Do you like the heat?
Get your students talking about summer as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners. You could use this poll before or after an Ellii lesson on summer clothing/weather, packing for a summer vacation, or watching the Summer Olympics.
Preview
1. Do you like summer?
- Yes, it's my favorite season.
- Yes, but it's not my favorite season.
- No, I do not like summer.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- season
- air-conditioning
- tank top
- patio
- humidity
Agree or Disagree?
2. The best time to take a vacation is in the summer.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I love wearing summer clothes.
- Agree. I like wearing shorts.
- Agree. I like wearing skirts or dresses.
- Agree. I like wearing bathing suits.
- Agree. I like wearing T-shirts or tank tops.
- Disagree. I prefer pants and long sleeves.
4. I use air-conditioning in the summer.
- Agree. I use air-conditioning in my home.
- Agree. I have air-conditioning at my workplace.
- Agree. I use air-conditioning in my vehicle.
- Disagree. I use fans.
- Disagree. I open my windows.
Elaborate
5. The summer activities I like best are:
- running
- playing sports
- swimming
- camping
- sitting on patios
- gardening
- cycling
- going to the beach
- having picnics
6. In the summer months, I am...
- more active
- lazier
- hungrier
- thirstier
- friendlier
- more outgoing
- busier
7. The summer weather I like most is:
- hot summer evenings
- sunny summer days
- thunderstorms
- dry heat
- humidity
8. My favorite cold treat in the summer is:
- ice cream
- popsicles
- smoothies
- iced coffee
- fruit
- frozen yogurt