December

The last month of the year is filled with joy and celebration
12=30+1天的幸福 - 一年的最後一個月充滿了喜悅和歡慶.

"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." This popular song's title and lyrics reflect the happiness many people feel during the holiday season, which lasts the whole month of December. Stores are filled with lights, decorations - and sales signs.  Businesses and families hold parties. The smell of baking cookies and other holiday treats fills homes. 

Geneva, Switzerland, holds a chocolate festival called I'Escalade on December 11 to commemorate the defeat of an attacking army. According to one story, a woman poured soup on a soldier's head, hit him with her cauldron and then ran to warn her neighbors. This stopped the attack, so now people smash and eat chocolate cauldrons in her honor.

From December 6 to 14 this year, the Dubai International Film Festival will show fabulous films from around the world. Some important medical issues are remembered this month. December 1 is World AIDS Day, and December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 

This month is Oslo, Norway, Nobel Prizes will be awarded to people who have made outstanding contributions to the world. The awards recognize scientific discoveries, profound literature and peace efforts. 

The flower associated with December is the narcissus. December's gemstone, the turquoise, symbolizes happiness, success and prosperity. Those are things everyone hopes for during this wonderful time of year.

Grammar Gym:
"The awards recognize scientific discoveries, profound literature and peace efforts."
'recognize' - To see something and remembering that you do know what it is. 
I recognize the man's face but I can't remember his name.
'to recognize' - to officially say or show that somebody did a good job.
*Ladies and gentlemen, we want to thank and recognize all of you who put in so much energy and time to help us with this project.
*This certificate recognizes the outstanding achievements of Peter Sanders.


Vocabulary Tips:
lyric / lyrics -歌词，多用复数。
*The lyrics of the song were written by the singer herself.
*Both the music and the lyrics to the song were written by Mariah Carey.
*I love Paul Simon's lyrics.
commemorate - remember something by celebrating.纪念，或庆祝。 'memor" - remember.记忆。
*The exhibition was held to commemorate the birth of this great artist.
commemoration (n) -纪念。
*The statue was built in commemoration of a great general.
fabulous - great, wonderful, amazing. extremely good. 极好的，极棒的，令人难以置信的，极美好又难忘的。
* We had a fabulous time on our trip.
* The boy's fabulous singing talent amazed his teacher.
* Janet is a fabulous actress.
symbolize -represent. 象征，或用图案表示。
*The color red symbolizes passion and determination.热情与决心。
*Heart-shaped chocolates symbolize adoration.爱慕之情
symbol (n)- 象征，标帜，符号。
*The ring is a symbol of commitment.
reflect - indicate. 反射。表达。显示。
cauldron - a big heavy pot.
Narcissus - 水仙花。

Language Tips:
abbreviation -缩写。省略的写法。
initialism / acronym -
initialism首字母缩写，由每个字的第一个字母组成/头字语。
acronym -当作一个英文单字读出来。
United States of America - U.S.A.-initialism，读“U.S.A.”
NASA - (acronym) - sound of 'nasa' one word.
AIDS - (acronym) - sound of one word 'aids'.
app -from application, (clipped word) - sound it out as a word 'app'.
application- 应用程式。




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September

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.” Helen Hunt Jackson
九月大解密  - 「憑著這些可愛的象徵 九月降臨大地 有著夏日最美.

What does September mean to you? For students, it means the start of school. For others, It means fall is in the air, if not immediately, then soon. September 19 this year will be a time to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. people will celebrate with delectable moon cakes - both traditional and unusual!

September 8 was the official day to celebrate grandparents this year, in 1989, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation, urging "each citizen.... to reflect on the influence his grandparents have had in shaping his own destiny."

Do you like cookies? Fortune cookies? Well, eat them to your heart's content on the 13th to celebrate Fortune Cookie Day! If you prefer animals, then Elephant Appreciation Day on the 22nd may be more to your liking.

