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Vocabulary lesson plan & materials
Months and Seasons
A2–B1 · A multi-level lesson about months, seasons, clothes, activities and food, with reading, listening, speaking, writing and grammar in context.
Language Focus
Active Vocabulary & Grammar
Vocabulary comes from the source texts. Grammar examples stay within the A2–B1 target range.
Seasons & Weather
spring
summer
autumn
winter
warm
hot
cool
cold
chilly
wet
muddy
crisp
Clothes
raincoat
wellies
sweater
scarf
coat
gloves
hat
boots
swimsuit
flip-flops
sunglasses
light jacket
Activities
go for a walk
have a picnic
go swimming
play football
go hiking
go fishing
apple picking
pumpkin carving
build a snowman
go sledding
play hide-and-seek
go trick-or-treating
Food
sandwiches
fruit
watermelon
strawberries
peaches
pumpkin pie
apple cider
hot chocolate
marshmallows
Present Simple
A2Winter comes after autumn. / I wear a light jacket in September.
Past Simple
A2–B1Last year, we stayed in a small cabin near a lake. / We went hiking and fishing.
There is / There are
A2There is snow on the ground. / There are many stars in the sky.
Can
A2In spring, we can play outside more often. / We can see flowers starting to bloom.
Season 1
Spring
Start with the shorter A2 text, then move to the A2–B1 version.
Text 1
Spring
A2Spring is my favourite season because I like warm weather, new leaves on the trees, and blooming flowers. It all adds colour to gardens and parks.
During spring, I spend more time outside. I go for walks in the countryside or have picnics with friends. Sometimes we even bring a football to play with. Although it can be wet and muddy due to rain, I still like wearing colourful raincoats and wellies.
Spring gives me the chance to enjoy the outdoors and see nature's beauty.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: wet, gardens, spend, enjoy, picnics, beauty, leaves, weather, season, bloom, outdoors
Spring is my favourite _____(1) because I like warm _____(2), new _____(3) on the trees and blooming flowers. I enjoy seeing flowers _____(4), which add colour to _____(5) and parks.
During spring, I _____(6) more time outside. I go for walks in the countryside or have _____(7) with friends. Sometimes we even bring a football to play with. Although it can be _____(8) and muddy due to rain, I still like wearing colourful raincoats and wellies.
Spring gives me the chance to _____(9) the _____(10) and see nature's _____(11).
1
season
2
weather
3
leaves
4
bloom
5
gardens
6
spend
7
picnics
8
wet
9
enjoy
10
outdoors
11
beauty
Task 2 — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
The author's favourite season is winter.
TrueFalse
2
Spring is the season of new leaves and warmer weather.
TrueFalse
3
The author doesn't like to see blooming flowers in spring.
TrueFalse
4
The author spends more time inside during spring.
TrueFalse
5
The author likes to play football during spring.
TrueFalse
6
The author doesn't mind the rain during spring.
TrueFalse
7
The author prefers to wear dark raincoats and boots during spring.
TrueFalse
8
Spring doesn't offer the chance to enjoy the outdoors.
TrueFalse
9
The author doesn't care about nature's beauty during spring.
TrueFalse
10
Spring is the author's least favourite season.
TrueFalse
1
False (The author's favourite season is spring.)
2
True
3
False (The author enjoys seeing flowers bloom.)
4
False (The author spends more time outside during spring.)
5
True
6
True
7
False (The author likes to wear colourful raincoats and wellies.)
8
False (Spring offers the chance to enjoy the outdoors.)
9
False (The author likes nature's beauty during spring.)
10
False (Spring is the author's favourite season.)
Text 2
Spring — More Detailed
A2–B1Spring is my favourite season of the year. After a long, cold winter, everything starts to come back to life again. The trees start to grow new leaves, and the flowers start to bloom. I love seeing all the different colours in the gardens and parks.
The weather gets warmer too, which means I can spend more time outside. I like going for walks in the countryside and having picnics with my friends. We take sandwiches and fruit, and sometimes we even bring a football or frisbee to play with.
One thing I don't like about spring is the rain. It can be very wet and muddy outside, but I still enjoy it because I get to wear my colourful raincoat and wellies.
Spring is a wonderful time of year because of the new leaves and flowers and the chance to spend time outside in the fresh air.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: starts, gardens, walks, wet, season, fresh, rain, wonderful, grow, colours, weather, winter, bloom, spend, fruit
Spring is my favourite _____(1) of the year. After a long, cold _____(2), everything _____(3) to come back to life again. The trees start to _____(4) new leaves, and the flowers start to _____(5). I love seeing all the different _____(6) in the _____(7) and parks.
The _____(8) gets warmer too, which means I can _____(9) more time outside. I like going for _____(10) in the countryside and having picnics with my friends. We take sandwiches and _____(11), and sometimes we even bring a football or frisbee to play with.
One thing I don't like about spring is the _____(12). It can be very _____(13) and muddy outside, but I still enjoy it because I get to wear my colourful raincoat and wellies.
Spring is a _____(14) time of year because of the new leaves and flowers and the chance to spend time outside in the _____(15) air.
1
season
2
winter
3
starts
4
grow
5
bloom
6
colours
7
gardens
8
weather
9
spend
10
walks
11
fruit
12
rain
13
wet
14
wonderful
15
fresh
Season 2
Summer
Two levels of the same topic: A2 first, then A2–B1.
Text 3
Summer
A2Summer is my favourite season because of the warm weather and long days. I like swimming with friends, having picnics in the park, and playing sports on the beach.
When it's too hot outside, I stay at home and read or watch movies.
My family usually goes on holiday during the summer. For example, last year we stayed in a small cabin near a lake. We went hiking and fishing every day. It was very peaceful.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables like watermelons, strawberries, and peaches is another reason why I love summer.
Summer is a great time of year that I always look forward to.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: hiking, fruits, sports, favourite, peaceful, holiday, warm, picnics, hot, beach, long, swimming, lake
Summer is my _____(1) season because of the _____(2) weather and _____(3) days. I _____(4) with friends, having _____(5) in the park, and playing _____(6) on the _____(7).
When it's too _____(8) outside, I stay at home and read or watch movies.
My family usually goes on _____(9) during the summer. For example, last year we stayed in a small cabin near a _____(10). We went _____(11) and fishing every day. It was very _____(12).
Eating fresh _____(13) and vegetables like watermelons, strawberries, and peaches is another reason why I love summer.
Summer is a great time of year that I always look forward to.
1
favourite
2
warm
3
long
4
swimming
5
picnics
6
sports
7
beach
8
hot
9
holiday
10
lake
11
hiking
12
peaceful
13
fruits
Task 2 — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
The author's favourite season is winter.
TrueFalse
2
The author enjoys going swimming with friends during the summer.
TrueFalse
3
The author doesn't like playing sports on the beach.
TrueFalse
4
The author only stays at home when it's too cold outside.
TrueFalse
5
The author's family never goes on holiday during the summer.
TrueFalse
6
The author went hiking and fishing during their last summer holiday.
TrueFalse
7
The author dislikes eating fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer.
TrueFalse
8
The author thinks summer is a terrible time of year.
TrueFalse
9
The author always looks forward to summer.
TrueFalse
10
The author prefers to watch TV during the summer.
TrueFalse
1
False (The author's favourite season is summer.)
2
True
3
False (The author enjoys playing sports on the beach.)
4
False (The author stays at home when it's too hot outside.)
5
False (The author's family usually goes on holiday during the summer.)
6
True
7
False (The author loves eating fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer.)
8
False (The author thinks summer is a great time of year.)
9
True
10
False (The author enjoys reading and watching movies during the summer.)
Text 4
Summer — More Detailed
A2–B1Summer is my favourite season. I love the warm weather and the long days. In summer, I like to go swimming in the sea with my friends. We also like to have picnics in the park. Sometimes we play football or volleyball on the beach.
When it's too hot outside, I stay at home and read books or watch movies.
My family likes to go on holidays during the summer. Last year, we went to a beautiful place by the mountains. We stayed in a small cabin near a lake. We went hiking and fishing every day. At night, we sat around the campfire and told stories. It was very peaceful and relaxing.
I also like the summer because there are many fruits and vegetables available. I love eating watermelons, strawberries, and peaches.
Summer is a great time of year and I always look forward to it.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: relaxing, hiking, long, fruits, favourite, beach, warm, campfire, mountains, hot, lake, picnics, holidays, swimming
Summer is my _____(1) season. I love the _____(2) weather and the _____(3) days. In summer, I like to go _____(4) in the sea with my friends. We also like to have _____(5) in the park. Sometimes we play football or volleyball on the _____(6).
When it's too _____(7) outside, I stay at home and read books or watch movies.
My family likes to go on _____(8) during the summer. Last year, we went to a beautiful place by the _____(9). We stayed in a small cabin near a _____(10). We went _____(11) and fishing every day. At night, we sat around the _____(12) and told stories. It was very peaceful and _____(13).
I also like the summer because there are many _____(14) and vegetables available. I love eating watermelons, strawberries, and peaches.
Summer is a great time of year and I always look forward to it.
1
favourite
2
warm
3
long
4
swimming
5
picnics
6
beach
7
hot
8
holidays
9
mountains
10
lake
11
hiking
12
campfire
13
relaxing
14
fruits
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the author's favourite season?
2
What does the author like to do in the sea with friends?
3
What does the author do when it's too hot outside?
4
Where did the family stay during their holiday last year?
5
What did the author and their family do every day during their vacation?
6
What did the author and their family do at night during their vacation?
7
Why does the author like summer?
8
What fruits does the author love eating in summer?
9
What is the overall tone of the text?
10
What does the author look forward to every year?
1
C
2
C
3
C
4
B
5
B
6
B
7
A
8
B
9
C
10
C
Season 3
Autumn
Vocabulary expands from weather and clothes to food and seasonal activities.
Text 5
Autumn
A2Autumn is my favourite season because of the colourful leaves falling from the trees. The air is cool and crisp, perfect for wearing sweaters and scarves.
Sometimes it rains, but I enjoy jumping in puddles! In autumn, there are pumpkins. We carve them into funny faces for Halloween and make delicious pumpkin pie. We also pick apples at the farm to make sweet apple cider.
As the days get shorter and nights longer, I like sitting by the fire with a book or having bonfires outside to roast marshmallows.
Autumn is really beautiful.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: faces, beautiful, fire, puddles, leaves, apples, sweaters, rains, cool
Autumn is my favourite season because of the colourful _____(1) falling from the trees. The air is _____(2) and crisp, perfect for wearing _____(3) and scarves.
Sometimes it _____(4), but I enjoy jumping in _____(5)! In autumn, there are pumpkins. We carve them into funny _____(6) for Halloween and make delicious pumpkin pie. We also pick _____(7) at the farm to make sweet apple cider.
As the days get shorter and nights longer, I like sitting by the _____(8) with a book or having bonfires outside to roast marshmallows.
Autumn is really _____(9).
1
leaves
2
cool
3
sweaters
4
rains
5
puddles
6
faces
7
apples
8
fire
9
beautiful
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the author's favourite season?
2
What does the author like to wear during autumn?
3
What does the author enjoy doing in the rain during autumn?
4
What do people carve into funny faces for Halloween during autumn?
5
What do people make with pumpkins during autumn?
6
What do people pick at the farm during autumn to make sweet apple cider?
7
What does the author like to do as the days get shorter and nights longer during autumn?
8
What do people do outside during autumn to roast marshmallows?
9
What does the author think of autumn?
10
What is the main idea of the text?
1
C
2
C
3
C
4
B
5
B
6
C
7
C
8
B
9
C
10
A
Text 6
Autumn — More Detailed
A2–B1Autumn is my favourite season. The leaves on the trees change colour and fall to the ground. They are red, orange, and yellow. It's very pretty.
The air is cool and crisp. I like wearing sweaters and scarves.
Sometimes it rains and I have to use an umbrella. I like jumping in the puddles!
In autumn, there are lots of pumpkins. We carve them into funny faces for Halloween. We also eat pumpkin pie, which is delicious.
There are also apples. We go apple picking at the farm and make apple cider. It's very sweet and tasty.
The days get shorter and the nights get longer. I like sitting by the fire with a book. Sometimes we have bonfires outside and roast marshmallows.
Autumn is a beautiful season.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: sweaters, farm, beautiful, leaves, colour, fire, favourite, faces, apples, pretty, ground, rains, puddles, pumpkin, cool
Autumn is my _____(1) season. The _____(2) on the trees change _____(3) and fall to the _____(4). They are red, orange, and yellow. It's very _____(5).
The air is _____(6) and crisp. I like wearing _____(7) and scarves.
Sometimes it _____(8) and I have to use an umbrella. I like jumping in the _____(9)!
