First, study any unfamiliar words here:
| 🌱 Spring 🌱 Definition: The season after winter when the weather gets warmer and flowers grow. Example Sentences: Spring comes after winter and before summer. Flowers grow in spring, and the trees turn green. ☀️ Summer ☀️ Definition: The hottest season of the year, when the sun is bright and days are long. Example Sentences: In summer, people go to the beach and swim. The sun is very strong in summer, so we drink a lot of water. 🍂 Fall 🍂 🍂 Autumn 🍂 Definition: The season after summer when the weather gets cooler and leaves fall from trees. Example Sentences: The leaves turn red and yellow in fall. Fall is a good time to wear a light jacket. ❄️ Winter ❄️ Definition: The coldest season of the year, when some places have snow. Example Sentences: Winter is very cold, so we wear big coats. In some places, snow falls in winter. 🌳 Forest 🌳 Definition: A large area with many trees and plants. Example Sentences: Many animals live in the forest. We walk in the forest and see big trees. 🍃 Leaves 🍃 Definition: The flat green parts of a tree or plant that change color in fall. Example Sentences: The tree has many green leaves in summer. In fall, the leaves turn orange and fall to the ground. ☁️ Sky ☁️ Definition: The open space above us, where the sun, moon, and stars are. Example Sentences: The sky is blue in the daytime. At night, we see stars in the sky. 🚪 Through 🚪 Definition: Going from one side to another side. Example Sentences: The car goes through the tunnel. We walk through the door to enter the room. 🌿 Plant 🌿 Definition: A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves or flowers. Example Sentences: We put water on the plant every day. This plant has small pink flowers. ⛄ Snowman ⛄ Definition: A shape of a person made from snow. Example Sentences: The children make a snowman in winter. The snowman has a carrot for a nose. ✨ Shine ✨ Definition: To give light or to be bright. Example Sentences: The sun shines in the sky. The stars shine at night. 🚪 Outside 🚪 Definition: Not inside; in the open air. Example Sentences: The children play outside in the park. We eat lunch outside on a sunny day. 🍽️ Meals 🍽️ Definition: Food that we eat at a certain time, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Example Sentences: We eat three meals every day. My favorite meal is dinner with my family. |
Word Count: 856
Reading Level: CEFR A2
4 Seasons
SPRING 🌱
Now the cold time ends. The days start to feel warm. We see flowers in many places. Some flowers are red, and some are yellow. Some are orange or purple. Some flowers are opening now. Trees have new leaves. They look green. People can walk in a park. They like to see the new colors. Birds sing in the morning. Little birds sit in trees. Rabbits run on the grass. Some rain falls, and water helps the plants. Then the plants look nice. People do not need big coats now. A light shirt is good. The weather is fine for short walks. Children play with balls outside.
They run under the sun. Many people feel happy. They enjoy this time after the cold. They also plant flowers at home. They give water each day. The flowers get bigger. At night, it is not hot, but not very cold. We rest well. We see more sun than in winter. People see the bright sun through the window. Some mornings are cloudy, but not all. We feel good in this part of the year. It brings new life to the world. It comes before the hot time of the year. It also comes after winter. Many people love this time. They like the warm days and colorful flowers.
SUMMER ☀️
Summer is hot. The sun looks big in the sky. The days have many hours of light. People wear shorts and small shirts. They drink a lot of water when they feel hot. Some people visit the beach. They can swim in the water. They sit near the sea. They watch the blue sea. Children run and play with a ball. They jump under the sun. Some families eat cold and sweet foods and drinks. That helps in hot weather. Many trees are green in summer.
Some flowers open at this time. People can walk in a park. They see nice colors and happy birds in the parks. Many children do not have school in summer. They can stay home or see friends. They play all day. Some families go to another city. They want to have fun. They take a car or a bus. The roads may have many cars. The sun is high until late in the day. At night, it may be warm. People sometimes sit outside at night. They talk and sing. They play guitar. Summer can feel happy. It is hot, but many people like summer.
FALL 🍂
This part of the year comes after the hot part. The weather is not very hot. The days are shorter than in summer. The sun is up, but the outside is not too hot. Leaves on trees can change color. Some change to red or yellow. The mountains are red and yellow! The leaves fall onto the floor of the forest. People see many colors there. Children walk over the leaves. They hear a small noise under their feet. Some days bring rain. We wear a small jacket outside. We do not wear big coats yet.
We feel okay with light clothes. We can walk and see the red and yellow leaves. People also find apples at this time. They can eat apples or make apple foods. Children go back to school. They study letters and numbers. They meet friends in the classroom. This part of the year is a time of change. The day is not very long now. We see less sun in the late day. Some families stay home when it rains. They watch shows on TV or talk together. They also eat warm meals. Later, the weather will get cold. Then we have the last part of the year.
WINTER ☃️
Winter is the last part of the year. It is very cold. In many places, white snow can fall. Many places can look very white. Children like to play in the snow. They make a big person from snow. They put small black rocks for eyes and a long carrot for a nose. What can they use to make arms? What can they use for the mouth? Some children throw snow balls at each other. People wear big coats and hats. They wear big shoes to stay warm. Some people drink hot chocolate. Others drink hot tea. This helps them feel better in the cold.
The days are short. The sun is not up for many hours. Some people stay home. They read books or watch TV. Many people watch a movie in the winter. They also eat warm food, like hot soup. Houses often have a warm place. Some houses have a fire, and these places keep people warm. In winter, trees do not have leaves. The world can look gray and dark. Many people wait for the next part of the year. They want warm days to return. Winter can bring big family days. Families meet together and eat large meals. They also give small gifts. Children feel glad to open boxes or bags. After winter ends, we go back to the first part. Then it is not cold anymore.
What is your favorite time of the year?
Questions about the story:
1. In spring, what can we see on trees?
A. New leaves
B. Snow
C. Black rocks
2. What do some people like to do at the beach in summer?
A. Drink hot chocolate
B. Swim in the sea
C. Plant flowers
3. In the fall, what happens to the leaves on the trees?
A. They fall down
B. They turn black
C. They stay green
4. In winter, what do children sometimes throw?
A. Apples
B. Snow balls
C. Hats
5. What do people often wear in winter?
A. Shorts and small shirts
B. Big coats and hats
C. Light shirts
6. In spring, which kind of weather do we often have?
A. Very hot and sunny
B. Very cold and snowy
C. Warm days with some rain
7. In summer, why do people drink a lot of water?
A. Because it is cold
B. Because it is hot
C. Because it is rainy
Answer Key:
1. In spring, what can we see on trees?
A. New leaves ✅
B. Snow
C. Black rocks
2. What do some people like to do at the beach in summer?
A. Drink hot chocolate
B. Swim in the sea ✅
C. Plant flowers
3. In the fall, what happens to the leaves on the trees?
A. They fall down ✅
B. They turn black
C. They stay green
4. In winter, what do children sometimes throw?
A. Apples
B. Snow balls ✅
C. Hats
5. What do people often wear in winter?
A. Shorts and small shirts
B. Big coats and hats ✅
C. Light shirts
6. In spring, which kind of weather do we often have?
A. Very hot and sunny
B. Very cold and snowy
C. Warm days with some rain ✅
7. In summer, why do people drink a lot of water?
A. Because it is cold
B. Because it is hot ✅
C. Because it is rainy
Learning Activity:
Working with a partner or group (or working by yourself), try to guess the missing words in the paragraphs below. The group with the most correct answers wins.
Spring
Spring is a warm and happy season. The weather gets ___ and flowers bloom. Trees grow new green leaves. Many animals wake ___ from sleep. Birds sing in the trees. People enjoy walking outside ___ feeling the fresh air. Sometimes, it rains, and the plants grow ___ In spring, children play in the park. Many people like to ___ picnics under the cherry blossom trees. Spring is a time of ___ beginnings. It is a season of color and life. People feel ___ and excited because winter is over. The days become longer, and ___ sun shines more.
Summer
Summer is the hottest season of the ___ The sun shines brightly, and the days are very long. Many ___ go to the beach and swim in the sea. Children enjoy ___ vacation from school. They eat ice cream and play outside. Some ___ travel to new places. People wear light clothes because it is ___ hot. In some places, summer brings heavy rain. This is called ___ rainy season. At night, people sit outside and watch the stars. ___ is a fun time for friends and family. Many people enjoy ___ because they can relax and have fun.
Fall
Fall is a ___ and windy season. The leaves on trees change color. They turn ___ yellow, and orange. The weather becomes cooler, and the wind blows ___ Many people go to parks to see the beautiful trees. In ___ farmers harvest fruits and vegetables. Some animals prepare for winter by ___ food. People wear sweaters because it is not too hot and ___ too cold. Fall is also a time for festivals. Many people ___ Thanksgiving and enjoy big meals. The days become shorter, and the ___ become longer. Fall is a peaceful and colorful season.
Winter
Winter ___ the coldest season of the year. In some places, it snows, ___ everything looks white. People wear warm clothes like jackets, hats, and ___ Some children play in the snow and make snowmen. Many people ___ hot tea or hot chocolate to stay warm. In winter, some ___ sleep for a long time. The days are short, and the ___ are long. Some places have winter festivals and holidays. Many families ___ time together indoors. People celebrate Christmas and New Year in winter. ___ is a quiet and beautiful season. Many people enjoy the cold ___
Answer Key:
Spring
Spring is a warm and happy season. The weather gets warmer, and flowers bloom. Trees grow new green leaves. Many animals wake up from sleep. Birds sing in the trees. People enjoy walking outside and feeling the fresh air. Sometimes, it rains, and the plants grow fast. In spring, children play in the park. Many people like to have picnics under the cherry blossom trees. Spring is a time of new beginnings. It is a season of color and life. People feel happy and excited because winter is over. The days become longer, and the sun shines more.
Summer
Summer is the hottest season of the year. The sun shines brightly, and the days are very long. Many people go to the beach and swim in the sea. Children enjoy summer vacation from school. They eat ice cream and play outside. Some families travel to new places. People wear light clothes because it is very hot. In some places, summer brings heavy rain. This is called the rainy season. At night, people sit outside and watch the stars. Summer is a fun time for friends and family. Many people enjoy summer because they can relax and have fun.
Fall
Fall is a cool and windy season. The leaves on trees change color. They turn red, yellow, and orange. The weather becomes cooler, and the wind blows gently. Many people go to parks to see the beautiful trees. In fall, farmers harvest fruits and vegetables. Some animals prepare for winter by collecting food. People wear sweaters because it is not too hot and not too cold. Fall is also a time for festivals. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy big meals. The days become shorter, and the nights become longer. Fall is a peaceful and colorful season.
Winter
Winter is the coldest season of the year. In some places, it snows, and everything looks white. People wear warm clothes like jackets, hats, and gloves. Some children play in the snow and make snowmen. Many people drink hot tea or hot chocolate to stay warm. In winter, some animals sleep for a long time. The days are short, and the nights are long. Some places have winter festivals and holidays. Many families spend time together indoors. People celebrate Christmas and New Year in winter. It is a quiet and beautiful season. Many people enjoy the cold weather.
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