Seasons Исполнитель

Seasons

There are four seasons in a year. They are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Every season consists of three months.

It is very nice in spring. March, April and May are spring months. The sky is often blue. The sun begins to shine more brightly, the days become longer and the spring flowers appear everywhere. Nature is very beautiful in spring. Everyone enjoys the beginning of spring. It is warm and sometimes it rains, but the rain is warm and pleasant.

Summer comes after spring. June, July and August are summer months. Summer is as nice as spring. The sun shines brightly. It is warm and sometimes hot. Summer is the hottest season of the year. That’s why it is not enjoyable to stay in the city in summer, and most people go to the country. The days are long and the nights are short. The longest day of the year is June 21. Children don’t go to school in summer. They have their summer holidays. The pupils usually relax during their summer holidays and in September they begin their studies again.

September, the first month of autumn, is usually very pleasant. It is not cold yet outdoors, and the trees with their red and yellow leaves look very beautiful. It is warm in September. But in October cold winds begin to blow, leaves fall to the ground, it gets colder and sometimes it begins raining. The rain is cold and not pleasant at all. The days get shorter and the nights get longer. There are a lot of fruits and vegetables in autumn in Uzbekistan. On the first day of autumn we celebrate the independence of our republic.

Winter begins in December and ends in March. It is the coldest season of the year. In Uzbekistan winter is very nice with its sunny frosty days. It often snows. Sometimes much snow on the ground. It gets dark early in the evening. The days are short and the nights are long. The shortest day of the year is December 21. Winter is a good time for sports. In winter many people go skating and skiing. Children can play hockey. At the end of winter the sun begins to shine as brightly as in spring, but it is not yet as warm as spring. After winter comes spring. People look forward to it. In spring nature awakens from a long winter dream.

Comprehension Questions

1. When do the days become longer? When do they become shorter?
2. When do people like to go to the country? Why?
3. When does it rain in Uzbekistan?
4. During which seasons are the bazaars full?

Discussion Questions

1. What is your favourite season? Why do you think that?
2. What is your least favourite season? Why?
3. What sports do you like to play? What season is the best for each?