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'Tis the Season! — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: medium · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 4 min · 623 words

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'Tis the Season!

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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.

Today we talk about the word “season.” We use this word in many different ways.

“Season” can refer to one of the four parts of the year. For example, Washington, D.C. is in a part of the United States that has four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Some parts of the U.S. do not have four seasons.

“Season” can also describe the periods marked by warmth and growth or cold weather and falling leaves. For example, when the weather becomes warmer and days are lighter longer, the growing season begins for some plants. When the weather gets colder and the days darker, the hibernation season begins for some animals.

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Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/tis-the-season-/7406077.html

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