HSK 3.0 Level 5 · Lesson 14 of 29
自然：资源、地貌与自然规律
自然与环境 · 自然
Read the Chinese first. Reveal Pinyin or English only when you need support.
46 minute lesson · task-based course
自然：资源、地貌与自然规律
Explain a natural place or phenomenon through observation, comparison and cause–effect reasoning while keeping claims within the evidence.
By the end of this lesson
- Understand general geography and natural-science explanations.
- Connect observations with causes, changes and consequences.
- Write a structured natural-place or phenomenon explanation.
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.
一条河为什么一年看起来不一样
湿地观察记录：同一地点的两个季节
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Vocabulary & Grammar
Study the focus words and official grammar that this lesson teaches through its texts.
Lesson focus vocabulary
location; place
long-term; for a protracted period
to change; to fluctuate; change
to keep; to maintain; to hold
to inform; to report; to make known
consultation; reference; to consult
difference; distinction; disparity
to make clear; to make known; to state clearly
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.
连动句：前后动作有逻辑关系
动词性短语1 + 动词性短语2A sequence of verb phrases can express cause, condition, contrast or another logical relationship; interpret the relation from context.
比较句：数量差异
A 比 B + 形容词 + 数量补语Use a quantity complement to state how much one item differs from another on a measurable dimension.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Exercises
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Writing Practice
解释一个自然现象或自然地点的变化
你观察到河流、天气、植物、动物或地貌在两个时间点有所不同。
Your task
- 说明观察地点和时间范围
- 描述至少一个可比较的事实
- 解释一个可能的原因或过程
- 区分当前观察和长期结论
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 120 non-space characters.
Wrong exercise answers are saved to Review so you can return to the exact vocabulary or grammar reference when reliable knowledge links exist.
Communication target
What you should be able to do after this lesson
Explain natural resources, landforms and phenomena using cause, process and effect.
- Understand general geography and natural-science explanations.
- Connect observations with causes, changes and consequences.
- Write a structured natural-place or phenomenon explanation.