿多彩。世界各地的人们都喜欢到此游玩！ 旱季一般为六月至八月。新加坡的绿植显得愈发青翠秀美。大人小孩都喜欢外出消遣 —— 徒步、骑行或是游览美丽的花园。这里还有一项非常酷炫的活动，叫作新加坡大奖赛。这是一场夜间举办的一级方程式汽车赛事。人们观看比赛，为赛车手欢呼喝彩，整座城市都洋溢着热烈兴奋的氛围。赛事周末期间，还会举办音乐会以及其他趣味活动。 雨季从十一月持续到次年一月。天气会稍稍凉爽一些，但人们依旧玩得尽兴。十二月，满城灯火璀璨，乌节路一带尤为耀眼。滨海湾花园配上精彩绝伦的灯光秀，宛如一座奇幻仙境。 新加坡全年都有丰富多彩的节日。一月，小印度地区会因大宝森节热闹非凡，现场有五彩巡游与传统舞蹈。中国春节通常在一月或二月。唐人街挂满精致的灯笼与红色装饰品，最精彩的便是热闹的街头表演和盛大的庆典活动。新加坡美食节十月在米森普莱斯举办，你可以品尝新加坡以及世界各地的美味佳肴。 新加坡一年四季都非常适合游览，每时每刻总能找到有趣的事情体验！ 1．What is the difference between the two main seasons in Singapore? A．The amount of rainfall is very different. B．The temperature changes quickly between them. C．One season is crowded with tourists, while the other is not. D．One is for local festivals, and the other is for foreign events. 2．The underlined phrase “buzz with excitement” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．singing quietly B．moving very quickly C．being covered with colorful lights D．being full of lively energy 3．What can we infer about festivals in Singapore? A．They are usually held in certain areas. B．They all have light shows for celebration. C．They only come from Chinese and Indian traditions. D．Most of them happen in the first two months of the year. 4．Which best organizes the main topics of the passage? A．Introduction→Winter events→Spring events→Summer events→Autumn events. B．Location→Activities in summer→Activities in winter→Festivals→Fun activities. C．Beginning→Dry season activities→Wet season activities→Festivals→Fun activities. D．Weather→Dry season activities→Wet season activities→Festivals→Conclusion. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to plan a perfect trip to Singapore. B．Why Singapore is a great place to visit at any time. C．Singapore’s two main seasons and their weather features. D．The most popular festivals in different parts of Singapore. 【重难词汇、短语梳理】 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 wonderful /ˈwʌndəfl/adj. 极好的，绝妙的 explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/v. 探索，游览 event /ɪˈvent/n. 活动，赛事 cheer /tʃɪə(r)/v. 欢呼，喝彩 excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/n. 兴奋，激动 magical /ˈmædʒɪkl/adj. 神奇的 lively /ˈlaɪvli/adj. 热闹的，生机勃勃的 parade /pəˈreɪd/n. 巡游，游行 decoration /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/n. 装饰品 all year round 终年，一年四季 go out for fun 外出游玩 cheer for sb. 为某人欢呼 buzz with excitement 洋溢着兴奋热闹的气氛 any time of year 一年中的任何时候 look like 看起来像 【长难句分析】 1.It’s hot all year round, with two main seasons: a wet season with much rain and a dry season that is sunny. 翻译：这里终年炎热，主要分为两个季节：降雨充沛的雨季和阳光明媚的旱季。 句子结构：复合句，主语：It；系表：is hot；all year round 作时间状语；with two main seasons 介词短语作伴随状语；冒号后解释说明两个季节；that is sunny 是定语从句，修饰先行词 a dry season，that 在从句中作主语。 重点：all year round 终年；with 介词短语作伴随 / 后置定语；that 引导定语从句修饰事物。 2.People watch the race and cheer for the race drivers, making the whole city buzz with excitement. 翻译：人们观看比赛，为赛车手欢呼，整座城市都洋溢着热烈兴奋的氛围。 句子结构：简单句，主语：People；并列谓语：watch the race 和 cheer for the race drivers；making the whole city buzz with excitement 现在分词短语作结果状语；make + 宾语 + 动词原形作宾语补足语。 重点：cheer for sb. 为某人欢呼；现在分词 doing 作结果状语；make sb./sth. do sth. 使…… 做某事。 Passage2 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! 春天是万物复苏的时节。白昼渐渐变长，花儿开始绽放，天气转暖。但就在你以为冬天终于结束的时候 —— 意想不到的情况来了！一阵寒风袭来，你又需要穿上厚外套。这就叫作 “late spring coldness”，中文叫 “倒春寒”，意思是晚春时节天气再度变冷。 想象一下：来自南方的暖空气向北移动，遇上来自北方的冷空气。这会让天气变化十分迅速，气温骤然下降。放学后你可能穿着 T 恤打篮球，但第二天早上，你就会感到寒冷，去找冬天的夹克。 医生提醒，气温的急剧变化会让我们身体抵抗力下降，更容易生病。这也是为什么这段时间会看到更多同学缺课。 想要保持健康，享受春天吗？这里有一些小贴士： 多层穿衣。不要急着把毛衣收起来。即便早晨阳光明媚，也要随身备一件薄外套或者毛衣。 多喝热水。温水是你的最佳选择。加少许蜂蜜的热茶也有助于保暖。 坚持运动。短途慢跑或者打一场篮球可以促进血液循环，帮助身体保持强健。 新鲜空气很重要。课间打开教室窗户，有助于保持空气清新。 春天的天气充满变数。遵循这些建议，你就能从容应对 “倒春寒”，尽情享受这个美丽的季节！ 1．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. 2．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. 3．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. 4．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. 5．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. 【重难词汇、短语梳理】 wake up 苏醒；复苏 come out （花）开放 blow in 吹进来 sudden /ˈsʌdən/adj. 突然的 rapid /ˈræpɪd/adj. 迅速的 warn /wɔːn/v. 警告，提醒 weaker /ˈwiːkə(r)/adj. 更虚弱的 pack away 把…… 收起来 on hand 在手边，随时可用 keep moving 坚持运动 blood flowing 血液循环 matter /ˈmætə(r)/v. 要紧，有重要影响 stay one step ahead of 提前应对，占得先机 temperature /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/n. 