In autumn, there are lots of pumpkins. We carve them into funny _____(10) for Halloween. We also eat _____(11) pie, which is delicious.
There are also _____(12). We go apple picking at the _____(13) and make apple cider. It's very sweet and tasty.
The days get shorter and the nights get longer. I like sitting by the _____(14) with a book. Sometimes we have bonfires outside and roast marshmallows.
Autumn is a _____(15) season.
1
favourite
2
leaves
3
colour
4
ground
5
pretty
6
cool
7
sweaters
8
rains
9
puddles
10
faces
11
pumpkin
12
apples
13
farm
14
fire
15
beautiful
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the author's favourite season?
2
What happens to the leaves during autumn?
3
What colours do the leaves turn during autumn?
4
How does the air feel during autumn?
5
What does the author like wearing during autumn?
6
What does the author do when it rains during autumn?
7
What does the author like doing in puddles during autumn?
8
What do people do with pumpkins during autumn?
9
What do people make with apples during autumn?
10
What does the author like doing during autumn nights?
1
D
2
B
3
B
4
C
5
C
6
B
7
C
8
B
9
B
10
C
Season 4
Winter
Short A2 reading followed by a more detailed A2–B1 version.
Text 7
Winter
A2Winter is the season after autumn and before spring.
It's cold outside and sometimes snows. People wear warm clothes like coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to stay warm. They also drink hot chocolate or tea. Children build snowmen or go sledding.
At night, there are many stars and a bright moon. Winter has holidays such as Christmas and New Year's Eve, when people decorate their houses with lights and ornaments, give gifts, and spend time with family and friends.
Although winter can be very cold, it's a special time of year that brings people together.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: hot, gifts, bright, ornaments, autumn, clothes, holidays, special, snows, cold, decorate, wear, spend, stars, snowmen, scarves, spring
Winter is the season after _____(1) and before _____(2).
It's _____(3) outside and sometimes _____(4). People _____(5) warm _____(6) like coats, hats, gloves, and _____(7) to stay warm. They also drink _____(8) chocolate or tea. Children build _____(9) or go sledding.
At night, there are many _____(10) and a _____(11) moon. Winter has _____(12) such as Christmas and New Year's Eve, when people _____(13) their houses with lights and _____(14), give _____(15), and _____(16) time with family and friends.
Although winter can be very cold, it's a _____(17) time of year that brings people together.
1
autumn
2
spring
3
cold
4
snows
5
wear
6
clothes
7
scarves
8
hot
9
snowmen
10
stars
11
bright
12
holidays
13
decorate
14
ornaments
15
gifts
16
spend
17
special
Task 2 — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
Winter is the season before autumn.
TrueFalse
2
People wear warm clothes like shorts and t-shirts in winter.
TrueFalse
3
Children go swimming in winter.
TrueFalse
4
Winter has holidays such as Christmas and Easter.
TrueFalse
5
People decorate their houses with lights and ornaments during winter.
TrueFalse
6
Winter is a special time of year that brings people together.
TrueFalse
7
People drink cold drinks like iced tea in winter.
TrueFalse
8
Winter is always warm and sunny.
TrueFalse
9
Children build snowmen or go sledding in winter.
TrueFalse
10
Winter has a bright sun and no stars at night.
TrueFalse
1
False (Winter is the season after autumn.)
2
False (People wear warm clothes like coats, hats, gloves, and scarves in winter.)
3
False (Children build snowmen or go sledding in winter.)
4
False (The text mentions Christmas and New Year's Eve.)
5
True
6
True
7
False (People drink hot chocolate or tea in winter.)
8
False (Winter can be very cold.)
9
True
10
False (Winter has many stars and a bright moon at night.)
Text 8
Winter — More Detailed
A2–B1Winter is a season that comes after autumn and before spring.
In winter, it's very cold outside and sometimes it snows. The trees have no leaves and there is snow on the ground. People wear warm clothes like coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to keep themselves warm. They also drink hot chocolate or tea to feel cozy inside. Sometimes, children build snowmen or go sledding in the snow.
At night, the sky looks beautiful because there are many stars and the moon is bright.
Winter is also the time when some holidays take place, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve. During these holidays, people decorate their houses with lights and ornaments. They also give gifts to each other and spend time with family and friends.
