Seasons and weather

You're going to do a project about the seasons. Study the information about the seasons, weather and various activities in children's blogs to compose your story. * Read Tom's blog about spring and answer the question. In what month do thunderstorms start? In March, blizzards can strike again, and the sky is often covered with dark clouds. But it doesn't last long, and by the end of March a grey sky brightens, and you can see blooming flowers and trees. This is the time when nature begins to wake up from its winter sleep. April brings total rejuvenation to the woods, fields and meadows. Animals leave their lairs and birds return home. In May, the sunshine becomes brighter and hotter while days become longer. But the beginning of May is famous for its heavy rains and thunderstorms. Children like spring very much. They like to play different games in the yards and on the sports grounds.

* Read Mike's blog about autumn and answer the question. In what month do birds fly south? It is usually still warm in September, but nights become cooler and longer. Days are often rainy and foggy. At the beginning of October, cold winds start blowing and leaves on the trees begin to turn from green to yellow. Autumn is also a harvest season. Vegetables, fruit, wheat and rye are harvested at this time. In November, early frosts begin, and the hoarfrost appears on the ground and trees. Birds start flying away to the south and animals prepare for winter. The summer holidays are over. Children go to school again. They are glad to see their friends and teachers. In their free time, children read books, watch TV or play computer games.

* Read Ann's blog about winter and answer the question. In what month is it getting warmer? Winter is the coldest season of a year. It begins in December. This is the time when lakes and rivers start covering with ice and the first snow begins to fall. When there is a lot of snow in the streets and the ice is strong enough, people often go outside for their favourite winter amusements like skiing, skating, sledging and throwing snowballs. The end of December is the end of a year itself, and a new year comes with January. In this month, there are hard frosts and blizzards rage. It usually lasts until the middle of February and then changes into slight thaw periods. The weather becomes quite warm and sunny, and we can feel the spring approaching. Children like winter because they can ski or sledge. Boys like to play hockey and snowballs. Girls like to skate and make a snowman. In winter, the people of our country celebrate New Year’s Day. They decorate a New Year tree and give presents to each other. Everybody likes this holiday.

* Read Kate's blog about summer and answer the question. In what month do people go to the forest with baskets? Although summer is the hottest season of a year, the weather is often cool and rainy in June. In July, it is getting hotter and drier. During this period people usually spend time by the sea, lakes and rivers. They eat ice cream and have cold drinks, saving themselves from the heat. The weather usually remains unchanged till the end of August. There are many fruit and vegetables in summer. You can pick mushrooms and berries in the forests. Children like summer very much because they have holidays in summer. Some children go to the camps and to the country. Others stay in town. All of them spend time swimming, sunbathing and playing.

*Match the weather to the seasons.

**Read Mike's blog about autumn again and tick all the right sentences to answer the question. Why do children like autumn? It is usually still warm in September, but nights become cooler and longer. Days are often rainy and foggy. At the beginning of October, cold winds start blowing and leaves on the trees begin to turn from green to yellow. Autumn is also a harvest season. Vegetables, fruit, wheat and rye are harvested at this time. In November, early frosts begin, and the hoarfrost appears on the ground and trees. Birds start flying away to the south and animals prepare for winter. The summer holidays are over. Children go to school again. They are glad to see their friends and teachers. In their free time, children read books, watch TV or play computer games.

**Read Kate's blog about summer again and tick all the right sentences to answer the question. Why do children like summer? Although summer is the hottest season of a year, the weather is often cool and rainy in June. In July, it is getting hotter and drier. During this period people usually spend time by the sea, lakes and rivers. They eat ice cream and have cold drinks, saving themselves from the heat. The weather usually remains unchanged till the end of August. There are many fruit and vegetables in summer. You can pick mushrooms and berries in the forests. Children like summer very much because they have holidays in summer. Some children go to the camps and to the country. Others stay in town. All of them spend time swimming, sunbathing and playing.

**Read Ann's blog about winter again and tick all the right sentences to answer the question. Why do children like winter? Winter is the coldest season of a year. It begins in December. This is the time when lakes and rivers start covering with ice and the first snow begins to fall. When there is a lot of snow in the streets and the ice is strong enough, people often go outside for their favourite winter amusements like skiing, skating, sledging and throwing snowballs. The end of December is the end of a year itself, and a new year comes with January. In this month, there are hard frosts and blizzards rage. It usually lasts until the middle of February and then changes into slight thaw periods. The weather becomes quite warm and sunny, and we can feel the spring approaching. Children like winter because they can ski or sledge. Boys like to play hockey and snowballs. Girls like to skate and make a snowman. In winter, the people of our country celebrate New Year’s Day. They decorate a New Year tree and give presents to each other. Everybody likes this holiday.

**Read Tom's blog about spring again and tick all the right sentences to answer the question. Why do children like spring? In March, blizzards can strike again, and the sky is often covered with dark clouds. But it doesn't last long, and by the end of March a grey sky brightens, and you can see blooming flowers and trees. This is the time when nature begins to wake up from its winter sleep. April brings total rejuvenation to the woods, fields and meadows. Animals leave their lairs and birds return home. In May, the sunshine becomes brighter and hotter while days become longer. But the beginning of May is famous for its heavy rains and thunderstorms. Children like spring very much. They like to play different games in the yards and on the sports grounds.

*** Connect the parts to get the right sentences about the seasons for your project.