1. Weather Series ——

2. 第 2 页 Introduction DialoguePractice

3. 第 3 页 Introduction Weather conversation beginners

4. Why do the English always talk about the weather?

5. The weather is changeable. There is a saying that English weather is never the same two days running. One day it rains, the next day it may be sunny and then it may be cold again. Britain doesn’t have a climate, it only has weather Britain doesn’t have a climate, it only has weather Culture link

6. Do you know any conversation starter? 谈话开场白 Brainstorm

7. Weather Conversation Starters Beautiful day, isn’t it? How about this weather? It looks like it’s going to rain cats and dogs. I heard it’s going to be a rainy weekend. Don’t you just love this warm/cool weather?

8. Popular expressions for asking for the weather:

9. B: It’s windy. A: How’s the weather? (What’s the weather like?)

10. A: What’s the weather like? B: It’s cloudy.

11. A: How’s the weather? B: It’s sunny.

12. A: What’s the weather like? B: It’s raining.

13. A: How’s the weather? B: It’s snowing.

14. What’s the weather like in Beijing/today? It is a rainy day. (snowy/cloudy/sunny/windy/foggy 有雾 ) How is the weather today? It is bad weather. (frosty 有霜 /hazy 有霾 /damp 潮湿 /cold 寒冷 的 /warm 温暖的 ) What is the temperature? 温度是多少？ It’s about 6 degree centigrade. 大约 6 摄氏度。 Some useful expressions:

15. Predicting the weather  We can make predictions about the weather, using a range of forms – not just the "will" or "going to" form:  Do you think it will rain?/ snow?  "I think it'll clear up later."  "It's going to rain by the looks of it."  "We're in for frost tonight."  "They're expecting snow in the north."  "I hear that showers are coming our way."

16. It’s very hot! What a nice/fine/sunny day! What a nice day! Nice & bright today! It rains a lot here in summer. It’s a lovely day. It’s rather cold & windy today. Other expressions (1):

17. The weather is better than yesterday. The weather forecast, say it will rain tomorrow. I don’t set store by weather forecast. It’s about 6 degree centigrade/ Fahrenheit. Other expressions(2):

18. Proverb  Man proposes, God disposes 谋事在人，成事在天

19. 第 19 页 Dialogues

20. A: Honey, what is the weather like tomorrow? B: It will rain. A: How about this weekend? B: The weather forecast said it would be sunny. About 20 degree centigrade. A: Wonderful! You know we are going for a barbecue. B: I don’t set store by weather forecast. A: But most of the time, they are right, aren’t they? Yes, I hope we can make it this weekend. Dialogue1: 我认为天气预报靠 不住。

21. Dialogue2: Talk with a stranger  A: It’s snowing.  B ： Yes. It’s very early for snow, but it’s nice.  A: I like a snowy day.  B: Me, too. It’s so pretty.  A: I feel different when I’m walking in the snow.  B: I feel the same way. Do you know why?  A: Yeah. Because it’s so quiet, so fresh, and so comfortable.

22. 第 22 页 Practice

23. Conversation 1 Paul: Nice day, isn’t it? Zhu Wei: Sure it is. Why don’t we go to a park? Paul: Good idea!

24. Conversation 2 Louise: Which season do you like best? Yang: Autumn. Autumn is the best season in Beijing. ‘ Louise: I like autumn, too. Where I’m from, autumn is the best time of year.

25. Conversation 3 Dou: what’s the weather like in your hometown? Paula: Um, very nice. It’s warm in spring and cool in autumn. Dou: Is it hot in summer? Paula: Yes, it is, but not as hot as in Beijing.

26.  It’ a nice day, isn’t it?  That strange weather we're having!  It doesn't look like it's going to stop raining today.  Terrible weather, isn't it?  It hasn't stopped raining for days.  I think it is going to rain.  There is a chill in the air this morning.  Beautiful day, isn't it?  It looks like it's going to snow.  We couldn't ask for a nicer day, could we?

27.  Assignment  Work in group. Talk about weather with your partner. And take turns in a group.

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