The Earth and the Sun

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小学六年级英语 The sun and the moon 形容词比较级

小学六年级英语     The sun and the moon      形容词比较级
A. for . B to C. at
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Because it’s much nearer to the Earth than the other stars.
You mustn’t look at the sun. It’s bad for your eyes.
Comparatives
tall short e.g.
John
Cindy
A. big B. bigger C. small
D. smaller
( C ) The Earth is ______than the sun.
A. big B.much larger C. much smaller D. huger
( A ) Don’t look at the sun. It’s bad____your eyes.
I am much taller than Peter. heavy h_e_a_v_i_e_r_ 2 bright _b_r_ig_h_t_er_ 3 big _b_ig_g_e_r__ 4 small _s_m_a_ll_e_r_ 5 light _li_g_ht_e_r__6 near _ne_a_r_e_r__ 7 far _f_a_r_th_e_r_ further
the moon. 重的多
the stars
the
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sun
The sun is much brighter than
the other stars.
The sun is much nearer to the
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the sun
It’s a star. It’s bigger than the other stars. It’s brighter than the other stars.

关于地球的知识英语

关于地球的知识英语

关于地球的知识英语英文回答:Earth Overview.Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known planet in the universe that supports life. It is a dynamic planet with a complex and ever-changing atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Earth's surface is made up of continents, oceans, and islands. The continents are composed of rock and soil, while the oceans are filled with water. The islands are pieces of land that are surrounded by water.Earth's atmosphere is composed of gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. The atmosphere protects the planet from harmful radiation and helps to regulate the temperature. Earth's hydrosphere is composed of water in all its forms, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and glaciers. The hydrosphere is essential for life onEarth, as it provides water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation. Earth's biosphere is composed of all living things on the planet. The biosphere includes plants, animals, and microorganisms.Earth's History.Earth is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old. The planet formed from a cloud of gas and dust that collapsed under its own gravity. As the Earth cooled, a solid crust formed on the surface. The crust was constantly bombarded by asteroids and comets, which helped to shape the planet's surface.About 3.8 billion years ago, the first life forms appeared on Earth. These early life forms were simple, single-celled organisms. Over time, life on Earth evolved and became more complex. About 540 million years ago, the first land plants evolved. About 360 million years ago, the first animals evolved.Earth's Future.The future of Earth is uncertain. Some scientistsbelieve that the planet will continue to be habitable for billions of years. Others believe that the planet will eventually become too hot or too cold to support life.The future of Earth also depends on human activity. Humans are currently releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which is causing the planet to warm. This warming could lead to a number of negative consequences, such as rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and the loss of biodiversity.中文回答:地球概况。

大学英语精读:第五册UNIT5

大学英语精读:第五册UNIT5

As the author points out below, the success of science has less to do with a particular method than with an essential attitude of the scientist. This attitude is essentially one of inquiry, experimentation and humility before the facts. Therefore, a good scientist is an honest one. True scientists do not bow to any authority but they are ever ready to modify or even abandon their ideas if adequate evidence is found contradicting them. Scientists, they do place a high value on honesty.Science and the Scientific Attitudeby Paul G. Hewitt Science is the body of knowledge about nature that represents the collective efforts, insights, findings, and wisdom of the human race. Science is not something new but had its beginnings before recorded history when humans first discovered reoccurring relationships around them. Through careful observations of these relationships, they began to know nature and, because of nature's dependability, found they could make predictions to enable some control over their surroundings. Science made its greatest headway in the sixteenth century when people began asking answerable questions about nature —— when they began replacing superstition by a systematic search for order —— when experiment in addition to logic was used to test ideas. Where people once tried to influence natural events with magic and supernatural forces, they now had science to guide them. Advance was slow, however, because of the powerful opposition to scientific methods and ideas. In about 1510 Copernicus suggested that the sun was stationary and that the earth revolved about the sun. He refuted the idea that the earth was the center of the universe. After years of hesitation, he published his findings but died before his book was circulated. His book was considered heretical and dangerous and was banned by the Church for 200 years. A century after Copernicus, the mathematician Bruno was burned at the stake —— largely for supporting Copernicus, suggesting the sun to be a star, and suggesting that space was infinite. Galileo was imprisoned for popularizing the Copernican theory and for his other contributions to scientific thought. Yet a couple of centuries later, Copernican advocates seemed harmless. This happens age after age. In the early 1800s geologists met with violent condemnation because they differed with the Genesis account of creation. Later in the same century, geology was safe, but theories of evolution were condemned and the teaching of them forbidden. This most likely continues. "At every crossway on the road that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by a thousand men appointed to guard the past." Every age has one or more groups of intellectual rebels who are persecuted, condemned, or suppressed at the time; but to a later age, they seem harmless and often essential to the elevation of human conditions. The enormous success of science has led to the general belief that scientists have developed and ate employing a "method" - a method that is extremely effective in gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge. Galileo, famous scientist of the 1600s, is usually credited with being the "Father of the Scientific Method." His method is essentially as follows: 1. Recognize a problem. 2. Guess an answer. 3. Predict the consequences of the guess. 4. Perform experiments to test predictions. 5. Formulate the simplest theory organizes the three main ingredients: guess, prediction, experimental outcome. Although this cookbook method has a certain appeal, to has not been the key to most of the breakthroughs and discoveries in science. Trial and error, experimentation without guessing, accidental discovery, and other methods account for much of the progress in science. Rather than a particular method, the success of science has more to do with an attitude common to scientists. This attitude is essentially one of inquiry, experimentation, and humility before the facts. If a scientist holds an idea to be true and finds any counterevidence whatever, the idea is either modified or abandoned. In the scientific spirit, the idea must be modified or abandoned in spite of the reputation of the person advocating it. As an example, the greatly respected Greek philosopher Aristotle said that falling bodies fall at a speed proportional to their weight. This false idea was held to be true for more than 2,000 years because of Aristotle's immense authority. In the scientific spirit, however, a single verifiable experiment to the contrary outweighs any authority, regardless of reputation or the number of followers and advocates. Scientists must accept facts even when they would like them to be different. They must strive to distinguish between what they see and what they wish to see —— for humanity's capacity for self-deception is vast. People have traditionally tended to adopt general rules, beliefs, creeds, theories, and ideas without thoroughly questioning their validity and to retain them long after they have been shown to be meaningless, false, or at least questionable. The most widespread assumptionsare the least questioned. Most often, when an idea is adopted, particular attention is given to cases that seem to support it, while cases that seem to refute it are distorted, belittled, or ignored. We feel deeply that it is a sign of weakness to "change out minds." Competent scientists, however, must be expert at changing their minds. This is because science seeks not to defend our beliefs but to improve them. Better theories are made by those who are not hung up on prevailing ones. Away from their profession, scientists are inherently no more honest or ethical than other people. But in their profession they work in an arena that puts a high premium on honesty. The cardinal rule in science is that all claims must be testable —— they must be capable, at least in principle, of being proved wrong. For example, if someone claims that a certain procedure has a certain result, it must in principle be possible to perform a procedure that will either confirm or contradict the claim. If confirmed, then the claim is regarded as useful and a stepping-stone to further knowledge. None of us has the time or energy or resources to test every claim, so most of the time we must take somebody's word. However, we must have some criterion for deciding whether one person's word is as good as another's and whether one claim is as good as another. The criterion, again, is that the claim must be testable. To reduce the likelihood of error, scientists accept the word only of those whose ideas, theories, and findings are testable —— if not in practice then at least in principle. Speculations that cannot be tested are regarded as "unscientific." This has the long-run effect of compelling honesty - findings widely publicized among fellow scientists are generally subjected to further testing. Sooner or later, mistake (and lies) are bound to be found out; wishful thinking is bound to be exposed. The honesty so important to the progress of science thus becomes a matter of self-interest to scientists. NEW WORDS represent vt. be a sign or symbol of; act for 代表 collective a. of or shared by a group of people 集体的 insight n. the power of using one's mind to see or understand the true nature of a situation 洞察⼒ wisdom n. intelligence and good judgment 智慧 reoccur vi. occur again dependability n. reliability, trustworthiness prediction n. the act of predicting or sth. predicted 预测 headway n. motion forward; progress answerable n. able to be answered replace vt. take or fill the place of superstition n. a belief or practice based on ignorance, faith in magic or chance systematic a. of, having or using a system; carried out according to a system supernatural n. outside of or beyond the natural world 超⾃然的 opposition n. the act or condition of opposing; resistance stationary a. not moving or changing; not capable of being moved hesitation n. the act of hesitating publish vt. print and offer for sale circulate v. (cause to) spread widely; move or send around 传播,(使)流传,(使)循环 heretical a. (of opinion) opposed to established beliefs or standards 异端的 ban vt. forbid by law or decree largely ad. for the most part; mainly infinite a. having or seeming to have no limits; endless; very large imprison vt. put in prison popularize v. cause to be well know and generally liked or used; make (a difficult subject) easily understandable to ordinary people 使普及;推⼴ geologist n. a person who knows much about geology 地质学家 violent a. having, showing, or resulting from great physical force; showing or having strong feelings 强暴的;猛烈的 condemnation n. express strong disapproval of, pronounce guilty of crime or wrong 谴责;宣告……有罪 condemnation n. genesis n. the beginning or origin: (G-) the first book of the Old Testament 起源;(《旧约全书》第⼀卷)《创世纪》 geology n. the study of origin, structure, and history of the earth 地质学 evolution n. slow, gradual development; the scientific theory that all living things developed very slowly over millions of years from simpler forms of life 进化(论) crossway n. crossroad; a road that crosses another progressive a. moving forward step by step; favoring or promoting improvement or reform appoint vt. name for an office, duty or position 指定,任命 rebel n. a person who resists or opposes authority 反叛者 persecute vt. treat continually in a cruel way, esp. because of political or religious beliefs 迫害 suppress。

