What’s Up in South Africa?
Drag and drop the following words into the correct place in the text.
the southern hemisphere
swimming costume
snow
swimming pool
winter
pullover
It’s winter in France and you can ski at the weekends. But did you know that when you are skiing, children in South Africa are swimming? That’s right! December to March is _________ in the northern hemisphere, but summer in the _________. Right now, you are probably reading this magazine in a pair of pants and a _________. Maybe there is snow outside your window? Close your eyes and imagine someone your age in South Africa. What are they wearing? A _________ and flip-flops, of course!
This means that children in South Africa celebrate Christmas in the _________ while you celebrate Christmas in the _________. Strange, isn’t it?