On the 28th show your teachers how much you appreciate their hard work. And speaking of teachers, U.S. teachers in the 1980s wanted to encourage students to ask more questions, so they created "Ask A Stupid Question Day." So go ahead - ask that question.

Popular since the Middle Ages, the sapphire is September's birthstone. Folklore Says it keeps you and your loved ones from harm. Symbolizing valor, the aster, this mouth's flower, is named for the Greek word for star which refers to the shape of the flower.

Grammar Gym:
'......elephant appreciation day on the 22nd may be more to your liking."
'to be more to one's liking' - to be more like how someone likes something to be.
*Tom and Tara are so different; Tom likes to eat at fast food restaurants while fancy Italian restaurants are more to Tara's liking.
Chloe hates camping; vacationing at a five-star resort is more to her liking.

Vocabulary Tips;
delectable - delicious food.美味可口的。
*These delectable chocolates are irresistible.
*The delectable menu created by the chef is very pricy.
proclamation -make officially announcement. 公告，宣告。clam-有‘呼吸’之意。重音在第二音节。
*The government issued a cease-fire proclamation.
proclaim (v) -宣称。
*The company proclaimed that all their products were subject to strict quality control.
folklore -any kinds of custom or stories that they get to pass down to generation and next generations.民间的传说。  'folk' -民间的，流传的。
*The tribes folklore says that their ancestors were actually ravens.-大鸟，乌鸦。
*As a child, Henry was fascinated by folklore and fairy tales.-民间的传说和传奇童话故事。
valor - brave, courage, soldier's brave in the war. 英勇，勇气，勇猛。尤其是用在战争上表现出来的勇气。
*The general used effective tactics and showed great valor on the battlefield. 极有效的战术和极大的勇气。
*The soldiers were awarded for their valor during the war.
shape - influence, influence people's thinking or doing or destiny.
*Jesus shapes my live.
 
Language Tips:
observance - 庆祝，纪念。（订立一些节日，纪念日。任何人都可以创造一个纪念日，是否真有人跟进去庆祝，那是另外一回事。）
Year of Water Conservation - is a observance. -一年一度的省水日。


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August

“If the first week of August be unusually warm, the winter will be snowy and long.”八月之樂   -「如果八月的第一個禮拜反常地天氣 溫暖，那麼冬季將會多雪又漫長。」

The dog days of summer remain in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. As the month progresses, the evenings become cooler in northern regions and mountains. But in the Southern Hemisphere. August means winter's end is fast approaching. Festivals can be found worldwide this month. One of the more outstanding ones is La Tomatina in Spain. If you like tomatoes, then you'll like this one because people throw them at one another!

Is music more to your taste? Then head to the Lollappalocza Festival in Chicago. Although it's primarily a music festival, crafts and comedy get mixed in as well. The world's largest arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland is on, too. Or perhaps you like horses. Then head to Siena, Italy, where a bareback horserace is held. It only lasts about a minute and a half!

"Evening emeralds," August's birthstone, the peridot, was called this by the Romans because of the way the peridot reflected lamplight. "Love at first sight!" August's flower, the gladiolus, held this hidden meaning during the Victorian era.

Grammar Gym:
.......winter send is fast approaching
'fast approaching' - coming quickly or happening soon.
We need to hurry to the station, I see our bus is fast approaching.
James has been very busy with his assignment because the due date is fast approaching.

Vocabulary Tips:
swing -摇动的幅度。
in full swing - is going, will not stop any soon. 正活跃的进行。
*The discussion was in full swing and nobody wanted to stop for lunch.
*The cherry blossom season was in full swing in March Kyoto.
outstanding - stand out, something is special.杰出的，显著的。
*The actor's outstanding performance won him an Oscar.
*George is outstanding at analyzing data.分析资料
outstanding -未完成的。
*We still have some outstanding issues to discuss. 还有一些尚未完成的议题要讨论。。。
primarily -mainly.主要的，根本的，
*The film's failure was primarily due to poor casting.
*The discussion focused primarily on the company's financial status.
primary -重要的。
*The primary goal of our trip is to find new clients.
reflect -反应，反射。  回来之意。
*This fabric reflects sunlight better than those fabrics.
reflect -反应，显现出。
*The conflict reflected the tension between races.
gladiolus -（花名）剑兰花。

Language Tips:
古时，预测天气是农夫，渔夫或水手们很关注的事：水手们多年的经验而有：
"Red skies in the morning, sailors take warning, red skies at night, sailor's delight." （早上天空泛红，水手们提高警觉，天气会有变，。。晚上天空泛红，水手们很高兴，因为知道明天会有好天气。
牛不喜欢迎风吃草，面向着风。久而久之，农夫们知道当：
"A cow's tail to the west makes the weather the best, a cow's tail to the eat makes the weather the least." 牛尾朝西，是好天气，。。牛尾朝东，那就是会起风，不会是个好天气。



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July is Hot, Hot, Hot!

Start this month with some hot July facts
炎熱的七月！ - 用熱呼呼的七月事實來開啟這個月 份吧!

Welcome to one of the hottest months on Earth -at least in the Northern Hemisphere. On July 10, 1913, the temperature in Death Valley, California, reached 56.7 degrees Celsius. That's approaching the heat you need to fry an egg! Indeed, you can try doing that on July 4 - Sidewalk Egg Frying Day.

Of course, you may wan't to beat the heat by eating ice cream, Ronald Reagan, America's 40th president, would have supported that idea! In 1984, he declared July to be National Ice Cream Month. Take your cold treat and go for a walk.

In some places you might spot a larkspur, July's flower. White ones convey a happy nature while purple ones represent first love. July's gemstone is the red ruby. This 'king of gems' represents courage, among other virtues. According to some, soldiers used to implant rubies under their skin in hopes of gaining courage in battle.

International Joke Day is July 1 - today! And who doesn't like to laugh? Take some time to tell a jock or post something funny online. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Grammar Gym:
This 'king of gems' represents courage, among other virtues.
'among other ' - one of many. There are many, just one of many.
Amy visited museums, among other activities, while she was studying in Paris.
A platypus is a strange mammal; it lays eggs, among other unique characteristics.

Vocabulary Tips:
Celsius -摄氏，字母大写是因Celsius发明的。
*The temperature dropped to 5 degrees Celsius last night.
Fahrenheit -华氏（温度计量度）字母大写是因Fahrenheit 发明的。
*The temperature now is 10 degree Fahrenheit.
indeed -真正的，确实。
*Molly is indeed the most unselfish person I've ever met.
indeed -也可放在句子最后面。
*The opportunity to interview such a celebrity is rare indeed. 。。确实真的很难得。
convey-表达，传达。
*each of his poems conveys a sense of hope.
*Sherry conveyed her gratitude to her teacher with a lovely card.
convey (v) -运送。
*The furniture was conveyed by sea.
virtue (n) -美德，德行。
*One of Jack's greatest virtues is his kindness.
virtuous (adj) -道德高尚的，或人很正直的。
*Sean is a responsible, hard-working and virtuous family man.
implant - put something  inside of something, something is not exist by nature.
laughter is the best medicine -圣经里的字句‘喜乐乃是良药’。
beat the heat -避暑，beat the something. 赶在。。之前。
beat the traffic -避开车潮。
beat the crowd. -避开拥挤的人群。

Language Tips:
egg- 蛋，和牛肉般，有好多种做法与喜爱的吃法。
what do you want your egg? 
sunny-side up: 蛋黄在上的荷包蛋，只煎一面，半生半熟的。又因形看似太阳，太阳那面在上的。
over easy -蛋两面煎，（翻个面煎），蛋黄不要太熟的。
over hard -蛋两面煎，（翻个面煎）蛋黄要全熟的
hard-boiled egg :蛋黄要全熟的煮蛋。
soft-boiled egg :蛋黄不要全熟的软蛋黄煮蛋。
poached egg.- 水煮蛋，水泡蛋。
scramble egg -蛋打碎后用炒得。


