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Conversation Practice The English Weather




Hans: Where do you come from?

Jim: I come from England.

Hans: What's the climate like in your country?

Jim: It's mild, but it's not always pleasant. The weather's often

cold in the North and windy in the East. It's often wet in the

West and sometimes warm in the South. Hans: Which seasons do you like best? Jim: I like spring and summer. The days are long and the

nights are short. The sun rises early and sets late. I don't

like autumn and winter. The days are short and the nights

are long. The sun rises late and sets early. Our climate is not very good, but it's certainly interesting. It's our favourite subject of conversation.

/. Listen to the conversation "The English Weather" and answer the questions:

Where does Jim come from? What does he tell Hans about the climate in England? Which seasons does he like? Why? Why doesn't he like autumn and winter?

//. Act out the conversation. III. Answer the questions:

Where do you come from? What is the climate like in...? Which seasons do you like best? Do you like winter? autumn? spring? summer? Why?

What's the Climate Like in your Country?

Jim: Where do you come from?

Dimitn: I come from Greece.

Jim: What's the climate like in your country?

Dimitri: It's very pleasant.

Jim: What's the weather like in spring?

Dimitn: It's often windy in March. It is always warm in April

and May, but it rains sometimes. Jim: What's it like in summer? Dimitri: It's always hot in June, July and August. The sun shines

every day.

Jim: Is it cold or warm in autumn? Dimitri: It's always warm in September and October. It's often

cold in November and it rains sometimes. Jim: Is it very cold in winter? Dimitri: It's often cold in December, January and February. It

snows sometimes.

/. Listen to the conversation "What's the Climate Like in your Country?", ask and answer questions.

II. Speak on the climate in Greece.

III. Situation: One of you is Jim. You are from England. The other is Dimitri. You are from Greece. At the moment you are speaking about the climate in your countries.

The Weather Forecast

Paul and Judy live in Birmingham. It's a large city in the Midlands. They're planning a weekend holiday. Paul: I know, Judy! Why don't we go to Scotland? Judy: It's a very long way Paul: Oh, it isn't too far. Anyway, the motorway's very good,

so we can get there quickly. Judy: But Scotland's often cold at this time of the year. It may

snow!

Paul: Well, yes... it may... but I don't think it will. Judy: I'm not sure. It is February, and I'm frightened of driving in snow. And we may not be able to find a hotel. They may be closed.

Paul: Oh, that's no problem. I can book a hotel by phone. Judy: Well, perhaps it's not a bad idea. We may have beautiful

weather.

Paul: Oh, we'll enjoy ourselves anyway. Let's watch the weather forecast on television. We may not go to Scotland, we may go to Wales or London. We can decide after the forecast.

Good evening, and here is the weather forecast for tomorrow. Northern Scotland will be cold, and there may be snow over high ground. In the north of England it will be a wet day and rain may move into Wales and the Midlands during the afternoon. East Anglia will be generally dry, but it will be dull and cloudy. In southern England it will be a bright clear day with sunshine, but it may rain during the evening. In the south west it may be foggy during the morning, but the afternoon will be clear. It may be windy later in the day.

/. Listen to the text "The Weather Forecast" and answer the questions:

What are Paul and Judy planning? Is the weather forecast for tomorrow good?

//. Read the text and analyse its language peculiarities. Observe the use of the modal verb "may".

III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:

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IV. Ask and answer questions on the text.

Ask: where Paul wants to go for the weekend; why Judy doesn't want to go to Scotland; what she is afraid of; what Paul and Judy want to watch on television; what the weather will be like in Northern Scotland; what it will be like in the North of England and Wales; whether East Anglia will be dry or wet; whether it will rain in Southern England; what the weather will be like in the South West.

V. Act out the conversation between Judy and Paul.

VI. Reproduce the weather forecast you've just heard.

VII. Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow in this country? What will the weather be like tomorrow?

VIII. Situation: Your friend phones to invite you to the country for the weekend. You are not sure whether the weather will be fine. Your friend says he has heard the weather forecast. It will be warm and dry at the end of the week

Listening Hurry, Spring!

