The natural world

The natural world

Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

small soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather

• ice

• snow

Ice vs. Snow

the differences

Multiple Choice

a thick cloud of very small drops of water in the air close to the land or sea, that is very difficult to see through it

• storm

• cloud

• fog

Smog = smoke + fog

a form of air pollution especially in cities

a thunderstorm

Fill in the Blanks

Find six words relating to cold or bad weather ending in -y.

Answer:

snowy, frosty, foggy, windy, icy, chilly

Multiple Choice

Q: When is the best time to visit Sydney, Australia?

A: If you're there on 31st December, it'll be hot and sunny and you can join one of the many barbecues on the beach. Don't look for clouds in the sky, there aren't any!

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

Multiple Choice

Q: What about Finland?

A: If you like snow and ice, you'll love Finland in December. Why don't you try ice-swimming in the lake? But don't forget that the day is only six hours.

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

Multiple Choice

Q: And Seoul, the capital of South Korea?

A: September to November is the best time when the skies are blue. Yes, it is a little cold but the leaves on the streets are orange, red, and gold.

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

Multiple Choice

Q: Is October a good time to visit Argentina?

A: Yes, it is. This is the best time for a visit. Winter finishes at the beginning of September, the temperature isn't too warm and the trees look beautiful with their blue flowers.

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter