Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. Are you excited for our trip to the beach this weekend?
B. Yes, I am! But I think we have to check the weather forecast to make sure.
A. That’s right. I heard there is a storm coming.
B. I hope it’s not that bad. I’ve been looking forward to our trip.
A. Hi, Gary. Have you seen the news?
B. Not yet. Why?
A. Apparently, all flights to São Paulo are cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. Oh no! That’s where I’m headed. What’s the update on the typhoon?
A. I don’t know. You should probably check the weather forecast online.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
climate - clima
Example: The cool climate in our town is perfect for growing strawberries.
O clima fresco da nossa cidade é perfeito para cultivar morangos.
temperature - temperatura
Example: During summer, the temperature can get as high as 40°C (degrees Celsius).
Durante o verão, a temperatura pode chegar até 40ºC (graus centígrados)
forecast - previsão do tempo
Example: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
De acordo com a previsão do tempo, vai chover amanhã.
clear - limpo
Example: The weather report says that the skies will be clear today.
A previsão do tempo diz que o céu estará limpo amanhã.
heavy - pesado
Example: It’s dangerous to drive today because of the heavy snow.
É perigoso dirigir hoje por causa da neve pesada.
Expressions
Expressões
It looks like…
Parece que…
Example: It looks like it’s going to snow tonight.
Parece que vai nevar amanhã.
caught in bad weather
surpreendido com o mal tempo
Example: I bought a waterproof backpack for our trip just in case we’re caught in bad weather.
Eu comprei uma mochila à prova d’água no caso de sermos surpreendidos com o mal tempo.
How’s the weather…
Como está o tempo…
Example:
A: How’s the weather today?
B: It’s rainy.
A: Como está o tempo hoje?
B. Está chovendo
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. __________________________ today?
B. Quite sunny. However, I can see some gray clouds. Come, look through the .window.
A. You’re right. _____________ it’s going to rain.
B. We should check the weather __________ before we go on our trip.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. What’s the temperature like during winter?
B. It’s _____________________________.
A. What do you usually do during winter?
B. Usually, I _______________________________________.
A. I hope I can experience winter someday!
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. How’s the weather in your area today?
2. Where do you usually get your weather information?
3. Is the weather information for your area always accurate?
4. Do you prefer cold to hot weather? Why or why not?
5. What’s the best season in your country?
2. Say It!
1. Talk about how different types of weather can affect a person’s health.
Fale como diferentes tipos de clima podem influenciar na saúde de uma pessoa.
2. Let’s say you’re preparing for an upcoming storm. Talk about three things you need to do before the storm arrives.
Digamos que você está se preparando para a chegada de uma tempestade. Fale três coisas que você precisa antes de que a tempestade chegue.
3. Discuss with your tutor activities that you can and cannot do for each season in your country.
Discuta com o seu professor atividades que você pode e não pode fazer em cada estação do ano no seu país.
4. Your tutor is deciding to visit your country. Convince your tutor to visit during your favorite season.
Seu professor está decidindo visitar seu país. Conveça-o de visitar durante sua estação do ano favorita.
