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.pdfb. Study the weather in your region for a whole week. Write down your observations. Use the following models.
A. Monday: |
Occasional drizzle, bright spells, cold. |
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Scattered showers, hail and snow over high ground. |
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Snow showers heavy in the North, sunny periods, cold. |
Thursday: |
Cloudy with showers of sleet or snow, rather cold. |
Friday: |
Some rain in the South at first, early fog, frost patches. |
Saturday: |
Mainly dry, some bright intervals, milder. |
Sunday: |
Rain at times, temperatures near normal. |
B. Monday: |
Fog early, followed by dry sunny day. |
Tuesday: |
Rather cloudy with some rain, bright periods. |
Wednesday: |
Changeable with rain at times, near normal temperatures. |
Thursday: |
Rain in places, mainly dry later. |
Friday: |
Showers at first, sunny spells, little change. |
Saturday: |
Rain chiefly in the North and West, sunny intervals. |
Sunday: |
Normal temperatures, max 20°C, sunshine. |
c. Match the Russian phrases equivalents from list B.
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1.местами дожди/туман;
2.ожидается сухая теплая погода;
3.на востоке области пройдут сильные проливные дожди;
4.на почве возможны заморозки;
5.ветер северный, умерен-
ный, 10–15 м/с;
6.в дальнейшем холодный характер погоды сохранится;
7.облачная, дождливая погода;
8.к концу недели погода изменится.
from list A with their English
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a)the showers will be heavy in the East;
b)we are in for a warm dry spell;
c)moderate northerly wind, 1–15 metres per second;
d)a change in the weather by the end of the week;
e)patchy rain/fog;
f)the weather will stay cold;
g)ground frosts are possible;
h)cloudy and wet.
d. Make up your own weather forecast for the next day.
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Ex. 28. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and postverbal adverbs wherever necessary.
1.Winter sets … … the end ... December ... our parts ... a hard frost the rivers and ponds are frozen ... . When the temperature falls ...
twenty five degrees ... zero it gets very cold.
2.London is famous ... its fogs. They have fogs especially often ...
autumn. When a thick fog spreads ... the city people can’t see each other at arm’s length.
3. ... heavy rains we are … … a spell ... good weather again.
4.It looks like rain: the sky is covered .... dark clouds, a cold wind is blowing ... the sea.
5.It's a lovely sight when everything is covered ... hoarfrost and glistens ... the sun.
6.I prefer to stay indoors ... rainy weather.
7.Nature looks ... its best ... early spring.
8.Indian summer is a short period ... warm sunny weather ... the beginning ... autumn.
9.The temperature has fallen … zero and it is freezing.
10.If the weather keeps fine we can go ... the country ... Sunday.
11.Many people are fond ... winter sports.
12.It’s pouring ... rain. You’d better stay indoors.
13.The ground is like iron and rings … the feet.
14.The icicles hang … the roofs of the houses.
15.The rivers and ponds are frozen … in winter.
16.Many people are sliding and skating … the frozen rivers.
17.Children like to fight … snowballs.
18.… March the thaw begins.
19.A cold wind is blowing … the North.
20.There’s a gentle breeze coming … the sea.
21.These awful gusts kept blowing my umbrella … … .
22.Did the storm wake you … last night? Lots of trees have been blown … .
23.It’s freezing … there. You must put your scarf and gloves … .
24.The heatwave had caused temperatures to rise … … 45 degrees Centigrade day after day.
25.The drought had lasted … six months and farmers had hardly any water … their animals and crops.
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26.There had been a heavy fall of snow followed by a rise … temperature, so there was great danger … an avalanche.
27.The fog was so dense that visibility on the motorway had been reduced … 50 metres.
28.It was a lovely sunny day … a gentle breeze just rustling the leaves
…the trees.
29.… spring many farmers fear a hailstorm which can causes severe damage … their early crops.
30.The winds had increased … strength during the night and were now gale force.
31.There was a violent thunderstorm and the old apple tree was struck
…lightning.
32.New Zealand has a temperate climate … warm summers and mild winters.
33.… dawn there was a light mist rising … the sea which evaporated as the sun rose.
34.If you stay out too long … a hot sun, you’ll suffer from sunstroke.
35.There had been a landslide and five villages in the mountains were cut … for three days.
36.The coastguard advised people to evacuate the town because a hurricane was approaching … the area.
37.Don’t go out … the rain.
38.There was a heavy rainstorm … last week.
39.The rain poured … .
40.It was sleeting … yesterday.
41.It was a bright cold day, the ground was covered … sleet.
42.The windscreen of my car frosted … during the night.
43.A blast … hot air came from the oven.
44.The ship lost her masts … the gale.
45.It hailed … the morning.
46.Let’s go skating before a thaw sets … .
47.We heard a loud crash (a long roll) … thunder.
Ex. 29. Translate from Russian into English:
1.Ранней весной в Москве все еще прохладно.
2.Многие не любят раннюю весну из-за слякоти и грязи под ногами.
3.Я люблю свой сад в цвету в середине весны.
4.Как можно усидеть дома в такую чудную погоду!