I can't wait for spring to come. I'm tired of winter. I'm tired of the snow. I'm tired of cold weather. And I'm sick and tired of winter coats and boots!

Just think! In a few weeks it won't be winter any more. It will be spring. The weather won't be cold It'll be warm. It won't snow any more. It'll be sunny. I won't have to stay indoors any more. I'll go outside and play with my friends. We'll ride bicycles and play baseball again.

Just think! In a few weeks our neighbourhood won't look so sad and grey. The flowers will bloom and the trees will become green again.

My family will spend more time outdoors. My father will work

in the yard. He'll cut the grass and paint the fence. My mother will work in the garden. She'll buy new flowers and plant them in the garden.

On weekends we won't just sit in the living-room and watch TV. We'll go for walks in the park and we'll have picnics on Sunday afternoons. I really can't wait for the spring to come. Hurry, Spring!

/. Listen to the text "Hurry, Spring" and answer the questions:

What is the boy tired oP What will the weather be like in spring? How will the boy spend his time in spring? What will the neighbourhood look like in spring? What will the boy's parents do outdoors?

//. Say why the boy is Looking forward to spring. III. Are you looking forward to summer? spring? winter? autumn? Why?

The Best Time for Apples

It is the first English lesson at a small school after the summer holidays. The lesson is about the seasons of the year.

'There are four seasons in a year", says the teacher. "They are spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In summer it is hot and there are a lot of flowers in the fields and gardens, in the parks and woods. The farmers work all day long on their farms. In autumn there are a lot of vegetables and fruit. In winter it is cold, it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground..."

Here the teacher stops and looks at one of the pupils. "Stop talking, Tom", he says "Now listen to my question. Can you tell me what is the best time for apples?"

"Yes, sir", answers Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden".

/. Listen to the text "The Best Time for Apples" and answer the questions:

Where is the scene taking place? What does the teacher say about the seasons of the year? What question does he ask Tom? What does Tom answer?

//. Tell the story that happened at a small English school after the summer holidays.

Self check

/. Put the verbs into the correct forms:

Two men (travel) in a very wild part of America. They (see) no

modern houses and no traces of civilization for many days. What they (see) were only a few huts made of wood or tents where Indians (live). One day they (meet) an old Indian who (be) a hunter. He (be) very clever and (know) everything about the forest and the animals living in it and many other things. He (can) also speak English quite well.

"Can you tell us what the weather (be) like during the next few days?" one of the two travellers (ask) him. "Oh, yes", he (answer). "Rain (come) and wind. Then there (be) snow for a day or two but then the sunshine (come) again and the weather (be) fine."

"These old Indians seem to know more about Nature than we with all our science", (say) the man to his friend. Then he (turn) to the old Indian.

"Tell me", he asked, "how you (know) all that?" "I (hear) it over the radio", the Indian answered.

//. Translate into English:

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Fluency

/ Let's talk about the weather:

1. What is your favourite season? Why? 2. Do you like to spend your holidays in the south? When did you last rest in the south? Where? What was the weather like? 3. Can you forecast weather? What do you think the weather will be like tomorrow? Do you like this sort of weather? 5. When did you last go to the country? Was the weather fine? 6. What is your favourite season? Why? Do you like winter? (autumn, etc.)? What sort of weather do you prefer in winter? in autumn? etc. 7. Do you remember what the last winter (summer, etc.) was like? 8. Give your arguments for or against autumn (winter, spring, summer). 9. When do you say the weather is nasty? fine? dry? damp? pleasant? 10. Do you like the climate in Belarus? (the place you live in)? Why?

ii- Act out the situations:

1. Your English friend and you are speaking about the climate in your countries. 2. Your friend and you are speaking about your likes and dislikes as far as the weather and the seasons are concerned. 3. Your friend has just returned from Sochi. He was on holiday there. You want to know about the weather.

///. Speak on:

a) the winter (summer, spring, autumn) in Belarus/your native town, the foreign country you visited, etc.

IV. Write a letter to your English friend about the weather in the place you live in. Write what you like and what you dislike about the weather. Ask your English friend about the climate in his country.





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