Although winter can be very cold, it's a special time of year that brings people together.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: hot, special, bright, ground, spring, snowmen, ornaments, autumn, holidays, cold, snows, wear, spend, decorate, happen, gifts, leaves, warm, scarves, cozy, looks, stars, season, warm
Winter is a _____(1) that comes after _____(2) and before _____(3).
In winter, it's very _____(4) outside and sometimes it _____(5). The trees have no _____(6) and there is snow on the _____(7). People _____(8) _____(9) clothes like coats, hats, gloves, and _____(10) to keep themselves _____(11). They also drink _____(12) chocolate or tea to feel _____(13) inside. Sometimes, children build _____(14) or go sledding in the snow.
At night, the sky _____(15) beautiful because there are many _____(16) and the moon is _____(17).
Winter is also the time when some holidays _____(18), such as Christmas and New Year's Eve. During these _____(19), people _____(20) their houses with lights and _____(21). They also give _____(22) to each other and _____(23) time with family and friends.
Although winter can be very cold, it's a _____(24) time of year that brings people together.
1
season
2
autumn
3
spring
4
cold
5
snows
6
leaves
7
ground
8
wear
9
warm
10
scarves
11
warm
12
hot
13
cozy
14
snowmen
15
looks
16
stars
17
bright
18
happen
19
holidays
20
decorate
21
ornaments
22
gifts
23
spend
24
special
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is winter?
2
What is the weather like in winter?
3
What do people wear in winter to keep themselves warm?
4
What do people drink in winter to feel cozy inside?
5
What do children do in the snow during winter?
6
What does the sky look like at night during winter?
7
What holidays happen during winter?
8
What do people do during the holidays in winter?
9
Is winter a special time of year?
10
What does winter do to people?
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
A
5
C
6
C
7
B
8
D
9
A
10
A
Calendar
Months of the Year
Month-by-month texts combine clothes, activities, holidays and seasonal vocabulary.
Text 9
I Love Every Month
A2In January, it's very cold and I like playing in the snow with my friends. We wear warm clothes to keep ourselves warm.
February is special because of Valentine's Day.
In March, spring begins and we can see flowers starting to bloom.
April gets warmer and we can play outside more often.
May is when my summer break begins because school ends.
June is very hot, so I wear sunglasses and a hat.
July and August are the hottest months and I wear tank tops and shorts.
September starts autumn and I wear a light jacket.
October is Halloween month and November is Thanksgiving month.
December is Christmas month, and we exchange presents and eat lots of food.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: month, special, sunglasses, snow, outside, bloom, shorts, exchange, begins, warm, jacket, wear, hot, cold, spring, ends
In January, it's very _____(1) and I like playing in the _____(2) with my friends. We _____(3) warm clothes to keep ourselves _____(4).
February is _____(5) because of Valentine's Day.
In March, _____(6) begins and we can see flowers starting to _____(7).
April gets warmer and we can play _____(8) more often.
May is when my summer break _____(9) because school _____(10).
June is very _____(11), so I wear _____(12) and a hat.
July and August are the hottest months and I wear tank tops and _____(13).
September starts autumn and I wear a light _____(14).
October is Halloween _____(15) and November is Thanksgiving month.
December is Christmas month, and we _____(16) presents and eat lots of food.
1
cold
2
snow
3
wear
4
warm
5
special
6
spring
7
bloom
8
outside
9
begins
10
ends
11
hot
12
sunglasses
13
shorts
14
jacket
15
month
16
exchange
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the text mainly about?
2
What does the writer like to do in January?
3
What is special about February?
4
When does spring begin?
5
What happens in April?
6
What happens in May?
7
Why does the writer wear sunglasses and a hat in June?
8
What are the hottest months?
9
What does the writer wear in September?
10
What happens in December?
1
A
2
B
3
D
4
C
5
A
6
B
7
B
8
C
9
B
10
C
Text 10
I Love Every Month — More Detailed
B1In January, it's very cold. I like playing in the snow and building snowmen with my friends. We wear warm jackets, gloves, hats, and boots to keep ourselves warm.
February is also a cold month, but it's special because of Valentine's Day. I usually give a card to my best friend.
March is the beginning of spring. It's still chilly outside, but we can see the flowers starting to bloom.
In April, it gets warmer and we can play outside more often. My favourite game to play is hide-and-seek. I wear shorts and t-shirts when it's warm outside.
May is the month when school ends and my summer break begins. I love going to the beach and swimming in the sea. I wear a swimsuit and flip-flops.
