"The Windy City"
Reading Lesson

Key Words

Below you will find a list of key vocabulary you need to know to understand the lesson. Click on each word to hear it and practice its pronunciation.

blow: to move air
melt: to change from solid to liquid (like snow turning into water)
sometimes: at certain times, but not always
air conditioner: a machine that makes the air in a room cooler
thunderstorm: a storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and strong wind
leaf: the flat green part of a plant or tree (plural: leaves)

Practice - Key Words

Select the word that is described.

Reading

The Windy City

Chicago, where I am from, is called the "Windy City." In the winter a cold wind blows off Lake Michigan, and it snows a lot. The temperature gets very cold, sometimes below zero.

In the spring the weather is great. It's warm and the snow melts. People plant gardens and start to play outdoor sports like baseball.

In the summer it's hot and sometimes humid. People swim and turn on their air conditioners to keep cool. Sometimes it rains or we get thunderstorms.

In the fall it's cool. People prepare for winter and buy warm clothes like coats and hats. The leaves change colors and fall from the trees. It's very beautiful.

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Practice

Select the correct season for each question.

Writing

Describe what the weather is like in your country or region during the different seasons of the year.

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