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June

“And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” – James Russell Lowell
六月天 -「六月裡什麼樣的日子如此稀罕？若 是有，那就是美好歲月的到來。」 – 詹姆士?羅素?羅威爾

Temperatures rise, flowers fill gardens, skies are sunny, and people head off to the beach in the Northern Hemisphere! Spring ends as summer begins on June 21 with the longest day of the year. 

In the Southern Hemisphere, however winter begins, bringing cold, rainy weather. In Iceland, Fishermen's Day celebrations occur the first weekend of June as fishing is an important aspect of the country's economics. All fishing boats docks dock in the harbors so that the fishermen can attend the carnivals and festivities that are held.

And in Asia, people celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with dragon boat races and by eating the traditional Chinese rice dumpling zongzi (种子 ). Both commemorate the death of patriot Qu Yuan (屈原 ). The rose, June's traditional flower, symbolizes love and appreciation. The birthstone for June is the pearl, a symbol of purity. This gem is the only one that comes from a living creature. Those who like candy can go ahead and satisfy their sweet tooth as June is Candy Month! But it is also Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, so balance the sweets with those!

Grammar Gym:
" ....Winter begins bringing cold, rainy weather."
When we want to talk about the condition or result of some situation, use below grammar pattern, part I is the main point, part II is describe part I. There is two verb in one sentence, the 2nd verb + ing.
" (subject) + (verb 1), (verb-ing 2).
Winter begins (subject, part I).
Winter brings cold, rainy weather (part II)
The tired traveler climbed on board the train, dragging his suitcase with him.
The dog chased the thief down the road. barking wildly and waking up the whole neighborhood.

Vocabulary Tips:
head off somewhere- going to somewhere. 动身前往。
*Don't worry! Well be heading off soon, We won't be late. 很快就出发了。。
head off to somewhere - 去那儿用,加介系词“to” +地点 place。
*The boss will head off to the convention center in a minute.
*Online shopping impacted the economics of retail business.
economics (n)一个国家或是一个公司的状况或体制。
economic (adj) -经济的。有经济效益的。
*The economic growth of the country has slowed down in the past two years.
economy -经济。
patriot -爱国者，爱国主义者。
*Henry has been a fierce patriot since he was a teenager.
patriotic - 爱国的。
patriotic songs. 爱国歌曲。
appreciation - 感恩，感谢。
*The students expressed their appreciation to their teacher through a song.
appreciation -欣赏，赏识。
*Exposure to great art work can enhance children's appreciation of art.增加孩童对艺术的鉴赏力。
if ever - it a time will be the right time to do something, it's the time, is the perfect time to happen or do something.
if ever, come perfect days - it perfect ever come, it come in June.
if any - when people borrow something from you, you only have a little, you may say: if any.....
balance something with something - take in something bad (more) with something good (less) to make it balance.
sweet tooth - people who enjoy and like sweets.

Language Tips:
port/harbor - 海港。港口。
port - 大型海港。
port - 海港城市。
port city - a city near the port - Los Angels.
harbor -小型海港。也指“海港的水域”，port include harbor, harbor is not port.
dock in the harbors. - 停泊在大型海港。
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park - 公园，停车。
car park - car stay a place not move. 停（车）要说“park”。
dock - 停（船）要说“dock”
boat dock -boat stay a place not move. 把船停在港湾里。


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April

April showers bring May flowers
四月大解密 - 四月雨帶來五月花

During April in the northern hemisphere, flowers bloom, and the world comes back to life after a long winter. Some think this month's name comes from the Latin word aperire, meaning to open, referring to the opening of flowers. And April's name says much more as well.

