Summer v. Winter

Cause you’re hot, then you’re cold

Updated: 2024.07.15

3 min read · Intermediate

Summer v. Winter Cause you’re hot, then you’re cold Articles Feeling nostalgic this holiday season? It might help boost your mental health Videos Reasons for the seasons - Rebecca Kaplan What Is The Winter And Summer Solstice? Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Which season do you prefer, summer or winter, and why? Q4 What are some of the challenges you face during the summer, and how do you deal with them? Q5 How does winter weather affect your daily routine and mood? Q6 How do you stay active and entertained during the winter months? Q7 Do you think cultural or regional differences influence people’s preferences for summer or winter? How so? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions rivalry competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field Ví dụ 1 The rivalry between the two tech companies has intensified. Ví dụ 2 Sibling rivalry can sometimes lead to conflict. mark to indicate or signify; to set apart or distinguish Ví dụ 1 The event marks the beginning of a new era. Ví dụ 2 She marked her calendar with all her important appointments. polar relating to the poles of the earth or relating to extreme opposites Ví dụ 1 The polar regions are experiencing significant changes due to climate change. Ví dụ 2 Their opinions on the matter are polar opposites. spot a particular place or location; a small round or roundish mark Ví dụ 1 We found a nice spot for a picnic by the lake. Ví dụ 2 There was a small spot of ink on the paper. be no slouch to be very active, competent, or skillful at something Ví dụ 1 When it comes to coding, she is no slouch. Ví dụ 2 He’s no slouch in the kitchen-- he’s able to cook a delicious meal.
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Summer v. Winter

Cause you’re hot, then you’re cold

Articles

Feeling nostalgic this holiday season? It might help boost your mental health

Videos

Reasons for the seasons - Rebecca Kaplan What Is The Winter And Summer Solstice?

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

Which season do you prefer, summer or winter, and why?

What are some of the challenges you face during the summer, and how do you deal with them?

How does winter weather affect your daily routine and mood?

How do you stay active and entertained during the winter months?

Do you think cultural or regional differences influence people’s preferences for summer or winter? How so?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

Expressions

rivalry

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Ví dụ

The rivalry between the two tech companies has intensified.

Ví dụ

Sibling rivalry can sometimes lead to conflict.

mark

to indicate or signify; to set apart or distinguish

Ví dụ

The event marks the beginning of a new era.

Ví dụ

She marked her calendar with all her important appointments.

polar

relating to the poles of the earth or relating to extreme opposites

Ví dụ

The polar regions are experiencing significant changes due to climate change.

Ví dụ

Their opinions on the matter are polar opposites.

spot

a particular place or location; a small round or roundish mark

Ví dụ

We found a nice spot for a picnic by the lake.

Ví dụ

There was a small spot of ink on the paper.

be no slouch

to be very active, competent, or skillful at something

Ví dụ

When it comes to coding, she is no slouch.

Ví dụ

He’s no slouch in the kitchen-- he’s able to cook a delicious meal.

*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.