15. Complete the sentences.

1. If the weather is bad, we ... 2. If we have time, we ... 3. If the driver comes, he ... 4. If I finish my homework in time, we ... 5. We shall know English, if ... 6. The doctor will come, if ... 7. The students will help the farmers, if ... 8. You will bring me some vegetables, when ....

16. Read the rhyme 'Wind and Weather' silently to understand it.

WIND AND WEATHER

The South wind brings wet weather.

The North wind wet and cold together.

The West wind always brings us rain.

The East wind blows it back again.

17. Extend the following sentences. Use the words given in brackets.

1. We could see clouds (heavy, dark, in the sky). 2. Pete brought flowers (beautiful, fresh, for Mary). 3. It was a winter day (frosty, sunny). 4. It was a foggy morning (early, when we got up). 5. The child fell down (little, poor, on the grass). 6. The children like to play (outdoor games, on the grass).

18. Read the following text

WEATHER

The weather is a subject we can always talk about. It often changes and brings cold and heat, sunshine and rain, frost and snow. One day is often unlike the next. In summer the sun shines, often there is no wind and there are no clouds in the sky which is blue and beautiful. We can see stars and the moon at night and people like walks, outdoor games and sports in the fresh air.

When autumn comes, the days become shorter and colder. It gets dark earlier and often heavy clouds cover the sky bringing rain with them.

Sometimes there is heavy rain, so that an umbrella or a raincoat is necessary if we don't want to get wet through. Then you can hear people say, "What bad weather! When is this rain going to stop?" Many people then catch cold and must go to bed. Then a fire at home is so pleasant. At last frost and snow come.

Fields, forests and houses are covered with snow and rivers and lakes with ice. But spring again brings sunshine and warm winds. Sometimes it snows but snow will not remain long, it will melt in the warm sun. Spring will bring bright sunshine, green grass and flowers.

We usually say: "A nice day", "Not a bad day" or "It's nice weather for the time of the year" if the weather is fine.

We can say: "It looks like rain", "It looks like snow" or' "It's bad weather" when the weather is bad.

19. Answer the questions:

1. What do people like to talk about?

2. When do we like walks, outdoor games and sports in the fresh air?

3. What do people do if they don't want to get wet through?

4. Why doesn't snow remain long on the ground?

5. When do we say "Nice day"?

6. When can we say "It's bad weather"?

20. Learn the following dialogue by heart

– What season do you like best of all?

• I like summer. I’m a good swimmer and I like boating.

• I think winter is as good as summer. Don’t you like skiing or skating on a clear winter day?

• Yes, but I haven’t got enough time to go skiing, and I can’t skate at all.

• Are you going for a holiday in the summer this year?

• I’m afraid not. I shall be having my holiday in the autumn. I hope it won’t be raining all the time.

• Then you should go to the South. They say autumn is the best season there. There’s also a lot of fruit there at that time of year. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your holiday in the autumn.