John Lennon歌词

John Lennon歌词

【God】God is a concept, 上帝是个概念By which we can measure, 根据我们自身而去衡量Our pain, 关于我们的痛苦I'll say it again, 我再说一遍God is a concept, 上帝是个概念By which we can measure, 根据我们自身的而去衡量Our pain, 关于我们的痛苦I don't believe in magic, 我不相信魔术I don't believe in I-ching, 我不相信易经I don't believe in bible, 我不相信圣经I don't believe in tarot, 我不相信占卜I don't believe in Hitler, 我不相信希特勒I don't believe in Jesus, 我不相信耶稣I don't believe in Kennedy, 我不相信肯尼迪I don't believe in Buddha, 我不相信释迦摩尼I don't believe in mantra, 我不相信颂歌I don't believe in Gita, 我不相信薄伽梵歌I don't believe in yoga, 我不相信瑜伽I don't believe in kings, 我不相信帝王I don't believe in Elvis, 我不相信猫王I don't believe in Zimmerman, 我不相信鲍勃迪伦I don't believe in Beatles, 我不相信披头士I just believe in me, 我只相信我自己Yoko and me, 洋子和我And that's reality. 这才是真的The dream is over, 梦已经结束了What can I say? 我能怎么说呢The dream is over, 梦已经结束了Yesterday, 昨天I was dreamweaver, 我是个梦想家But now I'm reborn, 但是今儿个我重生了I was the walrus, 我曾经是个傻逼But now I'm John, 但是我现在是我自己And so dear friends, 所以哥几个听明白了You just have to carry on, 咱待接着往前走The dream is over. 梦已经结束了Across the universeWords are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup. 言语涌出如无尽的雨丝滴入纸杯They slither while they pass.它们轻盈的划过They slip away across the universe.它们滑落着穿越苍穹Pools of sorrow.愁积的水潭Waves of joy are drifting through my open mind翻腾的波涛无形的川流着打开了我身体Possessing & caressing me.刹那间占据了我爱抚过我Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes. 破碎的灯影如闪烁百万双的眼睛舞与我的面前That call me on & on across the universe.他们唤起我呼唤我穿越苍穹Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box.杂乱的愁思像不平静的风在信箱里蜿蜒hey tumble blindly as they make their way他们仓惶盲目地寻找着出路Across the universe.穿越苍穹Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Sounds of laughter,shades of earth are ringing.欢乐的笑声地球的阴霾混杂嗡鸣Through my open views inviting & inciting me.我张开双眼他们催促着我Limitless undying love which shines around me. 漫无边际的爱散发出光芒闪烁与我Like a million suns,it calls me on & on.如同无限的太阳不断召唤着我Across the universe.穿越苍穹Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Nothing's gonna change my world !没什么可以改变我的世界!Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!Jai Guru de Va Om !向无尽的空虚呼喊!instant karmaInstant Karma's gonna get you,Gonna knock you right on the head,You better get yourself together,Pretty soon you're gonna be dead,What in the world you thinking of,Laughing in the face of love,What on earth you tryin' to do,It's up to you, yeah you.宿命之神将要抓住你将要恰好敲打你的头你最好控制住自己的感情很快你就要死了你究竟在想什么嘲笑爱情你究竟想要做什么这取决于你,耶,就是你Instant Karma's gonna get you,Gonna look you right in the face,Better get yourself together darlin',Join the human race,How in the world you gonna see, Laughin' at fools like me,Who on earth d'you think you are,A super star,Well, right you are.宿命之神快要抓住你了他要直视你的脸亲爱的,你最好控制住自己的感情做正常人该做的你究竟怎样想像我一样嘲笑那些傻瓜你到底认为自己是个什么样的人一个巨星很好,你就要是了Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun, Well we all shine on,Ev'ryone come on.我们会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样我们都会发光每个人,一起努力吧Instant Karma's gonna get you,Gonna knock you off your feet,Better recognize your brothers,Ev'ryone you meet,Why in the world are we here,Surely not to live in pain and fear,Why on earth are you there,When you're ev'rywhere,Come and get your share.宿命之神快要抓住你了他会让你跪倒在地你最好认识下自己的兄弟你遇到的每个人我们究竟为什么会在这里肯定不是为了生活在痛苦和恐惧中你应该无处不在那么你究竟为什么会在这儿来,得到你的那份吧Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun, Yeah we all shine on,Come on and on and on on on,Yeah yeah, alright, uh huh, ah-.我们会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样耶,我们都会发光来吧,一起努力吧耶,来吧Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun, Yeah we all shine on,On and on and on on and on.我们都会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样我们都会发光来吧,一起努力吧Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun.我们都会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun.我们都会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样Well we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun.我们都会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样Yeah we all shine on,Like the moon and the stars and the sun.我们都会闪耀着就像月亮,星星,还有太阳那样Jealous Guy 嫉妒的家伙I was dreaming of the past 我梦到过去And my heart was beating fast 我心跳加速I began to lose control 我开始失控I began to lose control 我开始失控I didn't mean to hurt you 我不是有意伤害你I'm sorry that I made you cry 我很抱歉让你哭泣Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you 不,我不想伤害你I'm just a jealous guy 我只是爱嫉妒而已I was feeling insecure 我总是有不安全感You might not love me anymore 觉得你或许不再爱我I was shivering inside 我的心在颤抖I was shivering inside 我的心在颤抖I didn't mean to hurt you 我不是有意伤害你I'm sorry that I made you cry 我很抱歉让你哭泣Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you 不,我不想伤害你I'm just a jealous guy 我只是爱嫉妒而已(music,whistling) (音乐,口哨声)I didn't mean to hurt you 我不是有意伤害你I'm sorry that I made you cry 我很抱歉让你哭泣Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you 不,我不想伤害你I'm just a jealous guy 我只是爱嫉妒而已I was trying to catch your eyes 我努力想吸引你的目光Thought that you was trying to hide 因为觉得你在试图隐藏I was swallowing my pain 我忍住我的痛苦I was swallowing my pain 我忍住我的痛苦I didn't mean to hurt you 我不是有意伤害你I'm sorry that I made you cry 我很抱歉让你哭泣Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you 不,我不想伤害你I'm just a jealous guy, watch out 注意,我只是爱嫉妒而已I'm just a jealous guy, look out babe 亲爱的,注意,我只是爱嫉妒而已I'm just a jealous guy 我只是爱嫉妒而已爱(冬季烟花译)Love is real,real is love爱是真实的——真实即为爱Love is feeling,feeling love爱是有感觉的——感受爱Love is wanting to be loved爱是想要被爱Love is touch,touch is love爱是轻轻触碰——触摸即为爱Love is reaching,reaching love爱是延伸——达到爱的彼岸Love is asking to be loved爱是请求被爱Love is youYou and me爱是你,你跟我Love is knowingWe can be爱是互相了解——我们做得到Love is free,free is love爱是自由的——自由即为爱Love is living,living love爱是有生命的——生龙活虎的爱Love is needingto be loved爱是需要被爱。

