鲁教版2025年七年级上册英语新教材Unit 2 — Rain or Shine电子课本课文

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Unit 2 — Rain or Shine

Section A — Listening Scripts

1b Weather Report (Australia)

Here’s the weather report. Let’s look at the weather across Australia. In the north, it’s stormy. It’s raining and the wind is blowing hard. The temperature is around 20°C. In the west, it’s cloudy and about 22°C. In the south and east, the sun is shining and it’s very hot. It’s around 35°C. The centre of the country has the best weather right now. It’s warm and dry, and the temperature is about 28°C.

1c Conversation (Lucy & Grandpa)

Lucy: Hey, Grandpa. How are you? How’s the weather in Australia?

Grandpa: Hi, Lucy. It’s raining cats and dogs. Oh! And now there’s lightning!

Lucy: Oh no, don’t go outside!

Grandpa: Don’t worry. I’m staying in! What’s the weather like back home? What are you doing now?

Lucy: I’m watering flowers in the garden. It’s sunny and warm here!

Grandpa: Lucky you! Well, enjoy your day!

Lucy: You too!

Grandpa: I’m always happy, rain or shine!

2a & 2c Conversation (Bill & Anna)

Bill: Hey, Anna. How’s your holiday going?

Anna: It’s wonderful! I’m at a beach in Sanya!

Bill: Wow, lucky you! That sounds amazing. What’s the weather like there?

Anna: It’s hot and sunny. It’s about 28°C.

Bill: That’s nice! What are you doing at the beach?

Anna: I’m sunbathing at the moment! My brother John’s here too.

Bill: Oh, what’s he doing?

Anna: He’s playing beach volleyball right now. What about you? How’s the weather in Stockholm?

Bill: Well, it’s cold and snowy. It’s about -3°C.

Anna: Oh, that’s really cold! What’s your family doing?

Bill: Well, we usually stay in when it snows, but now we’re building a snowman outside. Hey, come and visit us some day!

Anna: OK. Once the weather turns warm!

Telling China’s Story — Zhu Kezhen and China’s Weather Reports

It is a bright sunny day and you’re ready to go to school. However, your mother tells you, “Take your umbrella. It’s going to rain this afternoon.”

How does she know this? From the weather report! Thanks to Zhu Kezhen, a great Chinese meteorologist, we have a better understanding of the weather through weather reports.

Zhu Kezhen is the founder of modern meteorology in China. He was interested in changes of nature from an early age. In 1910, he went to the United States to study meteorology. After he finished his studies there, he declined to teach in American universities and returned to China. Thanks to his efforts, we Chinese were later able to have our own weather reports.

Zhu Kezhen made it a habit to observe the weather every day. Rain or shine, Zhu got up early every day and walked outside with his diary in hand. He observed the clouds and wind carefully and recorded them in his diary. He kept recording his observations for over 50 years. Even on the final day of his life, he recorded in the hospital, “Clear to cloudy, east wind 1–2.”

Although Zhu passed away in 1974, he will never be forgotten. His spirit will be remembered forever.

Project — Give a Live Weather Report (Sample Text)

Good morning from Chengdu in Sichuan Province. It’s a cool spring morning in April. It’s raining heavily today, and the temperature is around 20°C. Many people are staying in today. It’s a good day to do indoor activities. But look behind me! A few people are still outside. They’re hurrying towards the nearby buildings to hide from the rain. It’s important to carry an umbrella or pack a raincoat today.

Section B — How do we feel about the weather? (1b Posts: Mount Huangshan)

Peter — 6:35 | 1 May

Today I’m visiting Mount Huangshan with my family. I’m not really enjoying the experience. Everything looks grey, and you can’t see much because of the heavy fog. The ground is very wet, so we have to climb slowly.

Helen — 7:22 | 1 May

We’re here at Mount Huangshan! The clouds look amazing. It feels like a magical place. The trees and rocks look like a part of a painting.

Helen — 9:18 | 1 May

We’re at a rest area now. Climbing is hard, but we’re making good progress. Although the weather is bad, many people here are still in high spirits. I don’t think my brother Peter is enjoying the experience very much, so I’m encouraging him.

Peter — 9:15 | 1 May

Climbing is tiring! My shoes are all wet and dirty too. There are many other tourists at this rest area, but they don’t seem tired at all. Instead, they’re talking and laughing! My sister Helen is also in high spirits.

Helen — 10:36 | 1 May

The sun is shining through the clouds! It’s a lovely sight. I’m so glad we’re here at Bright Peak.

Peter — 10:40 | 1 May

We’re here at Bright Peak. Mount Huangshan is beautiful in the sunlight. I’m tired and hungry, but it feels good to be at the top!