Getting Ready
What’s the weather like in your town or city? Write the words under the correct month.
rainy dry warm cloudy cold humid
hot sunny cool windy wet snowy
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Answer
your own answers
Listening 1
Listen to the weather reports. Check (✓) the weather for each city.
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1 Beijing |
◻ cold |
◻ windy |
◻ snowy |
◻ cool |
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2 Mexico City |
◻ dry |
◻ warm |
◻ cool |
◻ wet |
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3 Tokyo |
◻ humid |
◻ cloudy |
◻ windy |
◻ rainy |
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4 New York |
◻ sunny |
◻ windy |
◻ wet |
◻ cold |
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5 Taipei |
◻ cloudy |
◻ cool |
◻ wet |
◻ hot |
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6 Los Angeles |
◻ rainy |
◻ hot |
◻ humid |
◻ dry |
Answer & Transcript
1 cold, windy 2 warm, wet
3 cloudy, rainy 4 windy, cold
5 cloudy, wet, hot 6 hot, dry
Transcript
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And here is today’s weather forecast for the international traveler. Let’s start with Beijing. It will be a cold day in Beijing today, and windy. The low will be zero and the high will be 6 degrees.
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Mexico City will be warm and wet, with a low of 23 degrees Centigrade and a high of 28.
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Tokyo is expecting cloudy weather with heavy rain. The low will be 4 degrees.
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New York is going to have a windy day. It will be very cold with a low of minus 10 and a high of zero.
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In Taipei it will be cloudy, wet, and hot today. The low will be 20 degrees and the high will be 30.
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Expect another hot, dry day in Los Angeles – still no rain in the forecast. The low will be 80 degrees and the high 95.
Listening 2
Task 1
People are asking about the weather. What will they wear or take with them? Listen and check (✓) the correct picture.
Answer
1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 b 6 a
Task 2
Listen again. Circle the answer that does not describe the weather now.
1 a It’s raining.
b It’s windy.
c It’s cloudy.
2 a It’s cloudy.
b It’s nice.
c It’s sunny.
3 a It’s cold.
b It’s warm.
c It’s snowing.
4 a It’s icy.
b It’s nice.
c It’s raining.
5 a It’s humid.
b It’s raining.
c It’s hot.
6 a It’s snowing.
b It’s windy.
c It’s cold.
Answer & Transcript
1 a 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 b
Transcript
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A: Are you going out?
B: Yes. Later. What’s the weather like outside?
A: Not very nice. Cloudy and windy. I think it’s going to rain later.
B: Oh, really? It was sunny this morning.
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A: Let’s go out for a walk. It’s so nice and sunny.
B: Yes, it is. Not a cloud in the sky. Just let me put this on.
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A: Are you going out in this now?
B: Yes, I have to go downtown.
A: Well, wear something warm. It’s really cold outside.
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A: Is it cold outside?
B: Not really. It’s raining a little, but it’s still nice.
5
A: It’s really hot and humid today.
B: It sure is. It must be at least 95 degrees out there!
A: A think I’ll go to the pool for a swim.
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A: Oh, look. It’s snowing.
B: Great. Let’s get our things and have a snowball fight.
A: No way! It’s too cold for me.
B: Come on. There’s no wind. It’ll be nice.
Listening 3
Task 1
What is the weather like now? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a It’s warm.
b It’s windy.
2 a It’s windy.
b It’s getting warmer.
3 a The sky is dark.
b It’s sunny.
4 a It’s windy.
b It’s sunny.
5 a It’s cold.
b It’s really nice.
6 a It’s raining.
b It’s not raining.
7 a It’s getting cooler.
b It’s hot.
8 a It’s raining.
b It’s snowing.
Answer
1 b 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b 6 b 7 a 8 b
Task 2
Listen again. Is the weather getting better or worse? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Answer & Transcript
1 Worse 2 Better 3 Worse 4 Worse
5 Better 6 Better 7 Better 8 Worse
Transcript
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A: How’s the weather?
B: The temperature is going down, and it’s turned very windy. I think it’s going to rain a lot tonight.
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A: How’s the weather now?
B: It’s much warmer now than it was this morning. And the wind has stopped, too. I think I’ll go out for a walk.
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A: Is it nice outside?
B: It was nice when I got up this morning, but now the sky is very dark. I think it’s going to rain.
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A: What’s it like outside?
B: It’s getting very windy now. I don’t think it’s a good idea to go out. I think we’re going to have a bad storm.
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A: Is it a nice day today?
B: It’s much nicer now. It was so cold and windy this morning, but it’s really nice outside now. And it’s getting warmer, too.
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A: What’s it like outside today?
B: It was cold and wet earlier, but now it’s stopped raining and the sun is coming out.
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A: What’s the weather like?
B: It was terrible this morning when I woke up – very hot and humid. I’m glad it’s getting cooler now.
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A: Is it still snowing?
B: It sure is. We’re going to have a really bad snowstorm. Let’s not go out today.
Conversation Corner: Talking about the weather
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: What’s the weather like outside?
B: It’s sunny, humid, and …………… …………… . I think it’s about 98 degrees.
A: That sounds awful!
B: Do you want to go to the beach? Ann, Jo, and Jo’s sister are going.
A: No, thanks. It’s too hot for the beach. I’m going to stay inside and read, drink ice water, and sit in …………… …………… the air conditioner.
B: We might stop by Super Burger on the way home. Can I get you anything?
A: That would be great. I’d like a cheeseburger, fries, and a …………… …………… .
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation.
Answer & Transcript
A: What’s the weather like outside?
B: It’s sunny, humid, and very hot. I think it’s about 98 degrees.
A: That sounds awful!
B: Do you want to go to the beach? Ann, Jo, and Jo’s sister are going.
A: No, thanks. It’s too hot for the beach. I’m going to stay inside and read, drink ice water, and sit in front of the air conditioner.
B: We might stop by Super Burger on the way home. Can I get you anything?
A: That would be great. I’d like a cheeseburger, fries, and a small soda.
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