In June, it's very hot, so I wear sunglasses and a hat to protect myself from the sun.
July and August are the hottest months. I like playing games with my friends, like tag and frisbee. I wear tank tops and shorts to stay cool.
September is the start of autumn. The leaves on the trees change colour and fall to the ground. I wear a light jacket when I go outside.
October is Halloween month. I dress up in a costume and go trick-or-treating with my friends.
November is the month of Thanksgiving. We have a big dinner with our family and friends. I wear a nice shirt and pants.
December is the month of Christmas. We decorate our house with lights and a Christmas tree. I wear a sweater and jeans. We exchange presents and eat lots of food.
I love all the different seasons and the clothes we wear during each one.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
Word bank: exchange, hide-and-seek, jackets, chilly, building, beach, month, wear, ends, Thanksgiving, trick-or-treating, tag, wear (3), decorate, bloom, Halloween, sunglasses, flip-flops, autumn, jacket, sweater, costume, colour, pants, hot, swimsuit, snow, spring, t-shirts, warm, seasons, cold, protect, fall, special, shorts, begins, outside
In January, it's very _____(1). I like playing in the _____(2) and _____(3) snowmen with my friends. We _____(4) warm _____(5), gloves, hats, and boots to keep ourselves _____(6).
February is also a cold _____(7), but it's _____(8) because of Valentine's Day. I usually give a card to my best friend.
March is the beginning of _____(9). It's still _____(10) outside, but we can see the flowers starting to _____(11).
In April, it gets warmer and we can play outside more often. My favourite game to play is _____(12). I wear shorts and _____(13) when it's warm _____(14).
May is the month when school _____(15) and my summer break _____(16). I love going to the _____(17) and swimming in the sea. I wear a _____(18) and _____(19).
In June, it's very _____(20), so I wear _____(21) and a hat to _____(22) myself from the sun.
July and August are the hottest months. I like playing games with my friends, like _____(23) and frisbee. I wear tank tops and _____(24) to stay cool.
September is the start of _____(25). The leaves on the trees change _____(26) and _____(27) to the ground. I _____(28) a light _____(29) when I go outside.
October is _____(30) month. I dress up in a _____(31) and go _____(32) with my friends.
November is the month of _____(33). We have a big dinner with our family and friends. I wear a nice shirt and _____(34).
December is the month of Christmas. We _____(35) our house with lights and a Christmas tree. I wear a _____(36) and jeans. We _____(37) presents and eat lots of food.
I love all the different _____(38) and the clothes we _____(39) during each one.
1
cold
2
snow
3
building
4
wear
5
jackets
6
warm
7
month
8
special
9
spring
10
chilly
11
bloom
12
hide-and-seek
13
t-shirts
14
outside
15
ends
16
begins
17
beach
18
swimsuit
19
flip-flops
20
hot
21
sunglasses
22
protect
23
tag
24
shorts
25
autumn
26
colour
27
fall
28
wear
29
jacket
30
Halloween
31
costume
32
trick-or-treating
33
Thanksgiving
34
pants
35
decorate
36
sweater
37
exchange
38
seasons
39
wear
Task 2 — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the author's favorite activity in January?
2
What do the author and their friends wear to keep warm in the winter?
3
What is special about February?
4
What can be seen in March?
5
What is the author's favorite game to play in April?
6
What is the author's favorite activity in May?
7
What does the author wear to protect themselves from the sun in June?
8
What does the author like doing in July and August?
9
What does the author wear when going outside in September?
10
What is special about December?
1
C
2
C
3
D
4
C
5
C
6
C
7
C
8
A
9
C
10
D
Task 3 — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
The text describes the four seasons of the year.
TrueFalse
2
The author likes playing in the snow in January.
TrueFalse
3
The author usually gives a card to their best friend on Valentine's Day.
TrueFalse
4
Hide-and-seek is the author's favourite game to play in April.
TrueFalse
5
The author wears shorts and t-shirts in May.
TrueFalse
6
The author wears a hat and sunglasses in June.
TrueFalse
7
The author wears tank tops and shorts in July and August.
TrueFalse
8
The leaves on the trees change colour and fall to the ground in October.
TrueFalse
9
The author wears a nice shirt and pants for Halloween.
TrueFalse
10
The author wears a sweater and jeans in December.
