① Is the sky bluer in autumn than in summer? The answer is yes! There are real reasons for this.
② The sun is lower in the sky in autumn. As the days get shorter, the sun appears lower and lower in the sky. It doesn't shine directly on our horizon. Instead, it is closer to the earth and more blue light is scattered(散射). This makes the sky seem bluer.
③ In autumn, there is less water in the air, so there are fewer clouds. Autumn is known for good weather—cooler temperatures and less wet air. The air does not hold much water, so clouds do not form easily. When there are few or no clouds covering the sky, the blue colour of the sky shows more clearly, and the sky looks more open and brighter.
④ You might be surprised, but the colourful leaves of autumn actually help give the sky's blueness a colour boost(增强), which can make the sky seem even bluer. If you've made a colour wheel for an art class, you know that blue and orange are opposite colours that look good together. The red, orange, and gold leaves of autumn make the blue sky stand out beautifully against them. This contrast looks nice and creates a special autumn view.
⑤ So, the next time you're out enjoying the beautiful weather in autumn, take a moment to look up at the sky. Remember these reasons why it looks so blue and enjoy the view!
任务一 选择正确答案
1. (创新考法·行文方式)How does the writer introduce the topic in Paragraph 1?
A. By asking a question.
B. By telling a joke.
C. By using an old saying.
D. By making a survey.
2. Why does the sky look bluer in autumn according to Paragraph 2?
A. Because the sun is shining directly on us.
B. Because the sun is closer to the earth.
C. Because the sun is smaller in the sky.
D. Because the sun is covered by the clouds.
3.(创新考法·跨学科融合)Which one shows the relationship between the water in the air (x) and the blue colour of the sky (y)?

4.(创新考法·篇章结构)What is the structure of the passage?
A. ①/②③④/⑤
B. ①②/③④/⑤
C. ①②/③/④⑤
D. ①②③/④/⑤
任务二 回答问题
1. What is autumn famous for?
Good weather—cooler temperatures and less wet air.
2. How do colourful leaves make the sky seem even bluer?
They make the blue sky stand out.
3. What is the passage mainly about?
Why the sky in autumn is bluer.
4. Which season do you like best and why?(请自拟一句话作答)
I like summer best because I can have a long holiday and play outdoors with my friends happily.(言之有理即可)