5.Зима в этих краях очень мягкая и малоснежная.
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6.Настоящая русская зима – суровая, с сильными морозами и вьюгами.
7.Скоро небо прояснится, мы сможем выйти на улицу.
8.Бабье лето – это две недели сухой и теплой погоды в сентябре.
9.Пришла зима; деревья стоят голые в саду, озеро замерзло и очень холодно.
10.Первая оттепель обычно наступает в марте.
11.Говорят, в вашей стране осень всегда очень сырая. Это верно?
12.На юге Англии ветрено в любую погоду.
13.Зимой снег в лесу лежит толстым слоем на земле и ветвях деревьев.
14.По прогнозу завтра сухо и тепло, средняя температура дня 14 градусов выше нуля.
15.Ожидаются ливневые дожди с грозами.
16.По прогнозу будет облачно с дождями.
17.Завтра временами кратковременные дожди.
18.В понедельник дождливо с прояснениями.
19.Сильные снегопады ожидаются в конце января.
20.Ранней весной и поздней осенью часто идет мокрый снег.
21.Смотри, снег падает крупными хлопьями.
22.Не сиди на жаре, можешь получить солнечный удар.
23.Какая температура в тени?
24.Сегодня очень жарко, и можно хорошо загореть и в тени.
25.Было приятно гулять под дождем.
26.Позавчера шел сильный снег.
27.Жаркий (душный, пыльный, знойный, жаркий и влажный) день. Воздух влажный.
28.Дышать нечем (ни дуновения ветерка). Ни листочек не колышется. Не удивительно, такое палящее (обжигающее) солнце.
29.30° С тепла в тени. Температура повышается.
30.Жара невыносимая (гнетущая).
31.Я думаю, что день будет чудесным. Солнце выходит.
32.Река замерзла. Мороз сковал реку.
33.Становится прохладно. Какой холодный (морозный) день! Ужасно холодно на улице.
34.Идет снег. Какие мягкие, пушистые и большие снежинки! Они падают очень густо.
35.Сильный снегопад.
36.Была тяжелая (суровая, мягкая) зима. Но в воздухе уже весна.
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37.Дождь (снег) прекратился (перестал). Но погода такая неопределенная (не установилась), переменчивая.
38.Начинает моросить. Идет мелкий моросящий дождь. Все еще идет сильный дождь. Льет как из ведра. Дождливая погода (шутл.)
39.Кажется, день сегодня пасмурный (серый, мрачный). Какой дождливый облачный, туманный, ветреный, штормовой) день. Туманный день (туманно).
40.Я думаю, что будет дождь (ливень, гроза). День окажется серым. Хорошая погода не продержится. Плохой (холодной, дождливой, морозной) погоды не миновать.
41.Мрачное утро (день), правда? На улице довольно пасмурно. Отвратительная погода. Какая ужасная (жуткая, неприятная) погода!
42.Дождь все еще идет. Идет сильный дождь (сверкает молния, гремит гром, идет град). Сверкает вспышка молнии. Слышишь раскат грома? Какой сильный удар грома! Всю неделю то и дело идет дождь. Дождь идет уже целую неделю.
43.Не попади под дождь (ливень!). Ты промокнешь насквозь. Я вымок (промок насквозь до костей). Моя одежда насквозь мокрая.
44.Небо все в облаках. На небе низко висят облака.
45.Стоит прекрасная (жаркая, чудесная) погода.
46.Какой прекрасный (хороший, очаровательный, восхитительный) день (ночь).
47.Я думаю, что хорошая погода постоит. Я бы сказал, что погода улучшается. Постепенно прояснится.
48.Какая ясная (звездная, безоблачная) ночь! На небе ни облачка!
49.Такой грозы я не припомню: гром, молния, сильные порывы ветра, а потому – град.
50.Было чудесное утро. Быстро встало солнце и иссушило капли росы на траве.
51.Сначала подмораживало. Ветви деревьев покрылись инеем. На дороге был сильный гололед. Потом начало оттаивать.
52.Морозит. Стоит суровый (сильный) мороз. Неожиданно установился период холодной погоды. Я промерз до костей.
53.Поднялся сильный ветер. Ветер метет снег. Похоже, что будет буран.
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54.Стоит оттепель. Тают снег и лед. На улице слякоть (грязно). Иди осторожно, вокруг слякоть и грязные лужи. Местами еще очень скользко
Ex. 30. a. Read the sentences below very carefully. Then match each sentence with the disaster it describes.
1.Several people were walking along when suddenly tons of earth came crashing down the hillside and blocked the road in front of them.
2.Over 50,000 people in Ethiopia have died of starvation in the past month. Questions are being asked concerning the delay in the supplies of rice and grain which were recently sent to them.
3.The winds have already strengthened considerably and the sea is now very rough indeed. As a result, ferries across the harbour have stopped sailing and all large ships have put out to sea.
4.The river overflowed in several places and huge areas of farming land are now several feet under water. Boats are being used to rescue people in nearby villages.
5.Suddenly the ground shook beneath our feet and the tall building opposite the college began to sway. Windows and doors rattled, and several bookcases in the college library came crashing down.
