Summer Vocab
"I have towers, walls, and a moat, but I am not a real fortress. I can be built in minutes, but destroyed by one wave. What am I?"
Sandcastle
I waked up at 5 AM to watch the sunrise.
woke
What does it mean to "beat the heat".
To find a way to stay cool.
In the United States, what holiday is celebrated on July 4th with fireworks and BBQs?
Independence Day
“She don’t like hot weather.”
doesn’t
"I am a creature that starts as a crawling caterpillar, forms a chrysalis, and finally takes to the sky with colorful wings. What am I?"
Butterfly
We drinked lemonade because it was very hot
Drank
Like a fish out of water
Feeling uncomfortable or out of place
In some Slavic countries, people celebrate that day with water, flowers, and bonfires. What is this day called?
Ivan Kupala day
“We was swimming in the ocean.”
were
In a joke scene, a character analyzes an ingredient as "50% sea, 50% weed".
They flied to Hawaii for vacation
flew
What is "Staycation"
A vacation spent at home or nearby, avoiding travel.
A holiday that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. People take their ancestors out of their graves and wash their bones. What is the name of this holiday?
Day of the Dead
I wos ben to Hawaii beefore.
I have been to Hawaii before.
What is the common term for the short, usually mesh-lined, quick-drying garment that men wear at the pool or beach?
Swimming Trunks
My brother rided his bike to the beach
Rode
What are the dog days of summer?
The hottest part of summer; usually in July and August.
a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil
Holi, India
It is raining when I got home last night.
It was raining when I got home last night.
"What is the action of lying in the sun to get a tan or for relaxation?"
Sunbath
Last summer we swimmed in the lake
swam
What is "Summer fling"
A summer romance; usually short, sweet, and temporary.
a four-day festival known for its vibrant costumes, music, and dance. One of the main traditions of it is the samba parade.
Carnival- Brazil
I fell asleep while I watched TV.
I fell asleep while I was watching TV.