After studying this unit, students are expected to

1. understand and use the language for talking about weather and climate;

2. know how to  describe  weather and climate;

3. understand expressions of dates, time and temperature;

4. practice listening for specific information.

Weather plays a very important role in people’s daily life. There is a great difference in the climate between the northern part and the southern part of China. In the South, summer is very hot and muggy with a lot of rain, while winter is mild with no snow at all. In the North, summer is sunny and mild, while winter is windy and cold with a lot of snow. 

●  Work with your partner, discussing the following questions, and then share your answers with the rest of the class.

1. Do you know the words to describe different kinds of weather? 

2. Where do you usually get your weather information? 

3. Which do you like better, hot weather or cold weather? Why?