Staying Cool in the Summer Sun (Listening Practice) (Low-Intermediate)

Staying Cool in the Summer Sun

Listen to the weather report and answer the questions:

Vocabulary Preview:

1. Air conditioning (A/C)

• Definition: A system or machine that cools, dries, and cleans the air inside a room or building.

• Context from text: "Finally, if you do not have air conditioning at home, visit a cool public place..."

2. Advisory

• Definition: An official warning or notice giving information about a condition (such as severe weather).

• Context from text: "The weather office has issued a heat advisory..."

3. Avoid

• Definition: To keep away from or prevent oneself from doing something.

• Context from text: "Avoid staying outside during peak hours—that is between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM..."

4. Blinds

• Definition: Window coverings made of slatted, fabric, or plastic material that can be pulled down to block light.

• Context from text: "Third, close your blinds and curtains during the daytime."

5. Heatwave

• Definition: A period of unusually hot weather that lasts for several days.

• Context from text: (Lesson Topic) "Today is going to be another hot one in the city, with a high of 34 degrees."

6. Hydrate

• Definition: To supply water or liquid to the body to restore or maintain health.

• Context from text: "Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy your summer!"

7. Issued

• Definition: Officially announced or published by an authority.

• Context from text: "The weather office has issued a heat advisory, so here are four easy tips to beat the heat..."

8. Instead

• Definition: As an alternative or substitute; in place of something else.

• Context from text: "Avoid sugary sodas and drink fresh water instead."

9. Peak hours

• Definition: The time period during the day when something is at its highest or strongest level.

• Context from text: "...avoid staying outside during peak hours—that is between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM when the sun is at its strongest."

10. Shade

• Definition: An area that is kept dark and cool by blocking direct sunlight (such as under a tree).

• Context from text: "If you have to be outdoors, try to walk in the shade."

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I. Circle the correct answer.

1. What is the main purpose of this radio announcement?

   A) To tell people about winter weather.

   B) To give advice on staying cool in hot weather.

   C) To invite people to a beach party.

2. What will the temperature be today?

   A) 24°C

   B) 30°C

   C) 34°C

II. Mark each sentence as True (T) or False (F) based on the audio.

1. _____ You should only drink water when you feel thirsty.

2. _____ The sun is strongest between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

3. _____ Closing curtains during the day makes your house warmer.

4. _____ You can go to a library or mall if you don't have air conditioning at home.

III. Listen again and complete the missing words.

1. "Drink plenty of ____________ throughout the day."

2. "If you have to be outdoors, try to walk in the ____________."  

3. "Close your ____________ and curtains during the daytime."  

4. "Visit a cool public place, like a local ____________ or community center."

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Speaking:

I. Work in pairs or groups:

1. "What do you usually do when it is very hot outside?"

2. "Do you prefer air conditioning or a fan?"

3. "What is your favorite cold drink in the summer?

II. Role-Play Cards

Student A (The Hot Friend):

You are walking outside with Student B. It is 34°C. You feel hot, tired, and thirsty.

Tell Student B how you feel:

• "Phew, it is so hot today!"

• "I am so thirsty and tired."

• "My apartment is very hot. What should I do?"

Student B (The Helper):

Give Student A 3 pieces of advice to help them stay cool. Use the phrases below.

Useful Phrases:

• "You should drink..."

• "Why don't we go to..."

• "You can walk in the..."

• "At home, you should close..."

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