- •Climate, weather, seasons – student’s book units 4-6
- •Unit 4: climate and weather in great britain
- •Task 29. Decide if the following statements are true or false. Give good comments for each statement. Follow the example.
- •Климат Великобритании
- •Climate and Weather in the United States of America
- •Statements
- •Unit 5: seasons
- •Us Nature in Winter
- •Us Nature in Spring
- •Us Nature in Summer
- •Us Nature in Autumn
- •Part 1
- •Part 2
- •Part 3
- •In order to help yourself prepare the presentation, listen to the following sites and do all the activities in them:
- •Unit 6: weather forecasts and weather reports
- •The Weather Forecast
- •Questions
- •Report 1: easy
- •Report 2: of medium difficulty
- •Report 3: difficult
- •Joke 1
- •Joke 2
- •Joke 3
- •Joke 4: Knowing Weather with a Dog
- •Joke 5: Daddy’s Advice
Step 2. Listen to the weather reports on the site http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/weather-report.htm and answer the comprehension questions. Then check yourselves with the keys and read the transcripts to check your understanding.
Report 1: easy
Which season does this weather report take place in?
summer b) spring c) winter d) fall
What kind of day is it?
an overcast day b) a mild day c) a chilly day d) a rainy day
What is the temperature?
ten degrees b) minus ten c) fifteen below d) plus fifteen
Tomorrow it will probably …
snow b) rain c) stay sunny d) be clear
What does the weather reporter suggest using?
a raincoat b) sunglasses c) an umbrella d) the radio
Report 2: of medium difficulty
Which season would this weather report most likely take place in?
winter b) summer c) spring d) fall
Where is the weather report taking place?
in the newsroom b) in the weather office c) on Mount Raven d) in a ski chalet
Which of the following is mentioned as part of tomorrow's forecast?
a blizzard b) heavy rain c) light snow d) mild temperature
It will feel so cold tomorrow because of the …
humidity b) wind c) freezing rain d) coming winter
The weather reporter suggests that skiers should …
stay indoors b) beware of frost c) dress warmly d) go skiing
Report 3: difficult
Which season would this weather report most likely take place in?
summer b) spring c) winter d) fall
Where is the weather report taking place?
in the newsroom b) at the airport c) at the beach d) in a forest
What type of precipitation is forecasted for the week?
showers b) heavy rain c) light snow d) no precipitation
The air feels so comfortable because there is …
cool rain b) a warm wind c) no humidity d) a forest fire
What does the weather reporter suggest people do to stay cool?
Keep away from fires. b) Turn on their fans. c) Sleep outside. d) Camp by a lake