A - Arbor Day, a holiday that celebrates and encourages planting trees, fails on April 26 this year. J.Sterling Morton, a pioneer on America's frontier, was passionate about nature and proposed this holiday. It was first held in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, and has since spread throughout the U.S. 

P - Practical jokes are common on April 1 - April Fools' Day. People play tricks on each other, and some companies even join in. The BBC once reported a story about farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees, and Burger King advertised a left-handed hamburger.

R - Rain is common in many places during April, a fact that gave rise to the old saying: "April showers bring May flowers."

I - International Guitar Month falls in April along with National Humor Moth and National Stress Awareness Month.

L - Loyal love and innocence are represented by the daisy, April's flower. And April's gemstone, the diamond, represents everlasting love.

Grammar Tips:
Rain is common in many places during April, a fact that gave rise to the old sayings: "April showers bring May flowers."
"to give rise to " - to be the cause of something.
*The unfortunate car accident gave rise to the current set of traffic safety rules.
*William's experience studying overseas gave rise to his passion for traveling.

Vocabulary Tips:
bloom (v)- open up. blossom .开放，开花。
*Cherry blossoms bloomed all over the hillside.。。。。樱花含苞盛开。
bloom (adj) -大量，大量出现。繁荣，兴旺。
*The country's economy has bloomed in the past decade. 。。。经济篷孛发展
bloom (n) -花朵。
*The tree was covered with white blooms.
frontier - at the edge of something, new discover. 边境，边界，前线。 front -前面。
*The frontier between the countries is heavily guarded by troops.边境，边界
*There're just a few stations on the northwestern frontier.边境，边界
awareness - to be awareness of something, to know something is going on. 察觉，觉悟，意识。
*Recently, there has been an increasing awareness of teenage on-line game addiction.上瘾。
aware -know. 察觉到的。
*I'm quite aware of the risks I'm taking.
innocence - pure and no guilt.天真，纯真。
*You can still see a child's innocence in his eyes even though he may be over 30.
*The lawyer successfully proved that his client is innocent.
innocent 无辜的，天真的，清白的。

Language Tips:
Arbor Day -植树节。
national holiday -国定假日。（放假，不用上班）
holiday -假日，例假。（虽是假日，但不是国定假日，有的要上班）
bank holiday - （英国）银行假日，（银行放假不上班）
vacation (美国，加拿大 )- 休假。
I want to go on vacation - (美国，加拿大 ) 我要去休假。
holiday -（英国及其他说英语的国家）休假。
want to go on holiday.（英国及其他说英语的国家） 我要去休假。
international -whole world, every countries in the world, not just one country.国际
national -one country, within in one country.国家

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March

“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”
來如雄獅去似羔羊的月份 - 「三月來如雄獅，去似羔羊」

Happy World Book Day! In the United Kingdom and Ireland, students again celebrate the first Thursday of March as World Book Day. On this day, students receive special coupons for free or discounted books from some bookstores. The United States celebrated the National Education Associations' Read Across America Day on March 1 this year - the day before Dr. Seuss'birthday.

March is not just a month that celebrates the joy of reading, however. In the U.S., March is celebrated as Women's History Month and American Red Cross Month. In addition, on the first Wednesday of March, mathematics - World Maths Day - is celebrated. For math enthusiasts, the mathematical constant Pi, 3.14159, also has a special day on March 14.

March's gemstone, aquamarine, reminds people to stay calm while its flower, the daffodil symbolizes friendship and happy homes. For those living in the northern hemisphere, March can have very dynamic weather changes. This is due to the shift between seasons. "Lion" weather often begins the month with cold temperatures and wind. By the end, "lamb" - or mild -spring weather has arrived. This is the time that animals begin to wake up from their winter slumber and look for food.

