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