(共11张PPT)
low
below
zero
until
groundhog
bush
adj. 低的;浅的
prep.&adv. 低于;在……下面
num. 零
conj. 直到……为止
n. 土拨鼠
n. 灌木
Presentation
Learn some new words
How do you know spring is coming
winter Jasmine
groundhogs come out of a hole.
In North America
Lesson6 Stories about Spring
When is Groundhog Day
on February 2
Culture Tip
Groundhog Day is on February 2. On that Day, a small animal called a groundhog comes out of a hole in the ground. If it sees its shadow, then spring won't come for another 6 weeks. But if the groundhog does not see its shadow, then spring is very close. How does a groundhog know It doesn't! It's just a very old tradition in North America,
jackets and boots
in shorts and T-shirts
play “snow” soccer
in Edmonton’ spring
sugar bush [ uɡ bu ]
枫糖树林
make syrup ['s r p]
n. 糖浆
Listen:
what is Jenny writing about in her letter
Read the lesson and answer the questions.
1. Why does Jenny think the weather in Edmonton is a little wild
Because the weather in March can be cold and snowy or warm and sunny.
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2. What activities do people in Canada do in spring
They drive to the countryside on weekends.
3. Why does Jenny love spring
Because she can take part in all the fun activities and summer follows it.
Summary
1.与……一样/相同 1. as…as…
2.与……不一样/相同 2. not as/so…as…
3.在周末 3. on/at weekends
4.直到……才…… 4. not…until…
5.一点点疯狂/狂野 5. a little wild
6. 不得不 6. have to
7. 期望 7. look forward to