6.Smoke poured out of the crater but no one exported an eruption. A week later, however, red hot lava began to flow down the side of the mountain.
7.It swept onwards, covering everything in its path. The travelers had to get off their camels and lie down until it had eventually passed.
8.Flames swept through the block of offices, burning everything inside. Two hours later only the empty shell of the building remained.
9.It must have been at least twenty feet high as it swept towards the shore. In a few seconds it destroyed all the houses in its way, drowning everyone inside.
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b. Read and translate the following safety tips:
Weather Hazards.
High Winds. In strong winds, never walk on narrow mountain ledges or peaks: you could easily get blown off by a gust. If it suddenly becomes windy, tuck your clothes into your trousers; a flapping coat or jacket can catch the wind and throw you off balance. If the wind is very strong, lie flat on the ground.
Floods. Try to avoid camping close to a river. There is a possibility of heavy rain occurring up-river and flood water could come rushing down when you are asleep or away from the tent. If there is a flood warning, take food, drinking water and spare clothes and make for high ground. If you are swept away by flood water, try to grab hold of a floating object such as a log or а piece of wood. If it is big enough, climb on top and use it as a raft. Paddle to safety using your hands.
Avalanches. Avalanches are extremely dangerous and can happen very suddenly; they are especially likely to occur during a thaw and after a new fall of snow. Listen to the weather forecasts for your area and if there are any warnings of avalanches, don't go out walking or skiing.
Lightning. Summary of Lightning Safety Tips for Inside the Home.
•Avoid contact with corded phones.
•Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. If you plan to unplug any electronic equipment, do so well before the storm arrives.
•Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands, do not take a shower, do not wash dishes, and do not do laundry.
•Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
•Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls. c. Find out what safety tips you should use for the period of:
–hurricane
–earthquake
–tsunami
–drought
–volcanic eruption
–landslides
–tornado
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Things to do
Ex. 32. Work with a partner.
A. Decide which sentence in list В comes after the sentence in list A.
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b.What kinds of weather do you think caused the following to happen.
1.We had to sit in the shade every afternoon.
2.The sweat was pouring out of us.
3.I can hardly breathe; I wish it would rain to cool us down.
4.Cars were skidding out of control.
5.Even the postman had to use a boat to get a round.
6.They had to close the airport; the snow was a metre deep.
7.We were able to sit in the garden in the middle of winter.
8.The earth became rock-hard and a lot of plants died.
9.It blew the newspapers clean out of my hands.
10.A row of big trees had been uprooted like match sticks.
11.I could hardly see my hand in front of my face.
с. What types of weather are good and bad for doing these things?
1.Planting flowers in a garden.
2.Having an evening barbecue.
3.Going out in a small sailing boat.
4.A day of sightseeing in a big city.
5.Camping out in a tent.
6.Looking at ships through binoculars.
Ex. 33. Discuss and comment on the following:
1.Are weather forecasts important for people? People of what professions are interested in weather forecast? Why?
2.In your country do you depend on the weather forecast to help you make decisions?
3.What kind of information can you get from a weather forecast?
4.How do the seasons affect a what you wear? b your studies or work? с your free time?
5.What would life be like if one of the seasons became much longer, or a lot more extreme? Do you think this is already starting to happen?
6.What would it be like living in a country where there is constant light in summer, and perpetual darkness in winter? Or somewhere that celebrates Christmas and New Year in summer?
7.Why do we have seasons in sports and hobbies? Could they be changed?
8.Read this quotation - do you think it accurately describes each of the seasons? Why/ Why not? ‘light, greenery, warmth and joy in midwinter,
... the spring with symbols of rebirth ... sunlight and open air during the summer, and thoughts of death and the uncanny at the onset of winter’.
9.‘The way people think and behave is a result of the climate they grow up in’.
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Ex. 34. Write an essay on one of the following topics.
1.A Lot of People Like Winter (Summer) but I Hate It.
2.How the Weather Can Help People in Difficult Situations.
3.Once I Was Caught in a Rainstorm/Snowstorm.
4.How the Weather Affects Me.
5.I Don’t Believe Weather Forecasts; I Believe Weather Lore.
Things to enjoy
Ex. 35. Read the poems.
The Seasons
Oh, do you remember When springtime was here, The snowdrops and catkins, The bird-songs so clear?
Oh, do you remember The long summer hours, The hum of the bees
And the scent of the flowers?
And do you remember When autumn came round, How leaves red and yellow Lay thick on the ground? ,
But now it is winter, The branches are bare;
There's ice on the puddles And frost in the air.
I played in the sunshine, I play in the snow,
And which is my favourite? I really don't know.
by Ivy Russel
The wind
How lonesome the Wind must feel Nights —
When people have put out the Lights
And everything that has an Inn Closes the shutter and goes in.
How pompous the Wind must feel Noons
Stepping to incorporeal Tunes Correcting errors of the sky And clarifying scenery.
How mighty the Wind must feel Morns
Encamping on a thousand dawns Espousing each and spurning all Then soaring to his Temple Tall.
Emily Dickenson
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