Foods
Activities
Places to visit
adjectives
holidays
100

This cold treat is made from milk or cream. 

ice cream

100

You can do this in a pool or in the ocean. 

swimming

100

It is sandy and has lots of water. 

the beach

100

The temperature in summer. 

hot

100

This is a Japanese Star Festival in July. 

tanabata

200

This summer fruit is in the same family as the cucumber. 

watermelon

200

These colorful explosions are fun to watch. 

fireworks

200

It's fun to go for a hike in these tall places. 

the mountains

200

Activities that you like to do are ____. 

fun

200

This is a holiday in August to celebrate high places. 

Mountain Day

300

This summer treat is made from frozen water and syrup. 

shaved ice

300

It is fun to go sleep outside in a tent or cabin. 

camping

300

You can visit your mom's mom here. 

grandma's house

300

The weather in summer that is wet and hot at the same time. 

humid

300

This is a long holiday in summer where people honor relatives who have passed away. 

Obon

400

In some countries, you eat the fuzzy skin of this summer fruit. 

peaches

400

Your teacher at school may have told you to finish this during your break. 

summer homework

400

This is a fun place to go for a swim. Sometimes there is a water slide. 

the pool

400

Things that you look forward to doing are ______. 

exciting

400

This is a holiday in July to celebrate a big body of water. 

Marine (Sea/Ocean) Day

500

This Japanese food is served with running water in a special shoot made of bamboo. 

nagashi somen

500

You walk around blindfolded with a weapon in your hand looking for something sweet. 

watermelon smash

500

Many cities have these traditional Japanese celebrations with lots of food stands and games. 

summer festival

500

Things that help you calm down and rest are _______. 

relaxing

500

This American holiday celebrates the country declaring independence from England. 

4th of July