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The winter here is m____; it rarely snows, and temperatures stay comfortable.
mild
We had s_______ this afternoon, but the sun came out later. (Clue: a sudden rain that ends short)
showers
There are usually heavy t_______ during the monsoon season (Clue: rain with heavy thunder and lightning).
thunderstorms
People who live in t________ climates are used to high temperatures and heavy rain. (Clue: a word to describe places with warm and humid temperatures)
tropical
His personality is so p_______ that everyone enjoys spending time with him. (Clue: nice)
pleasant
A light d______ began to fall, making the streets slippery. (Clue: a small rain
drizzle
The walls are d______ again after the heavy rain. (Clue: wet and cold)
damp
I p_____ tea over coffee, but I’ll drink either.
prefer
She is very k_____ o______ gardening and spends all her weekends in the yard. (Clue: like, enjoy)
keen on
The weather in the rainforest is always h_____ and sticky. (Clue: hot and wet)
humid
Rewrite this sentence with phrases we have learned: I am okay about doing homework but I hate going to school.
I don't mind doing homework but I can't stand going to school.
You’re planning a vacation to a tropical island. The weather forecast mentions it will be humid. What does this mean?
The air will feel warm and damp.
It will be dry and cool.
There will be strong winds.
It will be cold and snowy
Your friend says, “I’m not very keen on swimming in the ocean.” What does your friend mean?
They love swimming in the ocean.
They are not very interested in swimming in the ocean.
They prefer swimming in the ocean to swimming in pools
It starts raining lightly as you walk outside. What is this type of rain called?
Humid
Damp
Thunderstorm
Drizzle
You touch a towel that hasn’t dried properly. How would you describe it?
Humid
Drizzle
Damp
Mild
The morning weather is described as mild. What can you expect?
Gentle and moderate temperatures
Extremely hot temperatures
Very cold and freezing conditions
Heavy rain and thunderstorms