地理专业英语Unit 1

地理专业英语Unit 1

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The Sun's period of rotation at the surface varies from approximately 25 days at the equator to 36 days at the poles. Deep down, below the convective zone, everything appears to rotate with a period of 27 days.
NEW WORDS Proxima Centauri n. 半人马座的比邻星 the Large Magellanic Cloud n. 大麦哲伦星云 The Andromeda Galaxy n. 仙女座星系 intergalactic space n. 星系际空间 ecliptic n. 黄道 the Jovian Planet n. 类木行星 the Terrestrial Planet n. 类地行星 Milk Way n. 银河 counter-clockwise n. 逆时针 light year n. 光年 innermost adj. 最里面的
太阳系由一个我们称之为太阳的普通恒星和八大行星 ——水星、 金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星和海王星组成。
2、The Sun is the richest source of electromagnetic energy (mostly in the form of heat and light) in thesolar system. The Sun's nearest known stellar neighbor is a

英语说明文(exposition)

英语说明文(exposition)

说明文是解释、说明一物、一技或一理。

说明文分人物说明文、事物说明文、事理说明文和程序说明文。

人物说明文有人物介绍和经历,事物说明文主要介绍实物是“什么样”和“怎么样”的。

事理说明文常用于介绍科学知识。

程序说明文主要用于介绍和说明某实物怎样操作,怎样使用。

说明文的主要特点,一是知识的科学性,二是行文的条理性。

写这类文章宜少用描写,要用具体详实的材料说明问题,而不要抽象空洞地讨论。

语言要简洁、准确,条理要清楚。

讨论问题时要集中,切忌面面俱到。

写作中可以应用举例、比较、对比、分类、分析、数字、图表、描写和叙述等手法。

【例1】A TreeA tree consists of three main parts: the roots, the branches and the leaves. Under the ground, the roots spread out so that the tree can stand firm. Above the ground, the roots form the trunk, which supports the branches. Near the top of the tree, the trunk divides into branches. At the top of the tree, the leaves grow out of the branches. The leaves receive sunlight to help the whole tree grow.描写一个直立物体,其写作顺序从上到下。

如描写一棵树可以分为三个部分,然后逐一描写。

这种手法还可用于描写高山、楼房等。

【例2】The Sun and The EarthThe sun shines on us. It gives us light and heat. It makes everything grow. It gives the earth life.The earth rotates on its Axis. So, we have day and night. It’s bright by day and dark by night.The earth also travels round the sun in an orbit. As it travels, we have four seasons. It is hot in summer and cold in winter. The days are long in summer and short in winter. In spring it is warm and the days are getting longer. In autumn it is cool and the days are getting shorter.本文是一篇介绍太阳和地球的说明文。

