Дополнительный материал по теме "Природа" (3-й класс)

1. Read quickly and correctly

2. Read the text and answer the question “Are winter months the same or different in Russia and in Australia?”

Do you know that people in Australia celebrate Christmas and New Year in summer? It is funny but it is true. December, January and February are winter months in Russia, but in Australia they are summer months.

Australian school year begins in March and ends in November. March is the first autumn month and November is the last spring month.

Many people think that it is always hot and dry in Australia, but they are wrong. Australian winter is a very rainy season. And in summer you must not go for a walk in the afternoon – the sun is too dangerous!

The 26^th of January is Australia Day. Australians like to celebrate other holidays, too. Father’s Day is on the first Sunday of September and Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday of May.

3. Find the sentences in the text that mean the same

1. When it is winter in Russia, it is summer in Australia.
2. Australian school year is 9 months.
3. It is not always dry in Australia.
4. Spend the afternoon at home!

4. Prove that it is so with the help of the text

1. Australian pupils don’t go to school in December, January and February.
2. It doesn’t snow in winter in Australia.
3. Mother’s Day is in autumn.
4. It is very hot in the summer afternoon.
5. Fathers get presents in spring.

5. Correct the sentences with the help of the text

1. March is a spring month in Australia.
2. Australian school year begins in November and ends in March.
3. People in Australia celebrate Christmas and New Year in winter.
4. Australian winter is a very dry season.
5. The sun is nice in summer.