TrueFalse
1
True
2
True
3
True
4
True
5
False (The text mentions shorts and T-shirts in April; in May the author wears a swimsuit and flip-flops.)
6
True
7
True
8
False (The text says the leaves change colour and fall to the ground in September.)
9
False (The author dresses up in a costume for Halloween.)
10
True
Text 11
Five Opinions
B1The source labels this B1–B2, but the actual language and task demand fit B1 better.
1
John: "I hate winter. It's so gloomy and I always catch a cold. Plus, all the fun outdoor games like beach volleyball and frisbee become impossible to play." (Example: Last winter, John had to miss his friend's ski trip because he had the flu.)
2
Samantha: "I love autumn. It's the perfect weather for cozy sweaters and boots. And there are so many fun activities like apple picking and pumpkin carving." (Example: Last year, Samantha went on a hayride with her family and created the most intricate pumpkin carving of her life.)
3
David: "I can't decide which season is my favorite. They all have their own unique charm. Spring has beautiful blossoms and great weather. Summer means beach days and barbecues. Fall brings fantastic foliage and apple cider. Winter has Christmas and snowmen." (Example: David's Facebook page has an equal number of pictures of him enjoying each season with different friends.)
4
Emily: "I absolutely adore fashion! I think clothes are an expression of who we are and our personality. I love experimenting with different styles and trends. Sometimes when I put on a great outfit, it just makes me feel unstoppable." (Example: Emily recently spent way too much money on a pair of designer shoes, but she felt like they were worth every penny because they made her feel confident and stylish.)
5
Mark: "I'm sorry, but this topic is just trivial. There are so many more important things to worry about than months and seasons, games, and clothes. People should focus on things that truly matter like solving world hunger and creating a cleaner environment." (Example: Not long ago Mark watched a news segment about children suffering from malnutrition and was struck by how insignificant things like fashionable clothing seemed in comparison.)
Listening
Video Practice
Four distinct source videos are retained. The duplicated “Cold Winter Day” block was removed because it repeated the Windy Autumn URL, statements and key.
Video 1
Four Seasons
A2Video Task — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
What is the video about?
2
Which season is warm?
3
What happens in spring?
4
What is a popular activity in spring?
5
Which season is hot?
6
What do people do during summer vacation?
7
What is a common activity during summer?
8
Which season is cool?
9
What happens to the leaves in fall?
10
What is the season of harvest?
1
A
2
A
3
C
4
C
5
B
6
A
7
C
8
C
9
B
10
C
Video 2
Spring
A2Video Task — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
Grandpa Pig's chocolate egg hunt takes place in the summer.
TrueFalse
2
Freddy Fox arrives after the others are ready to begin the egg hunt.
TrueFalse
3
Peppa finds a chocolate egg in a plant pot.
TrueFalse
4
Rebecca Rabbit finds a chocolate egg under a leafy bush.
TrueFalse
5
Emily Elephant finds a chocolate egg in the branches of a tree.
TrueFalse
6
Freddy Fox found all the chocolate eggs.
TrueFalse
7
George, Richard, and Edmund found all the chocolate eggs.
TrueFalse
8
The little ones needed help finding the chocolate eggs.
TrueFalse
9
The baby chicks have already hatched when Peppa and her family see them.
TrueFalse
10
The baby chicks are born in the summer.
TrueFalse
1
False (It is springtime.)
2
True
3
True
4
True
5
True
6
False (He only found one chocolate egg.)
7
False (They didn't find any eggs.)
8
True
9
False (The eggs are about to hatch when Peppa and her family see them.)
10
False (The baby chicks are born in the spring.)
Video 3
Very Hot Day
A2–B1Video Task — Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
1
Who is the main character of the video?
2
What are Peppa and George going to do on the hot day?
3
Why can't Peppa jump in the muddy puddles?
4
What does Mummy Pig suggest they do instead of jumping in the puddles?
5
Why do they need to put on sunscreen?
6
Who pumps up the paddling pool?
7
What does Miss Rabbit sell on very hot days?
8
What does George want to eat from Miss Rabbit's ice cream truck?
9
What happens to George's dinosaur ice lolly?
10
What do Peppa and George love to do on hot days?
1
C
2
A
3
B
4
C
5
B
6
A
7
A
8
B
9
A
10
D
Video 4
Windy Autumn
B1Video Task — True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
1
Peppa is going to the beach.