关于中秋节的英文介绍——MiddleAutumnFestival

关于中秋节的英文介绍——MiddleAutumnFestival

Middle Autumn FestivalThe 15th of the eighth month accordingto the Chinese lunar calendar, is the datefor the traditional Chinese Mid-AutumnFestival. The reason for celebrating thefestival during that time is that it is thetime when the moon is at its fullest andbrightest.The Mid-autumn festival is one ofthe two most important occasions inChinese calendar (the other being theSpring Festival or the Chinese New Y ear) and it is an official holiday. It is a time for families to be together, so people far from home will gaze longingly at the moon and think about their families.The traditional food for mid-autumn festival is the moon cake which is round and symbolizes reunion.History and Origin of Mid-autumn FestivalCelebration of Mid-autumn festival has a long history. In ancient times, the emperors had the tradition of worshiping the Sun in spring, and the Moon in autumn. The word "Mid-Autumn" first appeared in the famous ancient book "Zhou Li" (The Zhou Rituals, a book telling the rituals in the Zhou Dynasty). However, it was not until the early Tang Dynasty that the day was officially celebrated as a traditional festival. It became a established festival during the Song Dynasty, and has become as popular as the Spring Festival since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Celebrations has continued ever since and more customs for marking this occasion have been formed.There are several explanations on when and where the festival began and some of the most convincing versions are as follows:Version One: Nanjing and Mid-autumn FestivalA much-told story about the beginning of the Mid-autumn Festival celebration comes from Niuzhu (a place in ancient Nanjing). As early as 1,600 years ago, Nanjing which was called Jianye served as capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. On a Mid-autumn night when Xie Shangyue, the governor of Niuzhu, was boating on a river he met Y uan Hong, a poor, frustrated but gifted scholar who had to earn his living by renting boats. Admiring his ability, Xie made friend with him and Y uan had a rise to fame with the help of Xie. Later on, having heard of the story, many refined scholars from all over the country followed suit to boat in the river, climb up the towers, andwatch the moon. Famous poets like Li Bai and Ou Yangzhan were all touched by the story, and then wrote numbers of poems about it. Because of this, the tradition of watching the moon on Mid-Autumn Festival gradually came into being.Version T wo: Season and ClimateThe Mid-Autumn day is the very moment of rice maturity.And at that day farmers will worship the local God of land,whose birthday is exactly on that day. Mid-Autumn day ispossibly an old tradition of telling the coming of autumn. Interms of the seasons in a year, the Mid-Autumn day can benamed as "Harvest Day", when the crops sowed in the springcan be reaped. Since ancient times, people would drink, dance,and sing on that day, celebrating the harvest. This scene can befound in the Books of Odes (the earliest collection of poems inancient China).According to the previous descriptions, the ancient emperorshad the tradition of worshiping the moon, yet the day was initially on the day of Autumn Equinox, and not on the Mid-Autumn day. However, the Autumn Equinox is not a fixed day and there may or may not be a full moon on that day. Therefore, the day for worshipping the moon was accepted as a convention on the Mid-Autumn day, when the moon is in its fullest.Meanwhile, it's proven by scientific research that the inclination of the earth and the sun will gradually increase in autumn, thus the cool air up in the sky will fade away while the northwest wind is still very weak. In this way, the moisture is removed and the air in the sky would become pure and clean. So the moon would appear to be relatively fuller and bigger. And this would be the best time to appreciate the beauty of the moon.Version Three: Moon CakeThe tradition of eating moon-cakes on this festival has a long history in China, yet there are different versions of statements about its origin.The most common version is that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Taizong ordered his ablest general Li Jing to go for a battle against the Turkic clan in north ancient China to suppress their frequent invasions. The 15th day of the 8th month was exactly the day for the general's triumphant return. In order to celebrate his victory, fireworks were set off and music was played in and out of Chang'an City (the capital of the Tang dynasty), and citizens were happily enjoying a riotous night together with warriors. At that time, a business man, coming from the Tubo Kingdom (the ancient name for Tibet), presented Taizong with a kind of round cakes to celebrate Tang's victory. Taizong gladly received the magnificently-decorated boxes and took the multi-colored round cakes out of the boxes and handed them out to his officials and generals. From then on, the tradition of eating round moon-cakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival was formed.Versions Four: WuyanOne of the legends behind this festival tells the story of a plain girl named Wuyan, who was from Qi; an ancient nation in China. Wuyan was chosen for the Emperor's palace because of her outstanding morality but she never attracted the attention of the Emperor due to her appearance.However, as a youngster Wuyan had worshipped the Moon and this gave her special powers so that on the night of the 15th of August, when she met the emperor in the moonlight, he saw her as beautiful and fell in love with her immediately. Wuyan later married the Emperor and became the queen of Qi, and from this moment on the tradition of worshipping the Moon on the 15th of August began.However, young Chinese ladies to also worship the Moon for another reason - in the hope that they can become as beautiful as Chang'e, a girl who, according to Chinese legend, lives in the moon.Legends of Mid-autumn FestivalAlmost every traditional Chinese festival has a connection with legends. The most well-known stories of the Mid-Autumn Festival is Chang'e flying to the moon, Jade Rabbit making heavenly medicine, and Wu Gang chopping the cherry bay. Those stories have been passed down from generations to generations alongside the celebrations of the festival itself. Today for young children, listening to the stories is still an important part of their way to celebrate the Moon Festival.I. Chang'e Flying to the MoonIt is said that long ago there used to be 10 suns in thesky. Each day, one of the suns would travel around the sky on a carriage driven by Xihe, the mother of the suns. One day, unexpectedly, all 10 suns simultaneously appeared in the sky, which instantly dried the crops and caused disaster to the people on earth.Hou Yi, a local archer, had great sympathy for people's sufferings from the blistering weather and decided to help them out. Houyi climbed up to the summit of Kunlun Mountains and shot down the suns leaving only one to benefit people. After he shot down the sun, Hou Yi became a hero who was revered by local people.Later, Hou Yi married a beautiful girl—Chang'e. The young couple lived a happy and sweet life.Hou Y i was so famous for his perfect archery skills that he had a lot of apprentices, including the unrighteous Peng Meng. One day when Hou Yi was on the way to visit his friend, the Queen Mother of the West gave him an elixir of immortality as a reward for his heroic undertaking. Meanwhile, he warned Hou Y i "Do not swallow this pill before preparing yourself with prayer and fasting for a year". Hou Y i gave the elixir to Chang'e for safekeeping and she took it as a treasure and hid it in her jewelry box. Unfortunately, Peng Meng found this secret and made a plan to steal it. Several days later, when Hou Yi and other apprentices went out for hunting, Peng pretended to fall ill and stayed at home. After they left, Peng forced Chang'e to give him the elixir. Chang'e, knowing that she could not defeat Peng, swallowed the elixir herself, and mmediately she felt herself floating up and flied to the sky. With deep love to her husband, Chang'e chose to be an immortal on the moon, closest to the earth; then she could see her husband every day.In late afternoon, Hou Yi came back and was told what had happened. Heart-stricken, Hou Y i went to the back garden and called his wife's name ceaselessly. Surprisingly, he found that the moon was extremely clean and bright that night; and that there was a moving figure like Chang'e in the moon. Hou Yi desperately tried to catch up with the moon, but he could not do it. Hou Yi then asked servants to set a table in his back garden and with his wife's favorite snacks and fruits on it. In a short time, more and more people heard about the news that Chang'e had become an immortal, and they also put tables under the moon to pray to Chang'e for good fortune and safety. From then on, the custom of worshipping the moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival began to spread in China.II. Jade Rabbit Making Heavenly MedicineThis legend is considered to be an extension of Chang'e Flying to the Moon. It tells about three sages who transformed themselves into pitiful old men. One day they met a fox, a monkey and a rabbit, and they begged for food. The fox and the monkey shared their food with the old men; but the rabbit, with nothing to share, jumped into a blazing fire to offer his own flesh instead. The sages were so touched by the rabbit's kindness that they sent it to live in the Moon Palace, where it became the Jade Rabbit. Chang'e, who lived alone after arriving in the moon, liked the Jade Rabbit at the first sight, and therefore kept it company. As the time went by, Chang'e and Jade Rabbit became inseparable friends. Hearing about the story of Chang'e and Hou Y i, the Jade Rabbit felt sympathetic to them and decided to make a special heavenly medicine, which could help Chang'e return to Earth. Unfortunately, the Jade Rabbit has still not been able to make it even though he has worked hard for thousands of years. Observing the moon on the Mid-Autumn Day carefully, we can still see the Jade Rabbit making his heavenly medicine.III. Wu Gang Chopping the Cherry BayThere is also another story about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many years ago, Wu Gang, an immortal in Heaven, was punished to chop down the cherry bay in the moon for his serious mistakes. The cherry bay in the moon was extremely luxuriant and sturdy with a height of 5167 meters. It would also heal up as soon as it was chopped, which made Wu Gang's work last forthousands of years.The mid-autumn festival has many traditions and activities in which people express how much their families mean to them, and how much they miss absent members.Customs of Mid-autumn FestivalGazing at the MoonGazing at the Moon is an ancient tradition from the Zhou Dynasty (around 500 BC) when people held ceremonies to welcome the full moon, with huge outdoor feasts of moon cakes, watermelons, apricots, apples, grapes and other fresh fruits. The popularity of this ancient tradition began to grow during the Tang and Song Dynasties when people of high rank held banquets in their big courtyards. They drank fine wine, watched the moon and listened to music. Common people who could not afforded as big parties as the rich would lay some food such as moon cakes and fruits on a table in the courtyard and pray to the moon for a good harvest. This underwent a great rise during the Song Dynasty, and historical documents tells about mid-autumn night in the capital, where people would stream to the night markets and together with their families admire the beauty of the full moon. There are also many classic songs and well-known verses about this tradition.Eating Moon CakeEating moon cakes while watching the full moon is a centralpart of the mid-autumn festival throughout China, and is asymbol of family unity. At the very beginning, the moon cakeswere served as a sacrifice to the Moon. The words moon cakefirst appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty, even though, at thattime, the moon cakes were not round. Nowadays, moon cakesare give n as presents to loved ones and it represent people’swishes to be together during the mid-autumn festival.Apart from these two traditional customs, different regionshave their own celebrations.In Fujian ProvinceIn Pu City, females must cross the Nanpu Bridge to pray for a long life. In Jianning, people light lanterns to pray to the moon for their babies. In Shanghang county, children have to get down on their knees when they worship the moon. In Long Y an, while eating moon cakes, parents will dig a small hole in the center of the cakes, which means that some secrets should be kept from children.In Guangdong ProvinceIn Chaoshan, women and children will worship the Moon. When the night comes, they will burn joss sticks in front of a table of fresh fruits as a sacrifice. At that night they will also eat taros. There are two reasons why people there eat this vegetable. One is that August is the best time to eat ripe taros, and the other comes from a story. In 1279 the Mongols defeated the Southern Song Dynasty and formed the Y uan Dynasty, and they carried out their cruel domination over the Han Chinese. At that time, a well-known general called Ma Fa held out in Chaozhou to fight with Mongols. When he failed, most citizens were killed. Because the Chinese word for taros and Mongols were similar, from then on people eat taros to prove that they will always remember the pain. To eat the taro means to eat the heads of the Mongols.In the south of Y angtze River valleyIn Nanjing people will not just eat moon cakes, they will also eat another famous dish called Guihua Dark. This dish could only be cooked during the Mid-Autumn Day, because it is cooked with osmanthus flowers, which blossoms in August.In Wuxi of Jiangsu province, people like to burn joss sticks to celebrate this special festival. The burned joss sticks are wrapped in tulle with beautiful paintings of Moon Palace or Chang'e.In Ji'an County of Jiangxi province, peasants burn pottery jars with straws and vinegar so that the smell of the vinegar can spread all over the villages. In Xincheng County, people celebrate this festival by lighting oil lamps from the 11th day of the 8th lunar month to the 17th day.In Sichuan provincePeople will prepare a lot of food like moon cakes, ducks, glutinous rice cakes, and rice dumplings. In some places, people light orange lamps, or ask children run in the streets with pomeloes decorated with burning incense in their hands. In Jiading, they worship the God of the Land and play some local dramas to celebrate this special day.In the NorthPeople of Qingyun County in Shangdong province worship the God of Land as well as their ancestors on that day. In Lu’an of Shanxi province, parents will invite their son-in-laws to have dinner with them. In Xixiang county of Shanxi province, men usually go boating or climb mountains together, while women will stay at home and prepare for the dinner. In Luochuan County, parents send gifts to their children's teachers to show their gratitude.Though different places have different customs to celebrate this special day, people all have common wishes of reunion, happiness, safety, health and harvest.Chinese Ancient Poems and Mid-Autumn FestivalAt the very beginning, the Mid-Autumn Festival was not so popular. It was the ancient Chinese poets who made the Festival popularity. They wrote many poems which are related to the moon and the festival, and when reading these poems people became more and more interested in it. Missing Home in the Silent Night by Li Bai is one of the most famous ancient poems related to the moon and the Mid-Autumn Festival.。

新概念英语第二册Lesson66(答案)

新概念英语第二册Lesson66(答案)

新概念英语第二册Lesson 621. In 1963, a Lancaster bomber crashed on Wallis Island, a *remote place in the South *Pacific, a long way west of Samoa [sə'məuə].(背景知识)英国兰开斯特轰炸机(AVROLancaster)作为二战中皇家空军轰炸机的主战机种,“兰开斯特”累计出击156192架次,雄居全英之首!累计投弹608612吨,占皇家空军战时总投弹量的三分之二。

1943 年5 月“炸坝行动”,攻击德国工业中心周围的水坝,进而衰减德国的军事工业生产。

1944 年11 月12 日,皇家空军完成了第二次世界大战中最为成功的精确轰炸任务,击沉了德国的“提尔皮茨海军上将”号战列舰。

crash① n. (飞机的)坠毁,迫降eg. All the passengers were killed in the plane crash.所有乘客在飞机坠毁中都丧生了。

② v. (飞机)坠毁;(汽车)冲撞,使冲撞eg. The plane crashed in the mountains.飞机在山区坠毁了。

eg. He crashed his car into the wall.他的车撞到墙上去了A Lancaster *bomber crashed on Wallis ['vɑ:lis] Island ['ailənd]一架兰开斯特轰炸机在瓦立斯岛坠毁了。

她哗啦一声把那些盘子摔到桌上.She crashed the plates (down) on the tableBy this time, a Lancaster bomber in reasonable condition was rare and worth *rescuing.2. The plane wasn't too badly *damaged, but over the years, the crash was forgotten and the *wreck remained undisturbed.remain① vi 仍然,依然eg. The weather still remained cold in April.四月份了,天气依然很冷。

六年级英语天文知识单选题40题

六年级英语天文知识单选题40题

六年级英语天文知识单选题40题1. We can see a total solar eclipse when _.A. the moon is between the sun and the earthB. the earth is between the sun and the moonC. the sun is between the moon and the earthD. there is no moon答案:A。

本题考查日食的形成原理,当月亮位于太阳和地球之间时,我们能看到日全食。

B 选项地球在太阳和月亮之间不会形成日食;C 选项太阳在月亮和地球之间不符合实际情况;D 选项没有月亮就不会有日食。

2. A partial lunar eclipse happens when _.A. the whole moon enters the earth's shadowB. only a part of the moon enters the earth's shadowC. the moon is completely out of the earth's shadowD. the earth is in the moon's shadow答案:B。

本题考查月食的相关知识,月偏食发生在只有一部分月亮进入地球影子的时候。

A 选项整个月亮进入地球影子是月全食;C 选项月亮完全不在地球影子里不会发生月食;D 选项地球在月亮影子里与月食形成无关。

3. During a solar eclipse, _.A. it gets darker outsideB. it gets brighter outsideC. the temperature goes upD. there is no change答案:A。

在日食期间,外面会变暗,因为太阳被遮住了一部分或全部。

B 选项变亮不符合实际情况;C 选项温度通常会下降而不是上升;D 选项会有明显变化。

Unit 5 Our Earth looks like this in space教案

Unit 5 Our Earth looks like this in space教案

Unit 5 Our Earth looks like this in space第一课时B Let’s Learn,A Let’s Listen and Say1. 能听懂、会说、认读新单词及词组the Earth,land and river,Space Museum,the sun,stars,the moon。

2. 能用“Our Earth looks like this in space.”和“The Earth is like a ball.”描述某物看起来像什么。

能理解并掌握“look like…”的含义及用法。

3. 能通过图示了解有关太空的知识以及地球在太空中的形状和基本特征。

能用“Our Earth looks like this in space.”和“The Earth is like a ball.”描述某物看起来像什么。

掌握动词过去式的变化规则,尤其是部分单词的不规则变化;用已学的科学知识讨论和描述太空和地球的特征。

课件、图片、多媒体、录音机和磁带。

Step 1 Warm-up & RevisionGreetingsT: Hello, boys and girls. Nice to meet you.Ss: Nice to meet you, too.T: Let’s sing a song together, OK?Ss: OK.Sing a song: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.Step 2 Presentation & PracticeB Let’s Learn1. 情境创设:参观湖南省科技馆教师出示郊游的图片,一起回忆以前郊游去过的地方,如世界之窗、生态动物园、酷贝拉、海底世界等,激发学生的好奇心,去猜测这次郊游的地方。

T: What season is it?Ss: It’s spring.T: What’s the weather like?Ss: I t’s warm and nice.T: Yes. A nice day! Our school outing is coming. Do you remember these places? Let’s have a look!(课件依次展示世界之窗、生态动物园、酷贝拉、海底世界等,在回忆中激发学生这次郊游的兴趣。

香格里拉介绍 中英版

香格里拉介绍 中英版
Do you know where it is?
Paradise on Earth 人间天堂 The Sun and Moon in the Heart 心中的日月
“Shangri-La” comes from a dialect of the Tibetan language in Diqing, and the Tibetan people there believe that they share this place with gods. It is an ideal place where man and nature can co-exist in harmony, and has the same spiritual meaning as the Garden of Eden in the Western world. It is an ideal land full of poetry, dreams and Tibetan pastoral scenes.
Shangri-la has enjoyed an international fame for its intoxicating natural sceneries, long-standing history, mysterious Tibetan Buddhism (藏传佛教)and colorful ethnic cultures.
独克宗古城,可以追溯到唐代, 大约1400年前,他也是香格里 拉最受欢迎的旅游景点之一。 独克宗古城
In Shangri-La, 26 different nationalities live together. Although they have different languages and religions, they intermarry and co-exist. Shangri-La is rich in ethnic culture.Each ethnic group has their different songs and dances as well as special ways to showcase their lives.Various ethnic groups live together based on mutual respect and tolerance and are developing the same home— Shangri-La.

(完整版)英语基础模块上册英语-Unit-1-Unit-3测试题

(完整版)英语基础模块上册英语-Unit-1-Unit-3测试题

基础模块上册Unit 1-Unit3英语测试题一、单词拼写根据句意和汉语注释,写出单词。

(共20分,每小题2分)1. 紧挨着______________________2. 谢谢你的帮助______________________3. 受到---的欢迎________________________4.对----亲切,和蔼_______________________5.充满了_______________________6.enjoy doing sth _______________________7.together with ________________________8. be glad to do sth ________________________9. welcome to _________________________10.on the left _________________________二、单项填空(本大题共20分,每小题1分)( )11. She isn' t good _____ maths. Could you help her _____ her maths?A. with, withB. at, atC. with, atD. at, with( ) 12. Xiao Ming always _________ his mother _______ some housework.A.Helps----doB. help----doC. helps-----doingD. help----to do( ) 13. --- Is this your ball, Nick?--- Yes, _________.A. this isB. it’sC. here isD. it is( ) 14.. ________ has travelled to Beijing.A. A friend of herB. A friend of hersC. A her friendD. Her's one friend( ) 15. _____________,where is the post office ?A.Excuse meB. SorryC. Thank youD. Hello( )1 6. Miss Fang is ______ English teacher. ________ is a good teacher.A. our; HerB. my; HeC. a; SheD. an; She( ) 17. --- What’s in the reading room?--- There _____ a computer, twenty desks and thirty chairs in it.A. amB. isC. areD. be( ) 18. He ___ English very much, but he ____ English every day , so he can’t study it well.A.Like, doesn’t readB. likes, don’t readB.Like , not read D. likes , doesn’t read( ) 19. --- is this boy in the room?--- He’s my new friend.A. Who’sB. WhatC. HowD. WhoA. inB. onC. betweenD. of( ) 21.--- The books on the chair ______ Millie’s, right?--- Yes, they are.A. isB. amC. it’sD. are( ) 22. Please help ______ some fish.A.You withB. yourself withC. yourself toD. you to( ) 23. ------ Do you mean to say you have never heard _____Tom ?------- He is quite popular__________ young people.A.Of , inB. of, withC. from, withD. on, to( ) 24.--- Is there a poster on the wall?--- No, __________.A. it isn’tB. there isn’tC. there aren’tD. they aren’t( ) 25. In China, people walk _________ of the street.(街道)A. on the leftB. on the rightC. in the middleD. on the left of( ) 26. —Are there _______ halls in the building?—Yes, there are _______.A. some; someB. any; anyC. some; anyD. any; some( ) 27. My birthday is _________ April 8.A. onB. inC. atD. of( ) 28. —The boy looks ____.—Yes. Today is his birthday.A. happyB. sadC. happilyD. sadly( ) 29. ______ you and Millie like walking after school?A. AreB. DoC. DoesD. Is( ) 30. It's June 1st, it's ________ Day.A. ChildrensB. Children’sC. Childrens’D. Childrens’s三.完形填空: (本大题共10分,每小题1分)The moon, our 31 , travels 32 the Earth. It has 33 been visited by man in spaceships. Man-made satellites (卫星) have been sent up 34 space by many countries. They go round 35 . We used them 36 us to learn more 37 the Earth, the weather and other things. They are also used to 38 and receive massages. It makes people 39 different countries understand each other better. So people say the world itself is becoming a much 40 place. ( ) 31. A. satellite B. satellites C. Sun D. Earth( ) 32.A.on B. near C. round D. before( ) 33.A. just B. never C. before D. already( ) 34.A. to B. into C. in D. over( ) e B. comes C. from D. form( )rger B. bigger C. small D. smaller四、阅读理解阅读短文,据短文内容选出最佳选项。

