Approximately A1 · 73 words

The Weather

Read about four seasons and find out which season the speaker likes best.

Read at your own pace. Use the English meanings below, then answer the questions. The level is a teaching guide, not an assessment. Original stories include some British spellings and settings.

Sun, cloud and rain

The story

I live in a city with four seasons.

In spring it is warm and it often rains.

The trees are green again.

In summer it is very hot.

We drink cold water and eat ice cream.

In autumn the weather is nice.

It is not hot and it is not cold.

In winter it is cold and sometimes it snows.

I wear a big coat and a hat.

My favourite season is autumn.

English meanings

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seasons
The four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
autumn
The season after summer, also called fall.
coat
A piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep warm.

Check your understanding

Choose an answer for each question, then open its explanation. You can try again as often as you like.

1. What often happens in spring?
Show answer and story evidence

It rains

Spring is described as warm and often rainy. Read the guide

The story says: “In spring it is warm and it often rains.”

2. What does the speaker wear in winter?
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A big coat and a hat

The clothing sentence follows the description of cold winter weather. Read the guide

The story says: “I wear a big coat and a hat.”

3. Which season is the favorite?
Show answer and story evidence

Autumn

The speaker directly names autumn as the favorite. Read the guide

The story says: “My favourite season is autumn.”