Let's Talk About Winter Weather
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- Jan 27
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 9
Let's Talk About Winter Weather
Lina and Harry are talking about the winter weather at the bus stop. Read and practise the conversation.
Lina: The weather is bitterly cold today. The road looks icy.
Harry: Do you check the weather every day before leaving the house?
Lina: Yes, of course. The weather in Canada changes all the time, and I want to keep up with the updates.
Harry: Yes, freezing rain fell early this morning, but now it's sunny.
Lina: I had to walk very slowly. The sidewalk was covered in black ice, but my winter shoes protected me from falling.
Harry: Please be careful, especially since the wind chill makes it feel much colder than the actual temperature.
Lina: I agree. Although it is -10°C, it feels like -21°C because of that gusty wind. My hands started to hurt from the cold.
Harry: Did you notice that strong gust a minute ago? I heard that the wind speed will be more than 80 km/h.
Lina: Yes, the wind is very powerful and sudden today. Your fingers and toes can freeze in a very short time.
Harry: Winter storms, especially blizzards, can be dangerous if people are not careful.
Lina: That’s true. I hate driving in the sleet. I'm always scared that the car might skid on ice pellets or freezing rain.
Harry: Staying alert and cautious in winter weather is essential.
I. Match the word with is meaning:
1. Icy
2. Sidewalk
3. Winter shoes
4. Actual
5. Powerful
6. Freeze
7. Storm
8. Blizzard
9. Dangerous
10. Careful
11. Sleet
12. Scared
13. Alert
14. Cautious
15. Essential
Meanings:
A. A path beside the road where people walk
B. Very cold rain mixed with ice
C. The real or true one, not what seems
D. To become very cold and turn into ice
E. Very strong
F. Feeling afraid or nervous
G. A very strong winter storm with snow and wind
H. Having ice on the surface
I. Needing attention and awareness
J. Something that can cause harm or injury
K. Something that is very important or necessary
L. Bad weather with strong wind, rain, or snow
M. Shoes made to keep feet warm and safe in cold weather
N. Thinking carefully to avoid danger
O. Acting in a way that avoids mistakes or accidents
II. Answer the following questions:
1. Where are Lina and Harry talking?
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2. How does Lina describe the weather at the beginning of the conversation?
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3. Why does Lina check the weather every day before leaving the house?
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4. What kind of weather fell early in the morning?
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5. What kind of ice was covering the sidewalk?
__________________________________________________________________________6. Why did Lina have to walk very slowly?
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7. What helped protect Lina from falling on the ice?
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8. Why does Harry say it feels colder than the actual temperature?
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9. How cold does the weather feel because of the wind?
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10. How fast is the wind expected to be, according to Harry?
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11. Why are Lina's hands starting to hurt?
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12. What two weather conditions can cause a car to skid, according to Lina?
__________________________________________________________________________13. Why is Lina scared of driving in the sleet?
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14 According to Harry, what will happen if you're not alert and cautious in winter weather?
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15.Why can winter storms and blizzards be dangerous?
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III. Fill in the Blanks. Use the words from the box.
(essential – sidewalk - scared – actual – powerful - freeze – sleet - storm – blizzard – dangerous – careful - alert - cautious - icy – winter shoes)
1. The road was very __________, so cars were driving slowly.
2. People should walk on the __________, not on the road.
3. I always wear __________ to avoid slipping in winter.
4. The weather feels colder than the __________ temperature because of the wind.
5. The wind was very __________ and knocked over a garbage bin.
6. If you stay outside too long, your fingers can __________.
7. A winter __________ can make driving very difficult.
8. A __________ brings heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility.
9. Icy roads can be very __________ for drivers and pedestrians.
10. Please be __________ when crossing the street in winter.
11. Freezing rain and __________ made the sidewalks slippery.
12. She felt __________ when her car started to skid on the ice.
13. It is important to stay __________ while waiting for the bus in bad weather.
14. Drivers should be __________ when road conditions are poor.
15. Wearing warm clothing is __________ during cold winter days.
IV. True or False. Write True (T) or False (F).
1. Lina and Harry are talking outdoors.
2. Lina says the weather is warm and sunny at the beginning.
3. Lina checks the weather every day before leaving the house.
4. The weather in Canada changes often.
5. Freezing rain fell early in the morning.
6. Lina walked quickly because the sidewalk was dry.
7. According to Lina the sidewalk is dangerous to walk on.
8. Lina's boots caused her to slip and fall on the ice.
9. Lina is about to get frostbite.
10. The wind chill makes the weather feel colder than the actual temperature.
11. Powerful winter winds are safe and pleasant.
12. A strong gust of wind happened while they were talking.
13. The wind speed may be over 80 km/h.
14. Lina enjoys driving in sleet.
15. Harry says staying alert and cautious in winter weather is essential.
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