WEATHER VOCABULARY 1 (ESL)

level: Beginner/Intermediate (A2/B1)

Weather vocabulary is one of the first things English learners need, since it comes up in everyday conversation constantly. This first exercise covers the most common words and phrases for describing the weather. This is exercise 1 of 3.

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Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.

1. We're in the middle of a heat- (streak/wave). It has been very hot for two weeks.✓

2. It looks like the sky is (shining/clearing) up. It's going to be a beautiful day.✓

3. That man was (struck/beaten) by lightning twice in the past year.✓

4. A (drought/draft) is a long period without any rain.✓

5. Summers in states like Tennessee are very hot and very (humidity/humid).✓

6. We got caught in the thunderstorm and got completely (socked/soaked).✓

7. The coastal areas of California have an (ideally/ideal) climate.✓

8. Did you check the weather (forecast/foreplay) for tomorrow? Is it going to rain?✓

9. Q: Was it cold in Canada? A: Yes, it was 20 (under/below) zero.✓

10. Another word for "cloudy" is "" (clouded/overcast).✓

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Weather Conversation Questions 1. What is the weather like in your country or region throughout the year?
2. What is your favorite season, and why?
3. How does weather affect people's mood and behavior in your country?
4. Do you think weather affects people's personalities or national character? Why?
5. What is the most extreme weather you have ever experienced?
6. What kind of weather do you find most unpleasant? Why?

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