is a device that measures temperature)
- What instrument helps to tell what the weather will be like? ( A barometer)
- What is a barometer? (Its an instrument which helps to tell what the weather will be like)
- What is the usual weather if a barometer shows high pressure in summer? In winter? (When a barometer shows high pressure in summer the weather will be hot and sunny. When a barometer shows high pressure in winter the weather will be cold and frosty. )
- What is the usual weather if the barometer shows low pressure in summer? In winter? (When the barometer shows low pressure in summer the weather will be rainy and cloudy. In winter it will be will be wet and windy).
- Every day we listen to the weather forecast. Why?
II. Now imagine that we live in Great Britain. We are talking about the weather with our neighbours, friends or relatives. So lets dramatize these mini-dialogues.
1.
A. Fine day today, isnt it?
B. Yes, simply wonderful!
2.
A. What beastly weather we are having!
B. Yes, its terrible.
3.
A. It has been raining cats and dogs since morning!
B. Yes, and there is no sign of the rain stopping.
4.
A. Will it clear up, do you think?
D. Who knows? You never can tell. . . . . . .
5.
A. What lovely weather we are having!
B. Yes, indeed. I hope it will last.
6.
A. The morning was so fine, and look how the weather has changed.
B. Yes, its very unpleasant. But what can you expect? The weather in our parts is so changeable.
7.
A. It has been snowing heavily since morning. Look, everything is covered with a thick layer of snow.
B. Yes, indeed! If it doesnt melt, we can go skiing tomorrow.
8.
A. I am sick and tired of this rain! I am a
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