Grammar Tips:
For those living.......
=for the people who are living.......
For those + verb-ing.
For those waiting to get back on the plane, the delay seemed like an eternity.
For those choosing to walk instead of riding the cable car, the trail is a great way  to experience nature.

Vocabulary Tips:
coupon- a piece of paper that can save you some money when you buy specific thing. 减价卷，优惠卷，优待卷。折扣卷。
*I clipped a coupon from a magazine for  two dollars off on baby formula.
*The coupon expired last week.
*This coupon gives a three-dollar discount off the price of the lunch special.
enthusiast -I am very excited about something. 对某件事物很狂热的人。
*The convention is the most important event for sci-fi movie enthusiasts.
enthusiastic (adj) - 兴致勃勃的。
*We're all enthusiastic about the idea.
dynamic -这儿是指“不断变化的”
*The relationship between a couple is a dynamic process.夫妇之间的关系是不断变化的过程。
dynamic -动力的，充满活力的。
*The company needs new blood - people who are creative and dynamic.
slumber -napping, sleeping.睡觉，睡眠，停滞，制伏。
*We hope that the new policy will bring the economy out of its slumber.
*The boy fell into a deep slumber after the football game.
"due to ....." - because of....
shift (n)- change.
shift (v) - move around.
*I shift my desk to get more space.

Language Tips:
#1 position is first.
#2 position is second.
#3 position is third.
#4 and on position we use "th" after the number 4 or after on.
day/date -日子。 星期几或假日/ 更确切的日子或几月几号。
what day is it today? -今天是星期几？
What's the date today?-今天是几月几号？
ordinal numbers -几月几号（按）次序来报 如：the seventh of March -三月七号，
first, second, third, fourth......=1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th........
seventh - 第七（日）。



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February

The shortest month of the year has a lot to offer
二月的節日 - 一年當中最短的月份有許多節日活動.

In the West, February brings Valentine's Day to mind. Indeed, Americans alone exchange over 150 million Valentine's cards annually. In addition, over 58 million pounds of chocolate candy are sold around this celebration of love. Maybe that is why February is National Chocolate Lover's Month in the U.S.! In the East, people think of lunar New Year, which often occurs in February. Most return home to celebrate this important holiday with their families.

While Groundhog Day, February 2, would not count as an important holiday, people enjoy the fun. A groundhog or other furry creature predicts the coming of spring on this day. If it sees its shadow, people can expect six more weeks of winter! If it doesn't see its shadow, an early spring will come. 

February's flower is the violet, which represents faithfulness and humility. The amethyst, February's birthstone, represents sincerity. Every four years there is a February 29, but February still remains the shortest month. School children learn this through an English rhyme. 

30 days hath September, April, June and November. (hath=has)
All the rest have 31 excepting February alone,
which has 28 days clear and 29 in each Leap Year.

Grammar Tips:
".....February brings Valentine's Day to mind."
brings to mind - " makes people think of "
The mentioning of Paris brings the Eiffel Tower to mind.
To many Americans talking about Chinese food brings fortune cookies to mind.

Vocabulary Tips:
annually (adv.)- once a year, every year.每年一次的，每年的。
*Job performance is evaluated annually in this company.
annual- year. "annu" 年的。
annual budget -年度预算。
annual income -年薪。
in addition - add something more upon something just mentioned before.出。。之外，况且，前面有一个叙述，后面再加上一些补充。
*Peter is the head of three companies. In addition, he's also the chairman of many charity organizations.
predict - 预测，预料。"pre" -，“提早，事先” 之意。
* I'ts hard to predict which team will win the game.
prediction (n)-预言。
*The woman made a prediction about the date of the end of the world.
humility -humble.谦虚，谦逊。 She is very humble, she has a lot of humility.  If you said yourself is a humble person, you have no humility at all.
*The movie star's humility made his fans love him even more.
humiliate -侮辱，丢脸。
*The boy was beaten and humiliated by the bully for years. 。。。被恶霸殴打侮辱多年。
home - where you live or where you originally came from.
shadow / shade :
shadow - dark spot around you under the bright light.
shade - the shadow place of something from the sun, where is cooler. for example:a tree shade.
remain - still this way.
remainder - left over.
faithfulness - sincere, honor, you do what you say, do what you think is important.
amethyst - purple precious stone.

