Lihle and Lwandle in summer
Glanice Masilo
Khanyisa Masemola
English
First sentences
Lihle and Lwandle are going to the library to study for exams.
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Lihle is waiting outside. She calls her sister, “Hurry up, Lwandle!”
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“I’m ready,” says Lwandle as she closes the front door.
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“Why are you wearing those clothes?What’s wrong with you, are you sick?” asks Lihle.
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“If the weather gets cold, I’ll be ready!” grins Lwandle.
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Lihle responds, “It’s a warm day in summer. You are dressed for the wrong season!”
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As they walk, Lwandle says, “It’s early, yet the day is already warm.”
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Lihle responds, “Yes, that’s why everyone is wearing summer clothes!”
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Lihle explains, “In summer, the sun rises earlier and sets later than the other seasons.
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There are more daylight hours. Temperatures are highest in summer.”
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“Don’t you remember anything we learned at school?” asks Lihle.
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Lwandle thinks, then says, “Yes, in summer we drink cooldrinks. I want a cooldrink!”
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“In summer, we wear light clothes. Some people use umbrellas for protection from the sun,” says Lihle.
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“Slow down, I’m burning up!” complains Lwandle.
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“Look at the people in the pool. Let’s go swimming, it’s too hot to study,” laughs Lwandle.
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Lihle shakes her head at her sister.
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“Guavas and litchis are my favourite summer fruits,” says Lihle, looking at the fruit stall.
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“I’m thirsty,” puffs Lwandle. “I brought water,” smiles Lihle.
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“This heat is too much! When does summer end?” gasps Lwandle.
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Lihle laughs, “Get used to it, summer just started! Temperatures will continue to rise.”
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——Questions


  1. Find 3 words in the story to describe summer.
  2. Which sister is wearing the right clothes for:
    • winter?
    • summer?
    Explain your answers.
  3. Is summer where you live different or the same as summer in the story? Explain.
  4. Write 2 things we can do to cool down in summer.
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Title: Lihle and Lwandle in summer
Author/s: Glanice Masilo
Translator/s: Glanice Masilo
Illustrator/s: Khanyisa Masemola
Assurer/s: African Storybook
Language: English

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