Based on the earth’s movement around the sun, the year is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, fall/autumn and winter. Of course, depending where you find yourself on the earth, there may be more or less of certain seasons. But are there really only four seasons? Have you ever heard of the rainy season, the Christmas season, the baseball season or the strawberry season? In addition to the usual four seasons, the word ‘season’ can be used in many different situations.
People often use season to talk about the time of year that has certain weather conditions such as the dry season or the typhoon season. Season is also used to refer to the time of year when something is available or at it is best. With bamboo shoots soon to sprout here in Japan, we could say takenoko season is coming soon. Another usage of season is for the time of year when there are certain activities or conditions. The ski season is just about over, but the cherry blossom season is just around the corner. Additionally, season is used to talk about the days surrounding a special occasion or holiday such as the Easter season. So, with the numerous options available, what season do you like the best?
Try this season quiz. Look at the pictures. What season do you think it is? The answers are below written backwards. Erik
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