三、选词填空。
请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。每个词限用一次。
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The Four Seasons
There are four seasons in a year, and each season 1. ______ its special features(特征).
Spring
Life begins again in spring. The snow melts(融化), and nature 2. ______ up after the long winter. Warm rain falls on fields. 3. ______ start to grow, and birds come back from the south. Farmers begin to work their land. It is a time of new life and new hope. It is exciting 4. ______ a tour in the countryside in springtime.
Summer
Summer is bright and noisy. The weather is hot. The sun shines 5. ______ in the clear, blue sky. Cicadas(蝉) sing loudly. There is often thunder(雷声) and 6. ______ in the afternoon. Many people like to go to the beach and swim in the sea. It is nice to eat ice cream or fresh fruit in summer.
Autumn
Autumn is beautiful and full of colour. The weather is cool and dry. In autumn, everything changes. Leaves(叶子) turn brown, red or yellow and start 7. ______ from the trees. Squirrels gather food for the cold winter. Farmers are busy 8. ______ the harvest(收获). It is great to go on a family outing at this time of year.
Winter
Winter is peaceful and fun. It is cold and 9. ______ in many places. Bears and snakes find warm places to sleep through the winter. Children love winter 10. ______ they love to play in the snow.

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