How do we know the weather? We learn it on the radio and TV every day. Different countries have different weather. For example, the weather in Australia is different from that in China. Because the seasons* in Australia are the opposite*. Its summer is from December to February. But in our country, it’s winter this time. And its winter is in June, July and August. So when it’s spring in China, it’s autumn in Australia. Isn't it interesting?

1.People can learn the weather ____ every day.

A. on the radio          B. on TV            C. on a magazine      D. Both A and B

2.The weather in different countries is _____.

   A. the same            B. different           C. hot               D. cold

3.In China, ____ is from December to February. 

   A. spring              B. summer           C. autumn            D. winter

4.The weather in Australia is _____ in July.

   A. hot                 B. cold              C. rainy             D. sunny

5.If you go to Australia in July, you can take_____.

A. shorts               B. T-shirts           C. warm clothes       D. sunglasses

For many people of Norway(挪威)，skiing(滑雪) is the best way to have fun in winter. Almost everyone can ski. Children learn to ski after they learn to walk. Long long ago in Norway, there were no buses, trains or cars. People had to find a way to walk over the deep snow. Skis were the right answer!

Although they love winter, the people of Norway are also happy to see summer come. They enjoy the out-door activities at any time of the year. In summer they swim and sunbathe near the beach. Some people go cycling and go mountain climbing. Sail-boating is also very popular during the warm sunny summer months.

The Norwegians(挪威人), like people everywhere, find many in-door ways to have a good time. During the long winter they also enjoy movies. They like to read books from the libraries in all seasons. Family life is very important to the people of Norway.

1.In winter, _______ is the most popular sport for Norwegians to have a good time.

A. skiing                                  B. skating                          C. climbing

2. Long long time ago, Norwegians skied to ________.

A. have fun                             B. keep fit           C. cross the deep snow

3.We can find _________ kinds of outdoor activities in the passage.

A. 5                                         B. 6                                           C. 7

4.From the passage we know __________.

A. Norwegians like winter, but they don’t like summer.

B. Norwegians don’t think family life is very important.

C. Norwegians also like indoor activities.

5. The writer wants to tell us about Norwegians’ _________.

A. sports                                 B. life                                            C. habits

When I was a kid, I liked summer best. 36 ?  Because I could do what I like. I could go 37 at the pool. I could 38 my beautiful skirts. And of course there 39 no school. But autumn (秋天) is my 40 season now.

Summer is too hot, so I always 41 in the house. I 42 like it. Winter is usually too 43 . I don’t like to go outside and I have to wear lots of warm clothes. In spring (春天) it usually rains. It’s my second favorite season.

Autumn is the best. It isn’t too hot 44 too cold. The temperature (温度) is 45 18℃and 22℃. It’s a great time of the year. I like it.

Carrots(胡萝卜) are grown on farms and in small family gardens all over the world. They are easy to plant and easy to harvest(收获). They have a good taste.

When people think about carrots, they usually think they are a kind of long, thin, orange-colored vegetable. In fact, carrots are in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.

Carrots should be grown in a field that does not have water for a long time. The earth also should not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over(翻土). 

Weather, soil condition(土壤状况), and time affect(影响) the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.

The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually, the brighter the color is, the better the taste is.

Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.

Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.

1.Carrots are easy to plant but hard to harvest.

2.Carrots should be grown in a field without water for a long time.

3.The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its size.

4.Everyone knows that carrots can be grown during the winter months.

5.We can prepare and eat carrots in many different ways.