GEP 9a U4a P36 Vocabulary - Weather.pptx

English File upper intermediate weather vocabulary lesson. Includes presentation and activities. Used for teen and adult students to talk about typical weather conditions in different parts of the world.

1. GEP 9a Unit 4A Vocabulary - Weather

2. Match the idiom to the picture: break the ice, raining cats and dogs, on cloud 9, under the weather, save for a rainy day break the ice

3. Talk to your neighbor What’s your favourite weather? What weather would you like to have on holiday with your family? What weather would be bad on your holiday?

4. Which country is it? With a partner, look at the weather forecast for 4 different countries. First guess which country you think goes with which weather report. Cambodia The U.K. Australia Finland

5. Read and Match Read the weather reports from 4 different countries . Match the weather report to the picture of the forecast. Write the name of the country under the weather forecast.

6. Guess the country: Australia, Cambodia, the UK, or Finland Temperatures in Cambodia are expected to remain warm and humid over the coming week, with highs around 32°C (90°F). There is a chance of some afternoon showers , with the rain pouring down at times. Winds will be light and variable. The U.K. can expect a rather chilly few days ahead, as a cold front moves in from the north. Temperatures will struggle to reach 10°C (50°F), with overnight lows dipping below zero . Pack your umbrella as damp days are predicted with light drizzling expected in the mornings all week. Winter storms are approaching and conditions in Finland will be freezing , with daytime highs barely climbing above -5°C (23°F). Strong winds will make it feel even colder. There is a chance of some light snow showers throughout the week. Conditions are expected to become more mild by next week with sunshine expected and the return of comfortably cool temperatures. Residents in the northern part of Australia are in for a scorching heat wave, with temperatures soaring to a boiling 42°C (108°F). The air will be hot and dry, with just a light breeze providing little relief. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

7. Cambodia The UK Finland Australia

8. Answer the questions. Which country is going to be the hottest? Which country is going to be the coldest? Which country will have the most rain? Which country will have the most wind? Australia Finland Cambodia Finland

9. Look at the words in BOLD. Do they describe cold weather? Warm weather? Wet weather? Windy weather? Work with your partner to write the BOLD words on sticky notes and stick them into the correct category. (14)

10. Cold Warm Wet Windy

11. Cold weather c ool c hilly freezing below zero pleasantly cold unpleasantly cold Very cold (close to 0 ℃) Less than 0℃ adj adj adj adj It’s _________

12. Warm weather mild warm boiling scorching pleasant, not cold pleasantly high temp Very hot Extremely hot adj adj adj adj It’s _________

13. Wet weather humid damp drizzling shower s the air is wet Slightly wet such as after the rain or morning dew raining lightly rain that starts and stops pouring big drops of water falling quickly adj adj V/adj N V/adj It’s _________. There are ___. /ˈhjuːmɪd/

14. Windy Weather a breeze windy A light wind The air is moving fast adj N It’s _________. There’s a ___.

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22. What kind of weather is it? (Hint: the rain is starting and stopping)

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24. Look at your weather sheet again. Order the words from: LEAST severe to MOST severe.

25. Gap Fill Scavenger Hunt There are 13 sentences hidden around the room. Find the sentences and write the missing word on your answer sheet next to the correct number. **Do not move the sentences. Only write on your answer sheet.** When you are finished sit down. Fastest student to get all 13 answers correct is the winner!

26. After months of hot weather, expect _______ days ahead. The temperature will hover around 15 to 18 degrees celsius and you might need a light sweater. I like to visit the sea because although it can be really hot, there is usually a _______ which keeps you cool. It’s ____________ out there today. Make sure to protect yourself from the extreme heat by wearing sun protection, drinking plenty of water and staying out of the sun. In the morning I forgot my raincoat, but luckily it was only __________ lightly so I didn’t get very wet. After a month long heatwave, temperatures will finally return to being more ________ . It will be not too hot and not too cold, perfect weather for a picnic. There will be _____________ on and off throughout the day. Carry your umbrella to protect yourself against sudden unexpected rain. cool breeze scorching/boiling drizzling mild showers

