Summer Around the World

Summer Reading and Writing Worksheet

Reading

Summer in your country may not be the same as summer in other

countries. Summer is different all around the world!
Summer happens at different times in different places. In the Northern
Hemisphere (the half of the Earth above the equator) summer is in the
months of June, July and August, but in the Southern hemisphere (the half
of the Earth below the equator) summer happens in December, January
and February.
The time the sun rises and sets is different around the world
too. In places that are in the extreme north or south of the
Earth, such as Antarctica or Lapland, there is sunshine 24
hours a day during summer! This is called the ‘midnight sun’
because you can see the sun at midnight during the summer.
The weather can be different in summer too. In countries with tropical
climates, such as Thailand or Bangladesh, the weather in summer is very
hot and humid with lots of rain. Some countries, such as Spain, have
hot and dry summers. In some countries, summer isn’t very hot at all. In
Iceland the average summer temperature is around 15 degrees celsius.
Even the sounds of summer are different! In some countries such as China
you can hear the really loud buzzing sound of Cicadas all summer long.
Summer traditions are also different all around the
world. In Mexico, people eat ice lollies called paletas
that can be made from fruits such as strawberry,
mango or even avocados! In Japan people eat
flavoured shaved ice called Kakigori and cold noodles
in the hot summer weather.

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Reading Comprehension

1. When is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?



2. What is 'midnight sun' and which countries experience it?


3. Which countries have a lot of rain during summer?


4. What is the average temperature in Iceland during the summer?


5. What insects can you hear during summer in China?


6. What foods do Japanese people eat during summer?



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Writing

1. How hot is summer in your country?




2. Is summer in your country dry or humid?



3. What time does the sun set in your country?



4. Would you like living in a country with ‘midnight sun’?



5. What do you like eating during summer?




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6. Is summer your favourite season? Why or why not?









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Reading Comprehension - Answers

1. When is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere is in June, July and August.
2. What is 'midnight sun' and which countries experience it?
Midnight sun is when the sun does not set and there is daylight for
24 hours a day.
3. Which countries have a lot of rain during summer?
Tropical countries such as Thailand and Bangladesh have lots of
rain in the summer.
4. What is the average temperature in Iceland during the summer?
In Iceland the average summer temperature is around 15 degrees.
5. What insects can you hear during summer in China?
In China, you can hear the sound of Cicadas during the summer.
6. What foods do Japanese people eat during summer?
In Japan, people eat flavoured shaved ice (Kakigori) and cold
noodles in the summer.

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