Reading the seasons
- 1. The Seasons The Teacher: -Today I want to discuss the seasons of the year. Who can tell me the names of the four seasons in English? A Student: -Spring, summer, fall, winter. (raising his hand) -And when does spring begin? -Spring begins on March 21 and ends on June 21. -And summer? -Summer begins on June 21 and ends on September 21. -And the fall or autumn? -What is the difference, Mr. Smith, between the two words fall and autumn? -There is no difference. Sometimes we refer to this season of the year as the fall, other times as the autumn. I believe that the fall is the more popular term. But when does the fall begin? -September 21-and it ends on December 21. -That is correct. And, of course, winter then begins on December 21 and continues until March 21. Are these seasons always the same everywhere throughout the world? - I think it depends upon the climate and the geographical location of a country. -That's right. In some countries, for example, the summer is a warm season; in other countries it is a cool season. In still other countries, the tropical countries for example, the climate changes very little from one season to another, and in these countries it is almost more correct to say that there are only two seasons, a warm season and a second season, slightly cooler. 1. What are the four seasons of the year? 2. When does summer begin? 3. When does winter begin? 4. Does spring come before or after winter? 5. Does fall come before or after summer? 6. Are these seasons the same everywhere throughout the world or do they differ in different countries? 7. In the United States, is summer a warm or a cold season? 8. In your native country, is winter a warm or a cold season? 9. Why is it correct to say that in some countries there are only two seasons a year? 10. Does the temperature change much or little during the year in these countries? 11. Does the temperature change much or little during the year in the United States? 12. Is the climate the same everywhere in the United States or are there great differences of temperature within the United States? 13. When does the summer begin in your country? 14. Is Lima warm or cold, and what about Piura? 15. Is Iquitos warmer or colder than Lima? Exercise John studies with us every day. John will study with us tomorrow. I eat lunch at twelve o'clock. Tomorrow I will eat lunch at two o'clock. We come to school by bus. Tomorrow we will come to school by taxi. Mary and John leave home at nine o¡¯clock... Mary and John will leave home tomorrow at eight o'clock. They will go first to the station and they will take the train to Washington. They will arrive in Wash- ington at one o'clock. Will Helen go with them to Washington? No, Helen won't go with them. Why won't she go with them? She won't go because she is sick. When will they return from Washington? They won't return before Sunday. Why won't they return before Sunday? They won't return before Sunday because they want to see all the famous places in Washington.
- 2. 1. What time will you go to bed tonight? 2. What time will you get up tomorrow? 3. What time do you leave home every morning for school? 4. What time will you leave home tomorrow morning? 5. What time does John arrive home from school every day? 6. What time do you arrive home every day? 7. What time will you arrive home tomorrow? 8. Tomorrow, will you go to school with anybody or will you go alone? 9. When will you have your vacation? 10. What¡¯s your favorite season of the year? Why? 11. Where will you go on your vacation next summer? 12. What¡¯s the difference between the terms autumn and fall? 13. Which is larger an apple, an egg or a lemon? 14. What did eat for breakfast this morning? 15. What are the months of the year?