WHAT DO YOU PACK FOR COLD OR HOT WEATHER?

 When traveling, it is important to pack the right clothes for the weather. If you go to a cold place, you need warm clothes like jackets, sweaters, and scarves. If you go to a hot place, you need light clothes like T-shirts, shorts, and sandals. Packing correctly will help you enjoy your trip and stay comfortable.

GRAMMAR

Using "need to" and "should" for packing recommendations

• Need to expresses necessity:

  • You need to pack a jacket for cold weather.

  • You need to take sunscreen for hot weather.

• Should gives advice:

  • You should take an umbrella if it rains a lot.

  • You should wear sunglasses in the summer.

VOCABULARY

1. Jacket - A piece of clothing you wear when it is cold.

2. Sweater - A warm shirt made of wool or cotton.

3. Scarf - A long piece of fabric worn around the neck.

4. Gloves - Pieces of clothing for your hands to keep them warm.

5. Boots - Shoes that cover your feet and part of your legs.

6. Sunglasses - Dark glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

7. Sunscreen - A cream that protects your skin from the sun.

8. Shorts - Short pants for hot weather.

9. Hat - A piece of clothing for your head.

10. Raincoat - A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Don't forget to pack...

• You might need...

• It is important to take...

• Bring a sweater, just in case.

• You should pack light for summer trips.

• Make sure to bring warm clothes.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• I need to pack a jacket for my trip.

• You should bring a sweater if it gets cold.

• We need sunglasses because it is sunny.

Negative:

• I don’t need a scarf in the summer.

• You shouldn’t wear boots at the beach.

• He doesn’t need gloves in hot weather.

Questions and Answers:

• What do you pack for cold weather?
  I pack a coat, gloves, and boots.

• Do you take sunscreen on vacation?
  Yes, I always take sunscreen.

• Should I bring a raincoat?
  Yes, if it rains a lot.

CONVERSATION

A: I am going to the mountains. What should I pack?
B: You should take a warm jacket and gloves.
A: Do I need an umbrella?
B: Yes, it sometimes rains in the mountains.
A: Thank you! I will pack them now.

READING

Packing for the Weather

Lisa is traveling to two places. First, she is going to the beach. The weather is hot and sunny, so she packs shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Then, she is going to the mountains. It is cold, so she packs a jacket, sweater, and boots. Lisa is ready for her trip!

Questions and Answers:

1. Where is Lisa going first?
   She is going to the beach.

2. What does she pack for the beach?
   She packs shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

3. Where is Lisa going next?
   She is going to the mountains.

4. What does she pack for the mountains?
   She packs a jacket, sweater, and boots.

5. Why does Lisa pack different clothes?
   Because the weather is different in each place.