It was a dry summer, and superstitious farmers burnt incense and prayed to rain.（)

Usually in the summer, governments at all levels become quite alert about()because of the hot and dry weather.

A、drought

B、flood

C、hurricane

D、storm

a wonderful place for sightseeing both for travelers from China and abroad.Facing the Bohai Sea, Tianjin possesses a semi-moist continental monsoon climate.It has four distinctive seasons and each season has its own beauty to explore.

Tianjin’s spring begins from late March to early May.It is pleasant and suitable for traveling.Taking a hike on Mount Panshan in Jixian County is a good choice in this season.Early April is also a good time for travelers to pay a visit to the ancient town of Yangliuqing.However, occasionally there may be windy days or even sandstorms.

Summer in Tianjin is usually from mid-May to the end of August when it is very hot and damp.The temperature can reach as high as 35°C.The rainy season from June to August generates 75% of the year’s total rainfall.July tends to be the wettest month in this city, but there are still lots of things to do for fun.Travelers can choose to go to the seaside or visit the biggest man-made port in China.It is located in the district of Tanggu, which is no more than one hour drive from downtown.As well, the annual Tianjin Beer Festival is held in July.

The best time to visit Tianjin is September and October, as autumn is very pleasant with a mild temperature, and it is the right time to enjoy the brilliant(灿烂的) red, yellow and green leaves on Huangyaguan Great Wall.

In November, Tianjin slowly turns to winter, and the first snow usually falls during this month.The average low and high temperatures are -2°C and 16°C, respectively.January can be rather chilly and accompanied by piercing winds at times.The maximum temperature is 6°C and it can get down to as low as -15°C.Winter in this city is very dry and windy.On sunny days, however, shopping will be an ideal choice for visitors, as the city is less crowded and attractive discounts are available.Foreigners are fond of Ancient Culture Street.There they can find a wide variety of cultural Chinese items, such as calligraphy brushes, tea pots and all kinds of traditional handicrafts.

1.What beautiful tourist attractions and natural sceneries are mentioned in the passage？

2.What time is the rainy season of Tianjin？

3.Where is the biggest man-made port in China located？

4.What is the ideal place for visitors to travel in autumn？

5.Which month is the coldest in Tianjin？ What is the lowest temperature？

A.damp

B.dry

C.weighty

D.colored

A.dry cleaning

B.dry washing

C.dry wash

D.wash

A. hung, will be dry

B. hanged, will be dry

C. hung, will dry

D. hanged, will by

"防"

a．water-proof

b．breakage-proof

c．keep dry

d．shake proof

e．leakage-proof