温度，气温 drop in temperature 气温下降 【长难句分析】 1.This is called “late spring coldness” or “Daochunhan” in Chinese, which means it becomes cold again in late spring. 翻译：这就叫作 “late spring coldness”，中文叫 “倒春寒”，意思是晚春时节天气再度变冷。 句子结构：复合句；主语 This；谓语 is called（被动语态）；which 引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整句话；从句中 it becomes cold again 是宾语从句，作 means 的宾语。 重点：被动语态 be called；which 引导非限制性定语从句。 2.Doctors warn that the rapid change in temperature makes our bodies weaker and easier to get sick. 翻译：医生提醒，气温的急剧变化会让我们身体抵抗力下降，更容易生病。 句子结构：复合句；主语 Doctors，谓语 warn；that 引导宾语从句；从句主语 the rapid change in temperature；make + 宾语 + 形容词比较级作宾补。 重点：warn that… 提醒 / 警告……；make + 宾语 + adj. 使某物……；get sick 生病。 3.By following these tips, you can stay one step ahead of the “late spring coldness” and enjoy this beautiful season! 翻译：遵循这些建议，你就能从容应对 “倒春寒”，尽情享受这个美丽的季节！ 句子结构：简单句；By following these tips 介词+动名词作方式状语；主语 you；并列谓语can stay和(can) enjoy。 重点：by doing sth. 通过做某事；stay one step ahead of 提前应对。 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My Favourite Season My favourite season is spring. After a long, cold winter, everything begins to 1 again. The snow melts, and the weather gets 2 . Warm rain falls, and plants start to grow. Birds come back from the south and sing in the trees. I love spring because I can do many fun things. I like to 3 kites in the park with my friends. The wind is perfect for flying kites in spring. We also like to have 4 on the grass. My mom makes sandwiches and fruit salad for us. Spring is also a time of new life. Farmers work in the fields, and flowers start to bloom. The world looks 5 and green. It makes me feel happy and excited. Sometimes it rains in spring. I like to walk in the light rain and listen to the sound of 6 on the leaves. The air smells fresh after the rain. I don’t like summer because it is too 7 . Autumn is beautiful, but the leaves falling make me sad. Winter is fun for playing in the snow, but it is too cold. Spring is just right—not too hot or too cold. Every season is special, but spring is my 8 . It brings new life, fun activities and a happy feeling. I look forward to spring every year. I think it is a great time to 9 new things and enjoy the beauty of nature. Spring always makes me feel 10 . 1．A．die B．wake up C．sleep D．work 2．A．colder B．cooler C．warmer D．hotter 3．A．fly B．make C．buy D．sell 4．A．parties B．picnics C．meetings D．classes 5．A．dull B．boring C．bright D．dark 6．A．snow B．wind C．rain D．sun 7．A．hot B．cold C．cool D．warm 8．A．least favourite B．favourite C．most boring D．most difficult 9．A．try B．forget C．stop D．leave 10．A．sad B．tired C．relaxed D．excited Passage 2 （25-26七年级上·广东深圳·期中）The Autumn Equinox, called Qiufen in Chinese, is the 16th of the 24 solar terms. It comes in the middle of autumn. On this day, day and night are almost the same length. After the Autumn Equinox, nights get longer, days shorter, and the weather becomes cooler. The name Qiufen means “dividing autumn equally”, because it not only divides day and night equally but also splits autumn into two equal parts. There are three natural signs of the Autumn Equinox. First, thunder stops. The loud thunder from summer goes away. Second, insects hide. Small animals like worms and crickets dig into the soil to keep warm for winter. Third, water goes down. Rivers and ponds have less water because there is less rain. There are also some fun customs (习俗) on this day. One is worshipping (祭拜) the moon. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular, people placed moon-shaped pastries and fruits in yards, praying for family safety and a good harvest. Another is eating autumn vegetables. People pick wild vegetables and cook them with tofu to make “autumn soup”. Farmers also put rice balls in the fields, hoping to stop birds from eating their crops. When the Autumn Equinox arrives, farmers are busy harvesting. Rice fields turn golden, apples turn red, and persimmons look like little lanterns. It’s also called the “Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival”. People celebrate with joy and thank nature for the food they receive. In short, the Autumn Equinox is a special time that teaches us about balance (平衡) and helps us enjoy the beauty of nature. 1．What happens to the length of day and night after the Autumn Equinox? A．Day and night become the same. B．Day becomes longer than night. C．Night becomes longer than day. D．Both day and night become shorter. 2．What does the underlined word “equal” in paragraph 1 mean? A．The same in size. B．Different from each other. C．Changing all the time. D．Very small or little. 3．Which of the following is NOT a sign of the Autumn Equinox? A．Thunder becomes quiet. B．Birds fly to the south. C．Rivers have less water. D．Small animals dig into the soil. 4．Why do farmers put rice balls in the fields during the Autumn Equinox? A．To offer food to the moon. B．To celebrate the harvest. C．To stop birds from eating the crops. D．To celebrate the end of thunder in summer. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to celebrate the Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival. B．The meaning, natural signs, and customs of the Autumn Equinox. C．Why days get shorter and nights get longer in autumn. D．The different foods people eat during the Autumn Equinox. Passage 3 Just around the time when most of the snow has melted, spring comes honking back to my home in Spencerville, Ontario. It comes loudly. Canada geese don’t care if you’re sleeping or if you’re eating breakfast—they honk like crazy! The sound is a whisper at first: honk, honk, honk, coming from the south. Then I see tiny dots, way up high. Their calls get louder: honk, honk, honk! The dots form the letter V, moving quickly toward me in the blue sky. There are many geese flying in that V shape. The one at the front has the hardest job. When he gets tired, he moves back and another one takes a turn being the leader. They are even louder now: honk, honk, honk! The geese fly right over me. I can see their blackheads with white chinstraps. Their long black necks stretch out like darts (飞镖). Their dark brown wings wave to me as they flap through the air. I can’t hear anything else, just honk, honk, honk! I watch the geese touchdown in the field behind my house. Two black legs with webbed feet unfold from under their creamy white bellies. They stop flapping their wings and glide to perfect landings. The geese are hungry after their long journey. A farmer’s field is a great place to eat and rest. They feast on bits of leftover corn in the mud and swim in large puddles (水坑) of melted snow, looking for more food. When they find something, they tip (倾斜) forward and put their head and neck right underwater to get it. The water sure looks cold to me! More and more land until, in a few days, the field is jam-packed with noisy Canada geese. They honk to say hello to each other: honk, honk, honk, honk. They honk to warn of danger, like when my big dog Harley splashes through the puddles, ready for a game of chase! Honk. Honk. Honk. They honk because they are happy: honk, honk, honk, honk. I watch, and I listen. The geese will be leaving in another couple of days to continue on their noisy journey north. Spring is finally here! 1．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指代)? A．Time. B．Spring. C．Hometown. D．Goose. 2．Which one is the leader when Canada geese fly from the south? A．The first one. B．The last one. C．The biggest one. D．The oldest one. 3．In Paragraph 5, what does the word “glide” mean? A．Move fearfully. B．Move difficultly. C．Move strangely. D．Move smoothly. 4．Why does the writer repeat the words “honk, honk, honk” throughout the text? A．To show the readers how noisy the geese are. B．To create a lively picture that spring is coming. C．To show that there are only a couple of geese at the writer’s house. D．To explain that geese are louder than other animals at the writer’s house. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．I can hear Spring B．Farmer’s field changes C．Birds fly from the south D．