Summer starts in June, as temperatures slowly rise to around 80 degrees. The summer in my city is very dry with little rain (11)_________________ the season, and temperatures can soar above 100 degrees in August. (12)_________________ , the weather is very dry with low humidity, so it is really pleasant even on hot days. (13)_________________ during this season include hiking, fishing, camping, water skiing, and outdoor sports include football and soccer. Summer changes to fall in late September when the weather (14)_________________ and the trees begin to change colors. A lot of people enjoy driving into the mountains and viewing the fall colors. It is also a time when people clean up their yards and gardens (15)_________________ the winter season. The winter season usually begins in December and ends in early March. A . throughout B . Fortunately C. Popular activities D. . cools off E. in preparation for