英语名人名言及翻译

英语名人名言及翻译

英语名人名言及翻译1、与天地兮同寿,与日月兮齐光。

——屈原Live with the sky and the earth, shine with the sun and the moon.2、有生命,那里便有希望。

——泰伦提乌斯Where there is life, there is hope.3、练世情之常尤,识前修之所淑。

——陆机Practice the common feelings of the world, know the former Shu Xiu.4、只有顺从自然,才能驾驭自然。

——培根Only by obeying nature can we control nature.5、读书志在圣贤,为官心存君国。

——朱用纯Reading aspires to the sages and the government.6、培养意志是我们生存的目标。

——爱献生To cultivate will is the goal of our existence.7、要以探求真理为毕生的事业。

——笛卡尔To seek truth is a lifelong career.8、文明就是要造成有修养的人。

——罗斯金Civilization is to create cultured people.9、生活中唯一乐趣就是忘却。

——托尔斯泰The only joy in life is to forget.10、只有爱给你解开不死之谜。

──费尔巴哈Only love can solve the mystery of immortality for you.11、爱情的野心使人倍受痛苦。

——莎士比亚Love's ambition is painful.12、对我来说,信念意味着不担心。

——杜威For me, faith means not to worry.13、谦固美名,过谦者,宜防其诈。

——朱熹If you are too modest and have a good reputation, you should guard against fraud.14、必须在奋斗中求生存,求发展。

白昼的月亮的英语

白昼的月亮的英语

白昼的月亮的英语The moon, a familiar and enchanting sight in the night sky, is usually associated with darkness, silence, and mystery. However, did you know that the moon can also be visible during the daytime? This rare and fascinating phenomenon is known as the "daytime moon" or "sunlit moon," and it occurs when the moon is positioned high enough inthe sky to be visible during daylight hours.The appearance of the moon during the day is a resultof the relative positions of the sun, the earth, and the moon. The moon's orbit around the earth takes approximately 29.5 days, while the earth rotates on its axis once every24 hours. When the moon is on the opposite side of theearth from the sun, we experience a full moon. As the moon moves along its orbital path, it gradually becomes visible during the day, appearing as a thin crescent in the morning sky or a gibbous moon in the afternoon.The sight of the moon during the day can be quite surprising, as it seems to defy the natural order of things. In a way, it's a reminder of the vastness and complexity ofthe universe, where even the familiar can appear陌生 and unexpected.The daytime moon has a unique beauty that sets it apart from the nighttime moon. The sun's rays reflecting on the moon's surface create a soft, ethereal glow that seems to float in the sky. This glow is often more subtle and delicate than the moon's appearance at night, making it a particularly captivating sight.In addition to its beauty, the daytime moon also holds a special significance for many cultures. In some traditions, the daylight moon is believed to bring good luck or to have special powers that can protect against evil. It's also a symbol of hope and renewal, representing the constant cycles of life and death.Observing the moon during the day can be a rewarding experience, but it requires a bit of planning and patience. The best time to view the daytime moon is during the waning or waxing phases, when the moon is visible for longer periods during the day. Finding a clear view of the sky, away from the glare of the sun, is also essential.As you gaze at the moon during the day, remember that this is a natural phenomenon that has been observed for centuries. The moon's presence in the daytime is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things in the universe and our small place within it. Enjoy this rare and beautiful sight, and let it inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world beyond our immediate surroundings.**白昼的月亮:一个不寻常的现象**月亮,这个在夜空中熟悉而迷人的景象,通常与黑暗、寂静和神秘联系在一起。

地球形成四个季节英语作文

地球形成四个季节英语作文

地球形成四个季节英语作文## English Answer ##。

The Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its axis of rotation. As the Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the planet are tilted towards or away from the Sun, resulting in changes in the amount of sunlight received.The Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons at the same time. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it receives more sunlight and experiences summer. At the same time, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receives less sunlight, and experiences winter.The Earth's orbit around the Sun is not perfectly circular, but slightly elliptical. This means that the Earth is sometimes closer to the Sun and sometimes farther away. The Earth's closest point to the Sun is called perihelion, which occurs in early January. The Earth'sfarthest point from the Sun is called aphelion, which occurs in early July.The Earth's tilt and elliptical orbit combine to create four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.Spring: Spring begins when the Northern Hemisphere starts to tilt towards the Sun. The days get longer and the temperatures start to rise. Plants begin to grow and animals emerge from hibernation.Summer: Summer begins when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun. The days are longest and the temperatures are highest. Many plants are in bloom and animals are active.Autumn: Autumn begins when the Northern Hemisphere starts to tilt away from the Sun. The days get shorter and the temperatures start to cool. Leaves change color andfall from the trees. Animals prepare for winter by storing food and finding shelter.Winter: Winter begins when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most away from the Sun. The days are shortest andthe temperatures are lowest. Many plants are dormant and animals hibernate.The length of each season varies depending on the latitude of a particular location. In general, the closer a location is to the equator, the shorter the seasons will be. The farther a location is from the equator, the longer the seasons will be.The Earth's seasons are an important part of theplanet's climate and ecosystem. They affect plant andanimal life, as well as human activities such asagriculture and tourism.## 中文回答 ##。

