Summer Vocabulary
What do we call the big, bright thing in the sky that gives us heat and light in summer?
Sun
What cold sweet food is made from milk and is popular in summer?
Ice cream
Where do people often go to swim, relax, and sunbathe in summer?
The beach
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Which month does summer begin?
June
Name one item people often wear on their eyes to protect them from the sun.
Sunglasses
Name a red fruit that people love to eat in summer, especially at picnics.
Watermelon
Which is usually cooler in summer: the beach or the mountains?
The mountains
What activity includes swimming and relaxing by the sea?
Going to the beach
What insect makes a buzzing sound and is common in summer?
A mosquito (or a bee)
What is the word for the lotion that protects your skin from sunburn?
Sunscreen
Which drink is made from lemons, sugar, and water?
Lemonade
Name three places people often visit during summer vacation.
Beach, amusement park, national park (or others)
Name two outdoor games children often play during summer.
Football, basketball (answers may vary)
Which country is famous for samba dancing and beautiful summer beaches like Copacabana?
Brazil
Name three things you bring to the beach.
Towel, umbrella, swimsuit (answers may vary)
Which of these is not a tropical fruit: mango, pineapple, apple, coconut?
Apple
Name three animals or insects you often see in summer.
Butterfly, bee, mosquito (answers may vary)
What’s the name of the activity where you walk in the mountains or forest for fun?
Hiking
Which country experiences 24 hours of daylight during parts of the summer due to the Midnight Sun?
Norway (or other Arctic Circle countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland)
Give five summer-related nouns that start with the letter “S”.
Sun, sand, sea, sunscreen, shorts (answers may vary)
Describe your perfect summer picnic using at least four food or drink items.
Grilled chicken, salad, watermelon, and cold lemonade.
You're going on a summer trip. What four things would you pack in your suitcase?
Swimsuit, sunscreen, sandals, sunglasses.
Describe a summer vacation that includes at least three activities.
I went camping, swam in a lake, and roasted marshmallows by the fire.
Name five countries where summer happens in December.
Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand