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3. Follow the Sample Act Out Put in Use Data Bank

4. Sample One Sample Two

5. S: Hi, Jane. What’s the weather like today? Do I need to wear a sweater? J: I don’t know. Why don’t you call the weather report? S: What’s the number? J: 121. Talking About the Weather Today S = Sandy J = Jane Sample 1 Sample 1

6. R: Good morning. This is the local weather report. Today will be cool and partly cloudy, with a chance of rain this afternoon... J: Well, what is the weather report, Sandy? Will it be a nice day? S: Not exactly. It’s 62°F and there’s a chance of rain. J: So I guess you should wear a sweater and take an umbrella with you. Talking About the Weather Today R = Reporter J = Jane Sample 1 Sample 1

7. B: Hello, Jack? It’s me, Bill. J: Hello, Bill. Have you arrived in New York? B: Yes, I’m in New York now. J: How is the weather there? B: It’s warm and sunny. J: What’s the temperature? B: It’s 50 °F. J: Is that about 10 °C? B: That’s right. J: Wow! That’s cold for November. Talking About the Weather in New York B = Bill J = Jack Sample 2 Sample 2

8. Task One Task Two Task Three Task Four Task Five

9. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples to make more conversations with your partner. Task 1 Click here to listen A: What do you think of the weather here? B: It’s all right, but it rains a lot. A: How do you like the weather in your country? B: I like it. It’s warm at this time of the year. Task: Ask your friend from abroad ( 海外 ) what he thinks of the weather here.

10. Task 2 Click here to listen A: How is the weather? B: It’s lovely and clear. A: Fairly mild for this time of year. B: Yes. Quite different from what the forecast says. Task: Compare the actual weather condition today with what is said in the weather forecast.

11. Task 3 Click here to listen A: What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow? B: It’s going to be sunny. A: We can enjoy a lot of sunshine, then. B: Yes, a perfect day to play outside. Task:It is going to rain tomorrow. Talk about the weather and what you will do with your partner.

12. Task 4 Click here to listen A: It’s going to see the sun again. B: Yes, much better than yesterday. A: It’s supposed to cloud over this afternoon. B: Well, as long as it doesn’t rain. Task: You have a sunny day in the rainy season. Comment on the improvement of the weather.

13. Task 5 Click here to listen A: Do you think it’ll be a fine day tomorrow? B: No. It looks like rain. A: What did the weatherman say? B: He said it would be sunny and pleasant today. Task:Talk about the weather forecast in your place.

14. Exercise 1Exercise 2Exercise 3

15. Mrs.Parker: Student A: Mrs.Parker : Student B: Student A: Student A: Mrs. Parks: Student B: __________________ in California? It’s always warm. _______________________ there? The temperature is always about 78 degree. That’s the temperature in __________. It’s the same as 26 degrees ________________. __________________ in Seattle?. __________________ in Seattle?. It’s______________, because it rains almost every day and people are very happy when the sun ___________. How is the weather What is the temperature Fahrenheit Celsius/Centigrade How’s the weather terrible/awful comes out Mrs. Parks is talking about the weather in two places in the United States with her students. Complete the conversation by filling in the blanks. Exercise 1

16. Bill, a friend of yours has come to visit you. You are now talking about the local weather. Play your role according to the Chinese version provided. Y: What a cold day! B: Yes. Indeed. I feel frozen. Y: 1. （问他的国家每年这时候的天气） B: It’s much warmer during this season. Y=You B=Bill What’s the weather like in your country at this time of the year? Exercise 2

17. Y: 2. （询问天气预报怎么说） B: They’ve predicted it will be cold on this day. Y: 3. （征求对方对天气的看法） B: I’m afraid I don’t like it very much. Too much snow. You: 4. （同意对方观点） B: Anyway, let’s also how I feel. You: 5. （希望明天会转暖？） What did the weatherman say? What did the weather forecast say? How do you like the weather here? What do you think of the weather here? Me, either. That’s also how I feel. I hope it will turn warmer tomorrow. Exercise 2

18. There is going to be a spots meet tomorrow. Bob is worried greatly about the weather and is talking about it with you. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the brackets. Y=You B=Bob Exercise 3

19. B: 1. I am wondering if ___________________________ （明天天气会不会好）. Y: So what? B: 2. ______________________ （明天的运动会）. 3. __________________ （可是看看这雾）. You can only see within a short distance. Y:4. __________________________________________ （但 是你没看到风开始把它吹散吗 ? ） I bet 5. _______________________ （明天天气会好的）. B: Don’t be so sure. Y: You’ve heard 6.___________________________ （早间天气预报）, haven’t you? B: That’s why I worry. it is going to be fine tomorrow Tomorrow’s sports meet But look at the fog But don’t you see the wind is beginning to lift it up it will be fine tomorrow the morning weather forecast Exercise 3

20. What a beautiful/lovely/awful/terrible day! 天气真好 / 糟糕呀！ There is not a cloud in the sky. 天空万里无云。 It’s not too hot and not too cold. 天气不冷也不热。 The heat is killing me! 热死我了！ I hate to work in hot weather. 我讨厌在热天工作。 The hot weather makes me lazy. 天气让我发懒。 When are we getting warmer weather? 什幺时候天气能转暖？ Data Bank

21. I’m going to wear my heavy coat. 我得穿上我的厚大衣。 Are we going to get much snow this winter? 今年冬天雪会多吗？ It’s usually warm in New York in the spring. 纽约的春天通常很温暖。 What’s it like outside? 外面天气怎么样？ I don’t mind the heat. 我不在乎天气热。 I can’t stand it. It’s freezing! 我受不了了，冻死了！ Data Bank