Language Tips:
chocolate lover -巧克力热爱者。
-aholic : 字尾出现“aholic”是指对某种事物的热爱， 某种癖好，沉溺于某种事物。
chocoholic -巧克力热爱者
alcoholic -（爱）好酒之徒，酒鬼，。
workaholic -工作狂热者，工作狂。
shopaholic -沉溺于购物，购物狂。


Taking notes of study "Studio Classroom".

January

Shakespeare wrote in The Winter's Tale "that blasts of January would blow you through and through"
一月密碼 - 莎士比亞在《冬天的故事》寫道：「一月的狂風會吹透你全身」

J - Japanese New Year, Shogatsu, is celebrated from January 1 to 3. During Japan's most important holiday, businesses close and families gather together.

A -American National Pie Day is celebrated on January 23! Around since the ancient Egyptians  pies evolved over the centuries into the dessert. Americans eat today. In fact, pies have become so American that the expression "as American as apple pie" can be widely heard.

N - The northern hemisphere experiences its coldest time of year. Ice and snow cover the land in many places, and blizzards turn the air white. Many animals sleep day and night, hibernating until spring. In contrast, the southern hemisphere experiences its warmest time.

U - The undying love of a mother is symbolized by the pink carnation. Also known as dianthus and pinks, carnations of all colors claim the honor of being January's flower.

A - Australia Day on January 26 marks the British First Fleet's landing at Sydney Cove in 1788.

R. - Roman ruler Pompilius added January and February to the calendar in about 700 B.C. , making it 12 months long.

Y - Yellow and red are just two colors of the garnet - January's birth gemstone! The word " garnet" comes from pomegranate in Latin because scientists said the crystals resembled pomegranate seeds.

And there you have it - J A N U A R Y in a nutshell!

Grammar Gym:
And there you have it - JANUARY in a nutshell! -
And there you have it - that's it, that's all they say, (informal situation.)
*And there you have it - the five reasons why we should protect the environment.
*And there you have it - why everyone should own this new product.

Vocabulary Tips:
hemisphere - hemi-half 一半, sphere - circle. ball 球，球体。
hemisphere - half circle, half ball.半球体，半球。
the southern hemisphere -南半球。
the eastern hemisphere-北半球。
cerebral hemisphere -大脑的半球。
hibernation (n)-sleep through a period of time. 冬眠。
hibernate (v)- （使）冬眠。
*Brown bears hibernate in winter.
*Squirrels and hamsters go into hibernation in winter.
symbolize - something is represent something else.象征，（多用被动式）。
* The friendship between my best friend and me is symbolized by this pendant. 坠子
nutshell - nut's cover, small box.坚果的硬壳。
in a nutshell - so many to talk about, we just abbreviate it.概刮的说，简而言之，总而言之，简略的说。
*To put it in a nutshell, we lost the game.
*Well, in a nutshell, the couple broke up.
gemstone - one of kind of precious stone, a jewel.
undying - not stop, never end.
evolve vs evolution ： evolve- change. evolution -is science that talk about change, (evolve).
in contrast - compare one thing to another, two are complete different.相反的。
dianthus (dai-en-thus) n. - a plant. 瞿麦属性。

Language Tips:
as American as apple pie -如苹果派那么的美国。
apple pie -苹果派，美国人最爱。
as American as baseball and hot dogs. -
Chevrolet -汽车公司雪夫兰。
Corvette - (Cor -vet) 雪夫兰公司出品的让人为之疯狂的跑车。
as American as the Chevrolet Corvette.- 就像雪夫兰跑车Corvette的美国