Noisy Canada geese come Passage 4 Australia is a beautiful country. Here is something about different seasons in this country. Spring—September to November Spring is a beautiful time to visit Australia. There is often a lot of rain during spring. The days become longer and warmer, and the nights get shorter but are still cool. In most parts of Australia, you will need a warm coat, a hat, gloves and boots during spring. Summer—December to February The weather in summer is hot with temperatures sometimes going over 30°C． Most places have a lot of mosquitoes (蚊子) in late spring or early summer, and the black fly season begins around the same time and lasts a few weeks. Make sure you have lightweight (轻量的) clothing such as a T-shirt, shorts and a light jacket. Autumn—March to May Autumn is a wonderful time of the year in Australia. And it is a good time to travel to Australia. In autumn, the days become shorter. The leaves on the trees turn from green to orange, red, and brown before they begin falling from the trees. The autumn weather can be dry. People enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping and whale watching. Winter—June to August In some places you could see snow as early as May and as late as September. Daytime temperatures are often below 0℃. And the cold nights can be very dangerous. People need a heavy winter coat, thick wool socks and snow boots to keep warm. 1．How is the weather during the daytime in spring in Australia? A．Hot and rainy. B．Cold and dry. C．Warm and rainy. D．Cool and windy. 2．If you want to visit Australia in summer, which things do you need? A．Something to keep off the rain. B．Something to keep your head cool. C．Something to keep mosquitoes away. D．Something to keep your clothes lightweight. 3．When is a good time to visit Australia? A．July. B．April. C．June. D．August. 4．What can we know about Australia from the passage? A．It is very cold during the night in spring. B．People can see snow in December. C．It is always rainy during autumn. D．There are many flies in early summer. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Weather in Australia B．A Beautiful Country—Australia C．Traveling in Australia D．Seasons and Activities in Australia Passage 5 Why Do We Have Seasons? Have you ever wondered why we have four different seasons? 1 As the Earth travels around the sun, different parts of the planet receive different amounts of sunlight. When the northern half of the Earth faces the sun, it gets more direct sunlight. 2 When it faces away from the sun, it gets less sunlight and experiences winter. In some parts of the world, there are only two seasons. 3 Places near the equator are hot all year round. They have a wet season and a dry season instead. In the Arctic and Antarctic, there are also only two seasons—a very cold winter and a less cold summer. 4 People who live near the North Pole experience months of darkness in winter and months of daylight in summer. 5 Different seasons bring different weather, activities, and traditions. Each season has its own charm. A．The answer lies in the movement of the Earth. B．This is why we have warmer weather and longer days in summer. C．In the tropics, the seasons are very different. D．That’s why each season is special. E．However, not all places have four seasons. F．These areas have extreme differences in daylight. Passage 6 阅读短文回答问题。 Autumn is the season of colourful leaves and blue sky. Many people like this time of year best. In different countries, people do many fun things to celebrate this time. Let’s see some autumn traditions in England and America. Autumn in the UK is so much fun! At school, kids love playing conkers. Conkers are big brown seeds from chestnut trees. To play the game, kids should tie a string (绳子) to a conker first and then try to hit their friend’s conker. It is such a popular game that there is even a World Conker Match every October! Autumn is also a time for yummy food. People cook delicious British dumplings in warm meat soup. It is perfect to have this kind of food on a cold day! In the US, apples are the stars of autumn. People drink apple juice and eat apple pies. Another popular drink is the pumpkin coffee. You can find it easily at US coffee shops. But one US autumn food you may not know is chili. It is a dish made of meat, beans, onions and tomatoes. For many American children, these special foods become sweet memories (记忆). They are a happy part of growing up. Both British and American people do many fun things in autumn. How about you? What fun things do you do at this time? 根据上面短文内容回答问题（字数不超过10个单词）。 1．To play conkers, what should kids do first? 2．How often does a World Conker Match take place? 3．How do people cook British dumplings? 4．What can people easily find at US coffee shops in autumn? 5．What fun things do you do in autumn? $