Weather forecasts and predictions
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Weather Forecasts and Predictions" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. Weather Conditions:
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Sunny: Characterized by bright sunlight and clear skies.
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Cloudy: Covered with clouds, lacking direct sunlight.
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Rainy: Characterized by rainfall, wet weather.
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Windy: Having a strong or gusty wind.
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Stormy: Characterized by intense weather conditions, such as thunderstorms.
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Foggy: Covered with thick fog, reduced visibility.
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Snowy: Characterized by falling or covering of snow.
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Hailstorm: A weather phenomenon where small balls of ice fall from the sky.
II. Temperature:
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Hot: Having a high temperature.
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Warm: Having a moderate or comfortable temperature.
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Mild: Moderately warm, not too hot or cold.
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Cool: Moderately low in temperature.
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Cold: Having a low temperature.
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Freezing: Extremely cold, below the freezing point.
III. Weather Forecast Terms:
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Clear skies: No clouds or precipitation expected.
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Partly cloudy: A mix of sun and clouds.
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Showers: Periods of rain that may be brief.
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Thunderstorms: Storms with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
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Scattered: Occurring in various areas, not widespread.
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Isolated: Occurring in a few areas, not widespread.
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Periods of sunshine: Intermittent periods of sun between clouds.
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Light rain/drizzle: Gentle or light rainfall.
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Wind gusts: Sudden bursts of strong wind.
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Snow showers/flurries: Brief episodes of snowfall.
IV. Weather Predictions:
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Chance of rain: The likelihood of rain occurring.
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High/low temperatures: The expected maximum and minimum temperatures.
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Rising/falling temperatures: Temperature changes from the previous time period.
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Windy conditions: Expectation of strong or gusty winds.
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Clearing up: Improvement in weather conditions, usually after rain or clouds.
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Worsening weather: Deterioration in weather conditions, usually with the possibility of storms.
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.
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