Ticlio is a high-altitude mountain pass in Peru. It is very cold, especially in the winter. When people visit Ticlio, they need to wear warm clothes such as jackets, gloves, and scarves. The temperature can drop below freezing, so it is important to be prepared. In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about cold weather, clothes, and the importance of dressing appropriately for different climates.
Examples:
Ticlio is very cold, so I wear a thick jacket.
People need warm gloves and hats when they go to Ticlio.
GRAMMAR
Using "need to" for necessity
Need to is used to express something that is necessary.
Examples:
I need to wear a warm coat in Ticlio.
She needs to bring gloves and a scarf.
We don’t need to wear shorts in Ticlio.
Do they need to wear boots?
Using "can" for ability
Can is used to express ability or possibility.
Examples:
You can wear a sweater to stay warm.
He can bring a hat to protect his head from the cold.
We can drink hot tea to feel warmer.
VOCABULARY
Altitude – The height of a place above sea level.
Temperature – How hot or cold something is.
Jacket – A warm coat for cold weather.
Gloves – Clothing for the hands to keep them warm.
Scarf – A piece of cloth worn around the neck for warmth.
Freezing – Very cold, at or below 0°C.
Sweater – A warm piece of clothing for the upper body.
Boots – Strong shoes that cover the feet and ankles, good for cold weather.
Windy – When there is a lot of wind.
Thermal – Designed to keep heat in, like thermal clothes.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
“It is very cold in Ticlio.”
“You need to wear warm clothes.”
“Don’t forget your gloves!”
“I always wear a thick sweater in the mountains.”
“It can be freezing at night.”
“Take a scarf and a hat to stay warm.”
“These boots keep my feet warm.”
“A cup of hot tea helps in cold weather.”
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences:
I need to wear a jacket in Ticlio.
She wears a scarf when she visits cold places.
We can drink hot chocolate to feel warm.
Negative Sentences:
He doesn’t need to wear a T-shirt in Ticlio.
We don’t wear sandals in the mountains.
They can’t go outside without a jacket.
Questions and Answers:
Do you need to wear gloves in Ticlio? – Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
What clothes do I need for Ticlio? – You need a warm jacket and boots.
Can we visit Ticlio in winter? – Yes, but it is very cold.
Does she wear a hat in the mountains? – Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
CONVERSATION
Carlos: Hi, Maria! I’m going to Ticlio next weekend. What do I need to wear?
Maria: Ticlio is very cold! You need a warm jacket, gloves, and a hat.
Carlos: Oh, I don’t have gloves. Can I wear only a sweater?
Maria: A sweater is good, but gloves are important. It is freezing there!
Carlos: Okay, I will buy gloves today. Thanks for the advice!
READING
A Trip to Ticlio
Last winter, Pablo and his family went to Ticlio. They knew it was very cold, so they packed warm clothes. Pablo wore a thick jacket, a scarf, and gloves. His parents wore boots and thermal sweaters. When they arrived, it was windy and freezing. They took beautiful pictures of the snow and mountains. Pablo was happy because he stayed warm with his clothes. At the end of the trip, they drank hot chocolate before going home.
Questions and Answers:
When did Pablo visit Ticlio? – Last winter.
What clothes did Pablo wear? – He wore a thick jacket, a scarf, and gloves.
Was it warm or cold in Ticlio? – It was very cold.
What did Pablo’s parents wear? – They wore boots and thermal sweaters.
What did they do before going home? – They drank hot chocolate.
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