《关于季节的思维导图英语》

Central Idea: Seasons

• Definition: The four distinct periods of the year, each with characteristic weather conditions and daylight hours, resulting from the Earth's axial tilt.

I. Spring (春天)

• A. Weather:
  • Mild temperatures (温和的温度)
  • Increasing sunshine (增加的阳光)
  • Rainy days (雨天)
  • Occasional frosts (偶尔的霜冻)
  • Breezy (微风的)
  • Unpredictable (不可预测的)
  • "April showers bring May flowers" (四月雨，五月花) - proverb
• B. Nature:
  • Blooming flowers (盛开的花朵)
    • Tulips (郁金香)
    • Daffodils (水仙花)
    • Cherry blossoms (樱花)
    • Lilacs (紫丁香)
    • Roses (玫瑰)
  • Trees budding (树木发芽)
    • New leaves (新叶)
  • Animals awakening from hibernation (动物从冬眠中醒来)
    • Bears (熊)
    • Squirrels (松鼠)
    • Snakes (蛇)
  • Birds returning from migration (鸟类从迁徙地返回)
    • Robins (知更鸟)
    • Swallows (燕子)
    • Crows (乌鸦)
  • Green grass (绿草)
• C. Activities:
  • Gardening (园艺)
    • Planting flowers (种植花卉)
    • Planting vegetables (种植蔬菜)
    • Mowing the lawn (修剪草坪)
  • Outdoor sports (户外运动)
    • Hiking (徒步旅行)
    • Biking (骑自行车)
    • Picnics (野餐)
    • Flying kites (放风筝)
  • Spring cleaning (春季大扫除)
  • Easter celebrations (复活节庆祝活动)
  • Enjoying the warmer weather (享受温暖的天气)
• D. Vocabulary:
  • Rebirth (重生)
  • Renewal (复兴)
  • Growth (生长)
  • Blossom (开花)
  • Sprout (发芽)
  • Vernal equinox (春分)
  • Pollen (花粉)
  • Allergy (过敏)
  • Seedling (幼苗)

II. Summer (夏天)

• A. Weather:
  • Hot temperatures (炎热的温度)
  • Sunny days (晴天)
  • High humidity (高湿度)
  • Occasional thunderstorms (偶尔的雷暴)
  • Heatwaves (热浪)
  • Longest days of the year (一年中最长的白天)
  • "Dog days of summer" (三伏天) - Idiom
• B. Nature:
  • Lush green vegetation (茂密的绿色植被)
  • Fruits ripening (水果成熟)
    • Berries (浆果)
    • Watermelon (西瓜)
    • Peaches (桃子)
    • Apples (苹果)
  • Fields of grain (麦田)
  • Animals active (动物活跃)
  • Insects buzzing (昆虫嗡嗡作响)
    • Bees (蜜蜂)
    • Butterflies (蝴蝶)
    • Mosquitoes (蚊子)
• C. Activities:
  • Swimming (游泳)
    • Pool (游泳池)
    • Ocean (海洋)
    • Lake (湖)
  • Going to the beach (去海滩)
  • Barbecues (烧烤)
  • Camping (露营)
  • Traveling (旅行)
  • Gardening (园艺) - Harvesting
  • Outdoor concerts (户外音乐会)
  • Summer vacation (暑假)
• D. Vocabulary:
  • Sunshine (阳光)
  • Heat (热)
  • Humidity (湿度)
  • Vacation (假期)
  • Relaxation (放松)
  • Sunburn (晒伤)
  • Sunglasses (太阳镜)
  • Sunscreen (防晒霜)
  • Summer solstice (夏至)
  • Hydration (水分)

III. Autumn/Fall (秋天)

• A. Weather:
  • Cooling temperatures (降温)
  • Shorter days (白天变短)
  • Changing leaves (树叶变色)
  • Crisp air (清新的空气)
  • Windy days (刮风天)
  • Foggy mornings (多雾的早晨)
  • Harvest season (收获季节)
• B. Nature:
  • Changing leaf colors (树叶颜色变化)
    • Red (红色)
    • Orange (橙色)
    • Yellow (黄色)
    • Brown (棕色)
  • Falling leaves (落叶)
  • Harvesting crops (收获庄稼)
    • Corn (玉米)
    • Pumpkins (南瓜)
    • Apples (苹果)
    • Grapes (葡萄)
  • Animals preparing for winter (动物为冬天做准备)
    • Storing food (储存食物)
    • Migrating (迁徙)
• C. Activities:
  • Hiking (徒步旅行) - enjoying the fall foliage
  • Apple picking (摘苹果)
  • Pumpkin carving (雕刻南瓜)
  • Corn mazes (玉米迷宫)
  • Hayrides (干草车)
  • Halloween celebrations (万圣节庆祝活动)
  • Thanksgiving celebrations (感恩节庆祝活动)
  • Raking leaves (耙树叶)
• D. Vocabulary:
  • Harvest (收获)
  • Foliage (树叶)
  • Crisp (脆)
  • Autumnal equinox (秋分)
  • Scarecrow (稻草人)
  • Rake (耙子)
  • Sweater (毛衣)
  • Bonfire (篝火)
  • Decline (衰退)
  • Preparation (准备)

IV. Winter (冬天)

• A. Weather:
  • Cold temperatures (寒冷的温度)
  • Snow (雪)
  • Ice (冰)
  • Shortest days of the year (一年中最短的白天)
  • Frost (霜)
  • Freezing rain (冻雨)
  • Blizzards (暴风雪)
• B. Nature:
  • Dormant trees (休眠的树木)
  • Snow-covered landscapes (被雪覆盖的风景)
  • Animals hibernating (动物冬眠)
  • Some animals migrating (一些动物迁徙)
  • Evergreen trees standing out (常绿树木脱颖而出)
• C. Activities:
  • Skiing (滑雪)
  • Snowboarding (滑雪板)
  • Ice skating (滑冰)
  • Snowball fights (打雪仗)
  • Building snowmen (堆雪人)
  • Drinking hot chocolate (喝热巧克力)
  • Staying warm indoors (呆在室内保暖)
  • Christmas celebrations (圣诞节庆祝活动)
  • New Year's celebrations (新年庆祝活动)
• D. Vocabulary:
  • Snowflake (雪花)
  • Ice (冰)
  • Freezing (冰冻)
  • Hibernation (冬眠)
  • Winter solstice (冬至)
  • Scarf (围巾)
  • Gloves (手套)
  • Hat (帽子)
  • Cozy (舒适)
  • Frostbite (冻伤)

V. Transitions Between Seasons

• A. Spring to Summer: Longer days, warmer temperatures, more outdoor activities.
• B. Summer to Autumn: Shorter days, cooler temperatures, changing leaf colors.
• C. Autumn to Winter: Decreasing sunlight, colder temperatures, potential for snow and ice.
• D. Winter to Spring: Increasing sunlight, warmer temperatures, melting snow and ice.

VI. Impact on Life

• A. Agriculture: Planting and harvesting schedules depend on the seasons.
• B. Clothing: Different types of clothing are worn depending on the weather.
• C. Food: Seasonal fruits and vegetables are available at different times of the year.
• D. Mood: Changes in weather and daylight can affect mood and energy levels. (Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD)
• E. Travel: Travel plans are often influenced by the season and weather conditions.