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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

weather forecast

Noun

ˈwɛðər ˈfoʊrˌkæst

a prediction of what the weather will be like

I usually check the weather forecast in the morning.

The weather forecast looks good for this week.

According to the weather forecast, we may be getting snow by the end of the week.

The weather forecast was wrong about today's weather.

Have you heard the weather forecast?

fog

Noun

fɑːg

a layer of low-lying cloud that is found close to the surface of the ground; often reduces visibility

The fog was very thick yesterday.

Be careful driving in the fog.

We couldn't see anything from the top of the mountain because of the fog.

storm

Noun

stɔːrm

bad weather associated with strong winds, heavy rain, snow, or lightning

There's a storm approaching.

Last night there was a strong storm.

sunny

Adjective

ˈsʌni

made bright due to sunlight

I love going to the beach on sunny days!

clear

Adjective

kliːr

free of clouds, fog, or rain

Tomorrow will be clear according to the weather forecast.

showery

Adjective

ˈʃaʊəri

characterized by continual showers of rain

I hate showery weather. It's so depressing.

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

What’s the weather going to be like?
Let me check the weather forecast.
The extended forecast says ~.
I think we should postpone the plan until ~.

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Lauren and Grace are tired of winter weather.
	Lauren I'm so sick of this weather. Every morning when I go to work, there's nothing but thick fog. Then it's showery all day.
	Grace I know what you mean. As soon as one storm dies out, another one rolls in. I'm so over walking around in damp clothes.
	Lauren It's supposed to be spring time. I thought we'd get more sunny days than this.
	Grace I'd be happy just for some clear skies. What's the weather going to be like next week?
	Lauren I don’t know, let me check the forecast.
	Grace It'd be great if we got a few sunny days. We could go for a swim. Or just lie in the backyard and soak up some sunshine.
	Lauren It's not looking good. Even the extended weather forecast is predicting nothing but showers and fog.
	Grace Seriously? Looks like we'll have to postpone swimming until the weather clears up.
	Lauren I guess. How are we supposed to have fun when the weather is so terrible?
	Grace I don't know... We've done every jigsaw puzzle in the house.
	Lauren Are there any good shows on TV?
	Grace I've been watching this new reality show called 'Ninja Chef'. Have you seen it?
	Lauren Nope. But you have until this fog clears to convince me it's good.
	Grace Deal!

Check your understanding:

What has the weather been like lately?

What are Lauren and Grace going to do until the fog clears?

What are Grace and Lauren looking forward to doing once the weather improves?

Exercise 4

Discussion

Listen and repeat the following weather-related idioms. Try to guess their meanings and discuss them with your teacher.

It’s raining cats and dogs!

When it rains, it pours.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

It’s a storm in a teacup.

Come rain or shine.

Exercise 5

Further Discussion

Do you like rainy days? Why/why not?

Have you ever been caught in bad weather? If so, what did you do?

What month has the most rain in your country?

What kind of climate do you prefer when you go on a vacation? Why?

Do you think the weather affects the way people feel? If so, why?