001 Seasons-and-Weather
001 Seasons-and-Weather
001 Seasons-and-Weather
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Verbs
Phrases
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weather forecast – a statement saying what the weather will be like the next day or
for the next few days
to take place – to occur
cold snap – when it is cold for a period of time
sunny spell – when it is sunny for a period of time
partly cloudy – when there is both cloud and sunshine
high/rising temperatures – when it is hot
low/falling temperatures – when it is cold
above/below freezing – when the temperature is above 0°C or below 0°C (for
example, -2°C is “minus two”)
I can’t bear such weather conditions. – to dislike such weather conditions very
much
to sip drinks – to drink in a small amount
to get one’s hopes up – to become enthusiastic about something that is not yet
guaranteed to happen
You’d soon have enough – you would soon get tired of something
to sleep like a log – to sleep very well
Indian summer – a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes
occurs in autumn
ray of sunshine – a person who brings happiness into the lives of others
midsummer madness – foolish or reckless behaviour which seems to escalate at the
height of summer
knight in shining armour/armor – an idealised and chivalrous hero who rescues
someone from a difficult situation
to make a storm in a teacup – when someone makes a small problem larger than it
really is
ray of hope – there is a chance that something positive will happen
rain shower – a brief rainfall, usually of variable intensity.
No way. – Not at all. OR Never.
Don’t be a wet blanket. – Don’t be so boring.
Are you kidding me? – used when someone says something surprising or that
seems as if it could not be serious or true
Grammar Corner
We use the present continuous tense to describe weather conditions and background
situations.
e.g. The weather is wonderful! The sun is shining, the birds are singing.
It isn’t pouring outside.
We use the imperatives to give instructions or commands. We use the base form of
the main verb without a subject in declarative sentences. We use the auxiliary verb do +
not and the base form of the main verb without a subject in negative sentences.
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Weather (1)
P1: Lovely weather today, isn’t it?
P2: Lovely weather?! I can’t stop shivering! It’s freezing cold!
P1: Yeah, it’s become quite chilly all of a sudden.
P2: Chilly? Have you looked at the thermometer? The temperature is below freezing.
It’s minus 10°C!
P1: Yeah, I may agree that a cold snap like this is not very typical in February,
especially in our region. But how beautiful it is – snow and sunshine!
P2: Are you kidding me? I have told you a million times – I hate winter and low
temperatures. It is always so frosty and windy here in winter. And these blizzards that
take place every January… Ugh, I can’t bear such weather conditions. One day I will
definitely move to a warm country, where there is eternal summer, 365 days a year.
P1: Which country would you prefer?
P2: Maybe Australia, it seems like a nice place to live, and people speak English
there.
P1: Don’t you know that our summer months are Australian winter months? Of
course, it’s not as cold as in our region there, but the temperature falls down to +12°C
only.
P2: I know, but winters without fog, blizzards and freezing temperatures sound more
appealing to me. I am a 100 % summer person. I was born for sunbathing and chilling
near the pool, sipping drinks, and catching heatwaves.
P1: Don’t get your hopes up, buddy. You’d soon have enough. Kangaroos, crocodiles,
spiders, and constant unbearable heat.
P2: Everything is better than cold weather for me.
P1: On the other hand, you are lucky to have an opportunity to enjoy all four seasons
of the year: snowy white winter, green and bright spring, hot summer, golden autumn.
Imagine that there are people in this world who have never seen snow!
P2: That’s true. I’m so jealous of them.
P1: Enjoy the moment. Let’s better go and drink hot coffee.
P2: Good idea. Coffee can make any day and weather better.
Weather (2)
P1: My ray of sunshine, have you heard that noise last night?
P2: No, honey, I slept like a log. What was it?
P1: It seems that Mr. Smith decided to mow his lawn at 1 am.
P2: Was it too loud?
P1: Oh yes it was. Plus he was doing it while listening to Elvis Presley’s songs.
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Weather Forecast
P1: Have you heard the weather forecast for next week?
P2: No, what for? I already take an umbrella and a raincoat every day with me. It’s
obvious that this summer we will see nothing but rain.
P1: This time you are mistaken. Next week a cold front will move out and a warm front
will move in. All Boston citizens will have a chance to enjoy the sunny spell for a week or
so.
P2: Why is the sky so dark then?
P1: It was reported that this weekend it would be partly cloudy with the big chance of
rain showers. Although in a few days you can forget about an umbrella and the bad
mood. I think we can even make plans and go to a park for a picnic on Wednesday
evening.
P2: Picnic? No way. I know my luck, as soon as we step outside this door without an
umbrella, rain, flood, or any other disaster will hit us. No, let’s put off a picnic for better
weather.
P1: Don’t be a wet blanket! I told you that the weather is going to be very summery.
It’s going to be warm and sunny. The temperature will reach 25 degrees. I’m sure we
can make really cool photos so you can upload them on your social networks.
P2: Hmm photos? Okay, you convinced me. But if we go on a picnic and the weather
will end up being bad and rainy again, it’ll be your fault.
*on Wednesday*
P1: Oh, the sky is so grey and there is no sunshine, I hope it will clear up when we
get to the park.
P2: Oh no, it’s starting to rain!
P1: Have you got an umbrella with you?
P2: No!
P1: Why not? You used to take it with you all the time!
P2: Because you told me not to! You said you had checked the weather forecast and
the weather would be summery! Is it the definition of the summery weather – wet, chilly,
and windy? I don’t think so!
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P1: Hey, relax. There is no bad weather, there are only inappropriate clothes. You
should have taken a jacket and a raincoat with you.
P2: Are you kidding me? Let’s head off and find some shelter or we’ll get soaked.