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A Y E A R YEARYEAR - period of time taken by the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun. MONTH – period of time originally measured with revolution of the Moon; today the reference is to simplified calendar year.MONTH – period of time originally measured with revolution of the Moon; today the reference is to simplified calendar year. DAY – period of time required for one rotation of the Earth on its axis (ось).DAY – period of time required for one rotation of the Earth on its axis (ось). HOUR – measure of time equal to the 24 th part of an astronomical day ( solar hour). It remains stable throughout the year. Hours are divided into 60 equal minutes.HOUR – measure of time equal to the 24 th part of an astronomical day ( solar hour). It remains stable throughout the year. Hours are divided into 60 equal minutes. SECOND – basic unit of time measurement in the International System of Units.SECOND – basic unit of time measurement in the International System of Units.

A year has four seasons S P R I N G S U M M E R A U T U M N W I N T E R

M O N T H S R H Y M E 30 days has September, April, June and November. All the rest have 31, Excepting February alone Which has 28 days clear And 29 in each leap year.

S P R I N G (vocabulary) the air is freshthe air is fresh the snow meltsthe snow melts quickly running streamsquickly running streams birds come back and make their nestsbirds come back and make their nests smells of the first flowerssmells of the first flowers the trees are light greenthe trees are light green fruit trees are in blossomfruit trees are in blossom the sunshines raysthe sunshines rays it may rain and even snowit may rain and even snow first thunderstormsfirst thunderstorms people plant and sowpeople plant and sow promising timepromising time

S P R I N G M O N T H S is the third month of Gregorian year according to the present calendar. March was the first month of the Roman year, named for Mars, the god of war. It has 31 days.March is the third month of Gregorian year according to the present calendar. March was the first month of the Roman year, named for Mars, the god of war. It has 31 days. is the 4th month of Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days. The Romans gave this month name Aprilis, derived from aperire (to open) because it is the season when buds(почки) begin to open.April is the 4th month of Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days. The Romans gave this month name Aprilis, derived from aperire (to open) because it is the season when buds(почки) begin to open. May, the 5th month of the year contains 31 days. It was the 3d in the old Roman calendar. In the northern hemisphere May is the last month of spring.May, the 5th month of the year contains 31 days. It was the 3d in the old Roman calendar. In the northern hemisphere May is the last month of spring. SPRING IS GREEN SUMMER IS BRIGHT AUTUMN IS YELLOW WINTER IS WHITE

S U M M E R (vocabulary) bright green grass and treesbright green grass and trees a lot of beautiful flowersa lot of beautiful flowers the shining sunthe shining sun blue sky with rare light cloudsblue sky with rare light clouds singing and twittering birdssinging and twittering birds colourful butterfliescolourful butterflies the beauties of naturethe beauties of nature season of holidays for schoolchildren and grown-upsseason of holidays for schoolchildren and grown-ups pick up berries and mushroomspick up berries and mushrooms go camping and hikinggo camping and hiking get sunburnt (sunbathe)get sunburnt (sunbathe)

S U M M E R M O N T H S the sixth month, consists of 30 days. The etymology of the name is uncertain either from the Roman goddess Juno or from the name of a Roman clan, Junius.June, the sixth month, consists of 30 days. The etymology of the name is uncertain either from the Roman goddess Juno or from the name of a Roman clan, Junius. the seventh month has 31 days. It was the month in which Julius Caesar was born and in 44 BC the month was named Julius in his honour.July, the seventh month has 31 days. It was the month in which Julius Caesar was born and in 44 BC the month was named Julius in his honour. was given the name in honour of the emperor Augustus. To make it equal to July, a day was taken from February and added to August. So it also consists of 31 days.August was given the name in honour of the emperor Augustus. To make it equal to July, a day was taken from February and added to August. So it also consists of 31 days.

1.How many seasons are there in a year? What are they? 2.What are spring months? Do you know the origin of their names? 3.Spring is green- how can you explain these words? 4.Why is summer the most favourite season of schoolchildren? Is it really bright? 5.What is the origin of summer monthss names?

A U T U M N (vocabulary) colourful trees: yellow, red, greencolourful trees: yellow, red, green to harvest a rich crop of fruit, vegetablesto harvest a rich crop of fruit, vegetables birds fly awaybirds fly away to think of coming winterto think of coming winter it often rains and the first snow-flakes appearit often rains and the first snow-flakes appear cooler; shortercooler; shorter late autumnlate autumn cold winds blowcold winds blow Day of KnowledgeDay of Knowledge

A U T U M N M O N T H S September was the seventh month in the Roman calendar and takes its name from the Latin word septem meaning seven. Now it is the ninth month and has 30 days.September was the seventh month in the Roman calendar and takes its name from the Latin word septem meaning seven. Now it is the ninth month and has 30 days. October was the eighth of the Roman calendar as evidenced by the name (Latin octo – eight). In Gregorian calendar it is the tenth month containing 31 days.October was the eighth of the Roman calendar as evidenced by the name (Latin octo – eight). In Gregorian calendar it is the tenth month containing 31 days. November is the 11 th month having 30 days. Among Romans it was the ninth month of a year composed of 10 months.November is the 11 th month having 30 days. Among Romans it was the ninth month of a year composed of 10 months.

W I N T E R (vocabulary) snow-covered fieldssnow-covered fields white and silverwhite and silver snow-caped treessnow-caped trees light (heavy) snowlight (heavy) snow leafless treesleafless trees ever- green pines and fir- treesever- green pines and fir- trees winter sports and games: skiing, skating, playing snowballs, making Snowmenwinter sports and games: skiing, skating, playing snowballs, making Snowmen winter holidays: Christmas, New Yearwinter holidays: Christmas, New Year

W I N T E R M O N T H S December – the last month in Gregorian calendar. It was the tenth in the Roman( Latin decem – ten) calendar. It has 31 days.December – the last month in Gregorian calendar. It was the tenth in the Roman( Latin decem – ten) calendar. It has 31 days. January - the first month consisting of 31 days got its name from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors.January - the first month consisting of 31 days got its name from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors. February –the second month. The name was derived from the Latin word februa signifying the festivals celebrated in Rome in this month.February –the second month. The name was derived from the Latin word februa signifying the festivals celebrated in Rome in this month.

1.What are autumn colours? Why is it called fall in American English? 2.Is it a season of harvest? 3.How does nature prepare for winter? 4.What are winter months? What holidays do we have in winter? 5.Why did January get its name in honour of the god Janus?

W E A T H E R S O N G WHEN THE WEATHER IS WET, WE MUST NOT FRET. WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, WE MUST NOT SCOLD. WHEN THR WEATHER IS WARM, WE MUST NOT STORM – BUT BE THANKFUL TOGETHER, WHATEVER THE WEATHER.