girl with umbrella

Read about seasons then do the exercises to help you practise your reading in English.

Help

Do the preparation exercise first. Then read the text and do the other exercises.

Reading text

Four seasons

In many places the weather changes during the year. These changes are called seasons. In the north and south there are four seasons in a year. Each season brings changes that are important for plants and animals that live in different parts of the world.

Spring

Spring starts when the day and night are the same length. The weather gets warmer and sunnier. Trees and plants start to grow. Many animals have their babies in spring.

Summer

Summer begins on the longest day of the year. In the north this is on 21 June. Summer is usually the warmest and sunniest time of the year. Fruit grows on trees and plants. Young animals grow bigger and stronger.

Autumn

Autumn starts when the day and night are the same length again. During autumn, the leaves change colour and fall from the trees. Some animals collect food before winter comes.

Winter

Winter begins on the shortest day of the year. In the north this is on 21 December. The weather is colder and in some places there is lots of snow. Plants and trees stop growing. Some animals, like bats and bears, find places to hide and sleep. This is called hibernation.

Fun facts

  • When it is summer in the north it is winter in the south.
  • At the North and South Pole there are only two seasons.
  • In tropical places near the Earth's equator there are two seasons: a 'wet' season and a 'dry' season.
     

Discussion

What's your favourite season? Why? Tell us about it!

Average: 4.2 (10 votes)

Submitted by WowEclipse500 on Thu, 04/01/2018 - 19:42

Permalink
my favorite season is spring because spring season has lots and lots of flowers I also like flowers. Flowers bloom in the trees,they are like some flower rain is falling.

English courses for children aged 6-17

Learn more

Sign up to our newsletter for free learning tips and resources

We will process your data to send you our newsletter and updates based on your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of every email. Read our privacy policy for more information.