MODULE 11 The weatherUnit 2 Whens the best time to visit your town or country?Listen to the passage and answer the questions.1.How many cities or states in USA are mentioned in the passage? 2. What are they? Four cities and two states.The cities are New York, Washington D.C., New England and Los Angeles.The states are Alaska, Texas and California. Try to find the cities on the map of the USA.CaliforniaLos AngelesTexasAlaskaNew YorkWashingtonNew EnglandRead the passage and decide what you can see in the photos.New EnglandLos AngelesNew York washington D.C.Which places are they?Talk about the pictures. Read the advice and explain why .the map of the USABring a good mapBecause you may want to travel around.fall in New England Bring your cameraBecause you may want to take photos of the autumn leaves.Los Angeles Bring a swimsuit Because you might want to swim in the sea.New York or Washington D.C in winterVisit in May or Oct.Because its not too hot then. In winter there is a lot of snow.Read the passage and complete the table.Places Best time to visitReason (Why)New York & Washington DC The weather starts to get cooler and the trees start to change colour.all the year roundAlaska TexasMay or OctoberIts not too hot then.New EnglandSeptember Los AngelesThe weather is fine all year.July & AugustIt isnt very cold.summer & fallIts usually hot and sunny compared to many other places.Read the passage again and check the sentences True or False.1.Its too hot in May in New York. 2. Its fall in September in New England. 3. Its 4,000 kilometers from Los Angeles to New England. 4. You cant swim in Los Angeles in December. 5. Its bright all day in winter in Alaska.F T T F F not too hotcandarkComplete the sentences. 1. September is _ to New England.2. Its _ your camera.the best time to go a good idea to bring_ in May or October are New York and Washington D.C.The good places to visit 4. Alaska is _ in July and August.pleasant to visit3. A good reason to visit California in December is _ the Sun.that its nice to see5. In the evening its _ _ some warm clothes.a good idea to wear6._ the USA is any time you like!The best time to visit Match the two parts of the sentences.1. You can come any time you like, but2 .Its very beautiful then because the best time to visit England is in spring. there are lots of flowers.3. It often rains in spring so4 .Bring a coat because its a good idea to take an umbrella.the weather changes very quickly.5. It can be warm in the morning, but6.Our plan is to walk in the countryside, so soon it will become cool. wear comfortable shoes.7. London is a big city, but8 .Lets stay for a long time because well find our way with a good map.there are lots of things to see.Important points.1.please v. “使高兴，使喜欢” 2.pleasure n. “愉快，高兴，乐事” 3.pleased adj. “高兴的，满意的”，相当于happy或glad,常作表语，与 with连用表示“对感到满意”。 4.pleasant adj. “令人愉快的，高兴的”，常作定语、表语。1.词义辨析：please, pleased, pleasure, pleasant填空:please, pleased, pleasant, pleasure1.The childrens performance _ them. 2.We are very_ with his work. 3.It gives me _ to hear of your progress. 4.To visit China in spring is a _ trip for us. 5. Its _ to listen to light music.pleasedpleasedpleasurepleasantpleasantor 并列连词，意思是“或者；否则”。but 并列连词，意思是 “但是“，表示前后 是转折关系。and 并列连词，在句子中表示顺接。so 并列连词，表示前后两个句子是因果关 系。because是从属连词，引导的是原因状语从 句2. so, and, because, but, or填空:so, and, because, but, or1. Get up early, _ youll be late.2. The weather is often lovely, _ sometimes it changes quickly.3. Study hard, _ youll catch up with your friends. 4. I do well in painting, _ Ill join the art club.5.She cant come to school _ she is ill.orbutandsobecause3. bring a good map4.travel around5.arrive in / at, get to, reach6.The weather starts to get cooler.7.Its a good idea to bring your camera.8.take a photo of9.4,000 kilometres away10. from time to time 时常11.compared to12.freezing cold13. Its pleasant to visit Alaska.or 并列连词，意思是“或者；否则”。but 并列连词，意思是 “但是“，表示前后 是转折关系。and 并列连词，在句子中表示顺接。so 并列连词，表示前后两个句子是因果关 系。because是从属连词，引导的是原因状语从 句Exercises.请根据句意及括号内所给汉语提示写出 所缺单词。1. My father bought a _ (照相机) for me on my birthday. 2. We had a _ (令人愉快的) trip to London last month. 3. Its raining and you should take an _ (雨伞) with you. camerapleasantumbrella4. It will get cooler and cooler when _ (秋天) comes. 5. Bring your_ (游泳衣) because you might go swimming in the sea.autumn / fallswimsu