HSK 3.0 Level 4 · Lesson 17 of 31
自然：地理、气候与自然现象
自然与环境 · 自然
Read the Chinese first. Reveal Pinyin or English only when you need support.
54 minute lesson · task-based course
自然：地理、气候与自然现象
Describe geography, climate, plants, animals, scenery and natural phenomena using observation, comparison and clear spatial relationships.
By the end of this lesson
- Understand general descriptions of geography, weather and natural scenery.
- Explain a natural place or phenomenon using comparison, cause and observation.
- Write a short description of a natural environment or travel landscape.
LEARN IN CONTEXT
Read and listen across several real contexts
This lesson uses the number and type of texts that fit the topic. Learn the same language across different situations instead of forcing everything into one dialogue.
为什么同一山区上下温度会不同？
Why this text is here: Teach geography and climate through a simple cause-and-observation explanation, not a forced travel dialogue.
一次山地观察记录
Why this text is here: Use a compact observation card to compare elevation, temperature feeling and scenery without presenting a universal climate table.
- 山脚
- 比较暖，植物多，风小Warmer, more plants, light wind.
- 半山
- 温度低一些，风更明显Lower temperature and more noticeable wind.
- 山顶附近
- 温度更低，风大，景色开阔Colder, windier, with a more open view.
春天上山也带了外套
Why this text is here: Connect the explanation to a personal observation and practical preparation.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson focus vocabulary
Learn the words this communication task needs first. Use the Level Vocabulary page to review the complete official inventory instead of treating every assigned reference word as a Course focus card.
(meteorology) climate; (fig.) climate; prevailing conditions (in human affairs)
temperature
plant; vegetation
scenery; landscape; view
nature; natural; naturally
air; atmosphere
scenery; landscape
Vocabulary in context
These short sentences and mini-scenes make additional lesson words usable instead of leaving them as isolated cards.
Step 4 · Grammar
Build usable sentences
Study the grammar point, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
Degree complements with 死了 / 厉害
adjective/mental verb + 死了 / 厉害These complements express a very high degree and are common in spoken reactions; use them where the emotional force is appropriate.
Progressive clauses with 甚至 / 不仅…而且…
不仅 A, 而且 B / A, 甚至 BUse progressive clauses when the second point adds a stronger or more surprising degree of information.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Describe a natural region
Introduce a natural place by describing geography, climate, plants or animals and explaining one seasonal or altitude-related change.
Your task
- Describe location and at least two natural features.
- Explain one cause of a climate or scenery difference.
- Use 不仅…而且… or 甚至.
- Use a strong degree complement only if it fits the situation.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson grammar point is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 90 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.