36 I Love Summer

Of the four seasons, I love summer best.

Although some people complain that the scorching summer heat is unbearable and that the mosquitoes are irritating, I love summer nonetheless.

This is because the summer vacation gives me a chance to enjoy two months of carefree days.

During the summer, swimming is for me the most refreshing and exciting outdoor activity.

To beat the heat, there's nothing better than soaking in a pool of cool water.

An outing in the countryside is also one of my favorite summertime pleasures.

Lying in a meadow under an old tree, listening to the cicadas' singing, or just taking a nap is nothing short of paradise.

Oh! How I long for summer!

短语解析:
1.of+三或更大数字+复数名词,S+V+最高级修饰语   在……之中，最....
  例:Of the three students，Sean scored the highest on the English test.
     在三个学生中，肖恩的英文考了最高分。
2.nonetheless  然而
  例:These songs are very old;nonetheless，my brother likes them.
     这些歌曲很老;然而我哥哥很喜欢。
3. long for…渴望
  例:Dan is longing for a trip to South Africa.
      丹渴望一趟南非之旅。