《英语一年四季思维导图》

I. Spring (春)

A. General Characteristics (总体特征)

• 1. Renewal (复苏): New beginnings, rebirth of nature.
  • a. "A time for new beginnings."
  • b. "Everything feels fresh and renewed."
    • 2. Warmth (温暖): Gradual increase in temperature.
  • a. "The weather starts to get warmer."
  • b. "Say goodbye to the cold winter."
    • 3. Growth (生长): Plants begin to grow and blossom.
  • a. "Flowers bloom and trees sprout leaves."
  • b. "Gardens come to life."
    • 4. Rain (雨): Often associated with showers and increased rainfall.
  • a. "April showers bring May flowers."
  • b. "Rain helps the plants grow."

B. Vocabulary (词汇)

• 1. Nature (自然): Blossom, sprout, bud, bloom, blossom, seedling, sunshine, rainbow, pollen, soil.
  • a. Verbs: grow, bloom, sprout, bud, germinate, pollinate.
  • b. Adjectives: lush, vibrant, verdant, fresh, blooming.
    • 2. Weather (天气): Showers, breeze, mild, sunny, cloudy, thaw, melting.
  • a. Phrases: "The sun is shining," "a gentle breeze," "mild temperatures."
    • 3. Activities (活动): Gardening, hiking, picnics, kite flying, bird watching, spring cleaning, Easter egg hunt.
  • a. Verbs: plant, sow, cultivate, explore, hike, fly, watch.
    • 4. Holidays (节日): Easter, April Fool's Day, Mother's Day (in some countries).
  • a. Easter: Bunny, eggs, hunt, chocolate.

C. Idioms & Expressions (习语和表达)

• 1. "Spring into action": To become active or energetic.
  • a. "After a long winter, it's time to spring into action and start working on our goals."
    • 2. "A spring in one's step": To walk with energy and enthusiasm.
  • a. "She had a spring in her step after receiving the good news."
    • 3. "No spring chicken": Not young anymore.
  • a. "He might be good at computers, but he's no spring chicken."

II. Summer (夏)

A. General Characteristics (总体特征)

• 1. Heat (炎热): High temperatures and long days.
  • a. "The hottest time of the year."
  • b. "Days are long and nights are short."
    • 2. Sunshine (阳光): Abundant sunlight and clear skies.
  • a. "The sun shines brightly all day long."
  • b. "Perfect weather for outdoor activities."
    • 3. Vacation (假期): A popular time for travel and holidays.
  • a. "School is out for summer vacation."
  • b. "Many people go on holiday to the beach or the mountains."
    • 4. Growth & Abundance (生长与丰收): Fruits and vegetables ripen.
  • a. "Gardens are full of ripe fruits and vegetables."
  • b. "Nature is at its peak."

B. Vocabulary (词汇)

• 1. Weather (天气): Hot, sunny, humid, scorching, breeze, heatwave, thunderstorm, drought.
  • a. Phrases: "The sun is blazing," "a gentle breeze," "sweltering heat."
    • 2. Nature (自然): Beach, ocean, lake, forest, meadow, crops, harvest, wildflowers.
  • a. Verbs: swim, sunbathe, hike, camp, harvest.
    • 3. Activities (活动): Swimming, sunbathing, picnics, barbecues, camping, hiking, water sports, festivals.
  • a. Nouns: sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear, ice cream, lemonade.
    • 4. Holidays (节日): Independence Day (USA), Summer Solstice.
  • a. Independence Day: Fireworks, barbecue, celebration, patriotism.

C. Idioms & Expressions (习语和表达)

• 1. "Summer fling": A short, casual romantic relationship.
  • a. "They had a summer fling while on vacation."
    • 2. "Dog days of summer": The hottest and most unpleasant days of summer.
  • a. "During the dog days of summer, it's best to stay indoors."
    • 3. "Indian Summer": A period of unusually warm weather in late autumn.
  • a. "We enjoyed a beautiful Indian summer this year."

III. Autumn (秋)

A. General Characteristics (总体特征)

• 1. Cooling Temperatures (气温下降): Gradual decrease in temperature.
  • a. "The weather starts to get cooler and crisper."
  • b. "Say goodbye to the hot summer days."
    • 2. Changing Leaves (落叶): Leaves change color and fall from trees.
  • a. "The leaves turn beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow."
  • b. "The ground is covered in fallen leaves."
    • 3. Harvest (收获): A time to harvest crops and prepare for winter.
  • a. "Farmers harvest their crops before the cold weather arrives."
  • b. "A time of abundance and gratitude."
    • 4. Shorter Days (白天缩短): The days become shorter and the nights become longer.
  • a. "The sun sets earlier in the afternoon."
  • b. "More hours of darkness."

B. Vocabulary (词汇)

• 1. Nature (自然): Leaves, pumpkin, apple, corn, harvest, acorns, squirrel, rake, crisp air.
  • a. Verbs: fall, rustle, harvest, rake.
  • b. Adjectives: golden, crimson, russet, crisp, cool.
    • 2. Weather (天气): Cool, crisp, windy, breezy, chilly, foggy, overcast, frost.
  • a. Phrases: "A crisp autumn day," "a gentle breeze," "the air is chilly."
    • 3. Activities (活动): Apple picking, pumpkin carving, hayrides, hiking, leaf peeping, bonfires, corn mazes.
  • a. Nouns: sweater, scarf, boots, cider.
    • 4. Holidays (节日): Halloween, Thanksgiving.
  • a. Halloween: Costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, haunted houses.
  • b. Thanksgiving: Family, feast, gratitude, turkey.

C. Idioms & Expressions (习语和表达)

• 1. "Turn over a new leaf": To start behaving in a better way.
  • a. "He decided to turn over a new leaf and quit smoking."
    • 2. "Autumn years": The later years of someone's life.
  • a. "She enjoyed her autumn years traveling the world."
    • 3. "As easy as falling off a log": Very easy. (Relates to falling leaves)
  • a. "The test was as easy as falling off a log."

IV. Winter (冬)

A. General Characteristics (总体特征)

• 1. Cold (寒冷): Low temperatures and frozen landscapes.
  • a. "The coldest time of the year."
  • b. "Freezing temperatures are common."
    • 2. Snow (雪): Often associated with snowfall and icy conditions.
  • a. "Snow covers the ground and trees."
  • b. "Icy roads can be dangerous."
    • 3. Short Days (白天最短): The days are short and the nights are long.
  • a. "The sun sets very early in the afternoon."
  • b. "Long hours of darkness."
    • 4. Rest (休息): A time for hibernation and indoor activities.
  • a. "Animals hibernate to survive the cold winter."
  • b. "A time for cozy indoor activities."

B. Vocabulary (词汇)

• 1. Weather (天气): Cold, snowy, icy, freezing, blizzard, frost, sleet, hail.
  • a. Phrases: "A bitter cold," "icy roads," "a snowy landscape."
    • 2. Nature (自然): Snowflakes, icicles, frost, evergreen trees, bare branches.
  • a. Verbs: freeze, snow, ice over, hibernate.
    • 3. Activities (活动): Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, building snowmen, drinking hot chocolate, reading books.
  • a. Nouns: mittens, gloves, scarf, hat, coat, boots, fireplace.
    • 4. Holidays (节日): Christmas, New Year's Eve, Hanukkah.
  • a. Christmas: Presents, tree, carols, family, Santa Claus.
  • b. New Year's Eve: Celebrations, fireworks, resolutions.

C. Idioms & Expressions (习语和表达)

• 1. "Break the ice": To make people feel more comfortable.
  • a. "He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting."
    • 2. "The tip of the iceberg": Only a small part of a larger problem.
  • a. "The financial difficulties are just the tip of the iceberg."
    • 3. "In the dead of winter": The coldest part of winter.
  • a. "It's hard to believe anything can grow in the dead of winter."

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