TrueFalse
2
Peppa and her family wear swimsuits on cold days.
TrueFalse
3
The leaves change color in autumn.
TrueFalse
4
The wind blew the ball into the pond.
TrueFalse
5
Daddy Pig climbed up a thick tree to get George's hat.
TrueFalse
6
The wind was strong enough to hold up Daddy Pig.
TrueFalse
7
They played in muddy puddles on an autumn day.
TrueFalse
8
Peppa loves jumping up and down in muddy puddles.
TrueFalse
9
They went to the park on a warm day.
TrueFalse
10
The wind stopped blowing suddenly.
TrueFalse
1
False (Peppa is going to the park.)
2
False (They wear their hats, scarves, and coats.)
3
True
4
True
5
False (The tree was too thin to take Daddy Pig's weight.)
6
True
7
False (There are no muddy puddles; the family jumps in dry autumn leaves.)
8
True
9
False (They went to the park on a freezing cold day.)
10
True
Speaking
Role-Play Games
B1 production tasks. Use the + button to open a scenario.
Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a season. Have the groups prepare a weather report for their assigned season. They can create a script and include information about the typical weather patterns, activities, and clothing associated with that season. Each group then presents their weather report to the class.
Create a large calendar on the board or on a poster. Assign each student a month, and they have to come up with an event or activity associated with that month (e.g., January - New Year's Day, February - Valentine's Day). The students take turns sharing their events with the class, and the rest of the students try to guess the corresponding month.
Assign each student a season and have them create a character that represents that season. They should describe their character's appearance, personality, and favorite activities. Students can then pair up and role-play conversations between their seasonal characters, discussing what they like to do during their respective seasons.
Have students work in small groups and assign each group a season. They have to create a fashion show presentation showcasing appropriate clothing for that season. Each group can prepare visuals or even dress up in clothing representing their assigned season. They then present their fashion show to the class, describing the outfits and explaining why they are suitable for that season.
Divide the class into pairs or small groups and assign each group a month. Students have to create a travel brochure for a specific destination during that month. They should include information about the weather, popular activities, and attractions during that time of year. The groups can then present their travel brochures to the class, persuading them to visit their chosen destinations.
Speaking
Discussion Questions
Core Questions
A21
How many months are there in a year?
2
What is the first month of the year?
3
Which season comes after winter?
4
In which month do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
5
What is the hottest season of the year?
6
Which month has 28 days, except for leap years?
7
What is the last month of the year?
8
In what season do we see falling leaves and cooler temperatures?
9
In which month do we celebrate Halloween?
10
What is the name of the season that comes before spring?
Extended Discussion
B11
What is your favorite season and why?
2
How do the seasons differ in your country compared to other parts of the world?
3
Which month do you think has the best weather and why?
4
Do you prefer warm or cold weather? Why?
5
In which season do you like to travel the most?
6
Are there any special holidays or events that happen during a specific month in your country?
7
Do you have any seasonal traditions or activities that you enjoy doing with friends or family?
8
How does the change in seasons affect your mood or daily routine?
Writing
Creative Writing
The source writing bank is kept, but the most advanced prompts are simplified so the section remains within A2–B1.
Core Writing
A2–B11
My favourite season and why I love it.
2
The best thing about each month of the year.
3
My favourite holiday and how we celebrate it.
4
The most fun activity to do in each season.
5
My favourite memory from a specific month or season.
6
Summer is the best season of the year. What do you think?
7
Winter is the worst season of the year. Do you agree?
8
Some people prefer warm weather, while others prefer cold weather. What do you like better?
9
Seasons can affect our mood. Do you agree or disagree?
10
Different parts of the world have different seasons. Which season would you like to experience?
B1 Extension
B11
My favorite season and why it holds a special place in my heart.
2
How the changing of seasons affects my mood and productivity.
3
My experience celebrating holidays during different months and seasons.
4
The unique beauty of each month and season, according to my personal perspective.
5
How I adapt my wardrobe and lifestyle to the different months and seasons.
6
Would you rather live in a place with four distinct seasons or similar weather all year? Explain your choice.
7
How can changes in the seasons affect people, animals, and the environment?
8
Why are seasonal traditions important? Can traditions change over time?
9
How can dark or cold winter days affect people's mood and daily routine?
10
Each season has its own benefits and drawbacks. To what extent do you agree?