Let's Talk About Winter Weather

Let's Talk About Winter Weather

Lina and Harry are talking bout the winter weather at the bus stop. Read and practise the conversation.

Lina: The weather is terrible today. The road looks icy. 

Harry: Yes, freezing rain fell early this morning. 

Lina: I had to walk very slowly. The sidewalk was covered with ice pellets. 

Harry: The cold air makes it feel much colder than the real temperature. 

Lina: I agree. My hands started to hurt from the cold. 

Harry: Did you notice that strong gust a minute ago? 

Lina: Yes, the wind was powerful and sudden. 

Harry: Winter storms, especially blizzards can be dangerous if people rush. 

Lina: That’s true. I hate to drive in the sleet. 

Harry: Being careful in winter weather is very important.

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I. Match the word with is meaning:

1. Icy a. Strong sudden wind

2. Freezing rain b. Rain that freezes on contact

3. Ice pellets c. Small hard pieces of ice

4. Feels-like temperature d.  How cold the air seems

5. Gust e. Covered with ice

6. Sidewalk f. Path for people to walk on

7. Winter shoes g. Shoes for cold, snowy weather

8. Storm h. Severe winter weather

9. Blizzard i. Strong wind, heavy snow, and low visibility

10. Freeze j. To turn into ice because of cold

11. Sleet k. ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. Where are Lina and Harry talking?

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2. What weather happened earlier in the morning?

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3. Why did Lina walk slowly?

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4. What was covering the sidewalk?

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5. What does “feels-like temperature” describe?

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6. How did Lina’s hands feel in the cold?

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7. What kind of wind did they notice?

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8. Why can winter storms and blizzards be dangerous?

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9. What does Lina wear to stay warm?

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10. What advice does the conversation give about winter weather?

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