Indian summer

Read the text. A Beautiful Time in Autumn

An Indian summer is a short period of warm, dry and sunny weather in autumn. It usually comes after some cold days. Indian summers often happen in September or October. In some countries, they can also happen in November.

During an Indian summer, the sky is often clear and blue. The days are warm, but the nights are usually cool. The leaves on the trees change colour and become red, orange and yellow. Many people go for walks, ride bikes or have picnics. They enjoy the last warm days before winter.

The expression “Indian summer” first appeared in North America more than 200 years ago. People used it in the late 18th century, but the exact origin of the expression is not clear. Today, people also use it in Britain and some other English-speaking countries.

There were many Indian summers in the past. In October 2011, the weather in parts of the UK was unusually hot. Temperatures reached about 29°C in some places. People wore T-shirts and shorts, although summer ended several weeks earlier.

Indian summer weather does not happen every year. It is also difficult to predict. It sometimes lasts only two or three days, but it can continue for a week or more. It is a special gift from nature: autumn arrives, cold weather begins, and then summer suddenly comes back for a short visit.

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