描写季节英语作文

描写季节英语作文

Seasons are the cyclical changes in weather,ecology,and the length of day and night that occur in many parts of the Earth.They result from the Earths orbit around the Sun and its axial tilt relative to its orbital plane.Heres a detailed description of each season in English:SpringSpring is the season of rebirth and renewal.It typically occurs between winter and summer,marking the transition from cold to warm temperatures.The days begin to lengthen,and the nights shorten as the Earth tilts towards the Sun.Flowers bloom,trees sprout new leaves,and animals that hibernated during winter start to emerge.Spring is often associated with the colors green and pink,symbolizing growth and new life.SummerSummer is the warmest season of the year and is characterized by long,sunny days and short,warm nights.In many parts of the world,summer is the peak of the growing season for plants,and its a time when many fruits and vegetables ripen.People often enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming,hiking,and barbecues.The season is also marked by an increase in thunderstorms and,in some areas,the threat of hurricanes or heatwaves. Autumn FallAutumn,also known as fall,is the season of transition from summer to winter.It is marked by a gradual decrease in temperature and the changing of leaves from green to hues of red,orange,and yellow.This is due to the reduction in chlorophyll production as the days get shorter and temperatures cool.Autumn is a time of harvest for many crops and is often associated with festivals celebrating the bounty of the season,such as Thanksgiving in the United States.WinterWinter is the coldest season of the year,characterized by short days and long,cold nights. In many regions,winter is associated with snowfall and freezing temperatures,which can lead to a variety of winter activities such as skiing,snowboarding,and ice skating. Animals may hibernate or migrate to warmer climates,and many plants go dormant. Winter is often seen as a time for reflection and preparation for the seasons to come.Each season has its own unique beauty and activities,and people around the world celebrate and enjoy them in different ways.Whether its the blossoming of spring,the warmth of summer,the harvest of autumn,or the tranquility of winter,each season offers a distinct experience that enriches our lives.。

太空英语手抄报句子内容有鄱译

太空英语手抄报句子内容有鄱译

太空英语手抄报句子内容有鄱译1、太阳只可以照到月球的其中一侧,因此另一侧是永久黑暗的。

由于我们的卫星只有一面向着地球,而另一面不可能从地面观测。

但是月亮看得见的部份和看不见的部分,太阳同样可以照亮它。

月球在其轴上旋转的时间和地球所需的一致。

The sun can only shine on one side of the moon, so the other side is permanently dark because our satellite only has one side facing the Earth, and the other side is impossible to see from the ground. But the visible part of the moon and the invisible part of the moon, the Sun can illuminate it as well. The moon rotates on its axis for as long as the Earth needs.2、虽然水星最接近太阳,但最热的行星是金星。

水星几乎没有大气层,但金星有一个非常厚的大气层,几乎由二氧化碳组成,因此创造了一个非常强大的温室效应,完全吸收了太阳的热量。

lthough Mercury is closest to the sun, the hottest planet is Venus mercury has almost no atmosphere, but Venus has a very thick atmosphere that is almost made up of carbon dioxide, thus creating a very powerful greenhouse effect that completely absorbs the sun's heat, 3、太阳是以热和光的形式呈现的,由行星核心中发生的热核反应所产生的。

地球和火星的区别英语作文

地球和火星的区别英语作文

As a high school student with a keen interest in astronomy, Ive always been fascinated by the differences between Earth and Mars. These two planets, while part of the same solar system, exhibit a myriad of contrasts that make them unique in their own right.First and foremost, Earth is the only known planet to support life, teeming with a diverse range of ecosystems and organisms. From the lush rainforests to the arid deserts, our planet is a vibrant hub of biodiversity. In contrast, Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, is a barren and desolate world. Its surface is covered with iron oxide, giving it a reddish hue, and it lacks the liquid water necessary for life as we know it. While scientists have discovered evidence of water in the form of ice at the Martian poles, the absence of a substantial atmosphere and the planets low temperatures make it inhospitable for life.The atmospheres of Earth and Mars are vastly different. Earths atmosphere is composed of roughly 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases, which support life and protect us from harmful solar radiation. Mars, on the other hand, has a thin atmosphere that is 95% carbon dioxide, with traces of nitrogen and argon. This thin atmosphere does not provide the same level of protection or support for life, and the lack of oxygen makes it impossible for humans to breathe without assistance.Geographically, Earth is characterized by a dynamic landscape with mountains, valleys, oceans, and continents that shift over time due to tectonic activity. Mars, while it has the largest volcano in our solar system, Olympus Mons, and the longest canyon, Valles Marineris, is relativelygeologically inactive. Its surface is marked by impact craters and ancient riverbeds, suggesting that it once had liquid water flowing on its surface, but today it remains a cold and dry world.The climate on Earth is diverse, with a range of temperatures and weather patterns that vary by region. Mars, however, has an average temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit 60 degrees Celsius, with extremes that can reach up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees Celsius during the day and plunge to 100 degrees Fahrenheit 73 degrees Celsius at night. Its thin atmosphere and distance from the sun contribute to these extreme temperature fluctuations.One of the most striking differences between Earth and Mars is the length of a day, or a sol. While a day on Earth lasts 24 hours, a Martian sol is only slightly longer, at approximately 24.6 hours. This small difference might not seem significant, but it has implications for any potential human habitation on Mars, as our biological clocks are finely tuned to a 24hour cycle.In terms of size, Earth is larger than Mars. Earth has a diameter of about 12,742 kilometers, whereas Mars is only about half that size, with a diameter of approximately 6,779 kilometers. This size difference is reflected in the planets gravity Earths gravity is about 3.7 times stronger than Mars gravity. This has implications for human health, as prolonged exposure to lower gravity can lead to muscle atrophy and bone density loss.The moons of these planets also differ. Earth has one natural satellite, the Moon, which plays a crucial role in stabilizing our planets tilt, leading to a relatively stable climate. Mars, however, has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are believed to be captured asteroids. These moons do not have the same stabilizing effect as Earths Moon.Lastly, the potential for human exploration and colonization is a significant point of interest. Earth, of course, is our home, and we have a deep understanding of its environment and resources. Mars, on the other hand, represents a frontier for human exploration. The idea of sending humans to Mars and establishing a colony there is a topic of much debate and research, with the potential to expand our understanding of the universe and test the limits of human adaptability.In conclusion, Earth and Mars offer a study in contrasts, from their climates and atmospheres to their geological features and potential for life. As a high school student, I am captivated by the idea of exploring these differences and learning more about our universe. The study of these planets not only broadens our understanding of the cosmos but also challenges us to consider our place in it and the possibilities for our future beyond Earth.。

谜底是太阳的谜语英语

谜底是太阳的谜语英语

谜底是太阳的谜语英语
1.Whatisroundandyellowandshinesintheskyduringtheday?(什么东西又圆又黄,在白天的天空中闪耀着?)
Answer: The sun. (答案:太阳。

)
2. I rise in the morning and set in the evening, but I never leave the sky. What am I? (我在早晨升起,在晚上落下,但我从
不离开天空。

我是什么?)
Answer: The sun. (答案:太阳。

)
3. I am a ball of fire that brings light and warmth to the world. What am I? (我是一团火球,为世界带来光和温暖。

我是什么?)
Answer: The sun. (答案:太阳。

)
4. I am the center of the solar system and provide energy for all life on Earth. What am I? (我是太阳系的中心,为地球上的所有生命提供能量。

我是什么?)
Answer: The sun. (答案:太阳。

)
5. I am the brightest object in the sky and can cause sunburn. What am I? (我是天空中最亮的物体,可以导致晒伤。

我是什么?) Answer: The sun. (答案:太阳。

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