27. 7. The temperatures in April in Phnom Penh have been ___________ hot. The rain will bring some much needed relief from the heat. 8. The weather is getting colder and winter is coming! It will be ________ the next few days so bring a warm coat. 9. In Vietnam, in the spring, the weather is extremely _________ . The air feels thick and wet and mold grows everywhere. Turning on your dehumidifier will help to keep you cool and prevent mold. chilly scorching/boiling humid

28. 10. There was some rain in the night so expect a ________ morning. The ground may be wet and slick so drive carefully! 11. During the rainy season in Cambodia, there is often ___________ rain in the afternoon. The roads can flood and it is dangerous to drive anywhere. 12. In Cambodia the weather is _______ most of the year so you won’t be needing any coats or jackets. Wear cotton and linen fabrics to keep you cool. 13. Temperatures will drop __________ _________ today so be prepared for some _______ cold weather. Bundle up and get your hot tea ready! There might even be some snow. damp pouring warm below zero freezing

29. Look at the weather report. Tell your partner about the temperatures, the precipitation (rain), humidity and rain. Listen to your partner and record the weather.

30. To talk about temperature: It will be a (chilly) day. To talk about rain: There will be (showers) in the (evening). To talk about humidity: It’s going to be a (really) humid day. The humidity will be (high/low) To talk about wind: There will be a (light) wind/breeze. It’s going to be (slightly) windy/breezy. Precipitation = rain, snow, etc

31. Going on Holiday Pick a country and type of holiday (skiing, beach, mountain climbing, cafe hopping, etc)

32. MY HOLIDAY The weather on: MARCH 15 The weather on: JULY 15 The weather on: DECEMBER 15 I’m going to _______________. Activities: ________ ________________ ________________________________ I will go on holiday on ________________ because _______________________ .

33. Going on Holiday 2. Ask 3 people to give you the forecast for your country (1 for summer, 1 for winter, 1 for spring) **Please ask and answer in complete sentences, but you only need to write NOTES on your handout.** Q: “I’m going to _____. What’s the weather going to be like on______?” A: “It’s going to be ___________.” “There will be (noun).” It will be (v-ing).” “It will have (V3).” **You might not know what the real weather is going to be like for a country in a certain time of year. Do your best to imagine and guess. You are God here so you can make the weather whatever you want. ;)

34. EXAMPLE: Country : Switzerland Activity: Skiing March 15 July 15 December 15 It will be freezing cold and it will have just snowed a lot. It will be cool and mostly sunny with some drizzling rain in the afternoon. The temperatures are going to be mild. It will be sunny and not very humid.

35. MY HOLIDAY The weather on: MARCH 15 The weather on: JULY 15 The weather on: DECEMBER 15 I’m going to _______________. Activities: ________ ________________ ________________________________ I will go on holiday on ________________ because _______________________ .

36. Going on Holiday 3. Decide which time of the year will be the best for your holiday. Write your conclusion on the bottom of your page in a complete sentence.

37. Let’s Share! Where are you going? What are you doing? When are you going? Why at that time?

38. Let’s Talk About the Weather! How to play: First play Rock - Paper - Scissors. The winner moves 2 spaces and answers the question. The loser moves 1 space and answers the question. (You should use the target word, in bold, in your answer.) Listen carefully to your partner, if they use the vocabulary incorrectly they must go back to their previous space! Then, repeat the process until one student reaches the finish line!

39. What do you do if it’s pouring when you need to leave for school? Do you prefer warm or cool weather? Why? How can you protect yourself when it is a scorching hot day? Which countries do you think get below zero temperatures? What would you wear on a freezing day? Are there any showers in Cambodia? What time of year do they usually happen? Which month is the most damp in Cambodia? What activities do you like to do on a boiling hot day? Which part of Cambodia can get chilly ? Would you like to visit there? What does a humid day feel like? Can you ever feel a breeze in Phnom Penh? Which city is most breezy ? ROCK - PAPER -SCISSORS Winner moves 2 clouds Loser move 1 cloud Answer the question. Use the target word in your answer. START