Winds are named for the direction they blow from. This means that a “north wind” would blow from the north, and a “west wind” would blow from the west.

Which way does the wind blow?

While watching the weather report you will hear something like, “we have a north wind today.” This does not mean that the wind blow towards the north, but the opposite. The north wind is from the north and blows toward the south. A wind wane (风向标) is used to measure (衡量) wind speed and show direction. It would point to the north when there is a north wind.

Does the wind ever blow from the east?

Of course, it depends on where you live and whether you are talking about global (全球的) or local winds. The winds on Earth travel in many directions and are dependent on proximity (临近) to the equator (赤道). If you are in the United States, you might meet an east wind. It’s common that the winds that cross the US come from the west.

【小题1】Winds are named according to________.

A．the time they come.	B．where they come from.
C．their temperature.	D．how strong they are.

【小题2】Which direction does a wind vane point to when there is a north wind?

A．The south.

B．The west.

C．The east.

D．The north.

【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The passage is mainly about how to name winds.

B．It’s common that an east wind often comes from the east in America.

C．In America, the wind never comes from the east.

D．It’s common that an east wind often comes from the west in America.