Weather and Climate (Q&A)
1. Let’s talk about weather
and climate. What is happening to weather and climate nowadays?
In my view, a person's life depends to a certain degree on the climatic conditions
he lives in. English people say "There's no bad weather, there are bad
clothes", but in reality bad weather influences our mood, emotions and
even the physical state.
Climate isn’t the same as weather. Climate shows the average weather
conditions over a long period of time. There are different types of climate: tropical,
continental, polar, moderate, etc. Weather is the state of the atmosphere over
a short period of time. Weather can be dry, wet, cold, hot, rainy, stormy,
sunny, windy, cloudy, etc.
They say our climate is getting warmer and warmer and call it global
warming. Environmentalists say that global warming is caused by emissions of
certain gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which causes
greenhouse effect. These changes in climate can be dangerous because it can
lead to the melting of the Arctic Ice and the rise in the level of the World
Ocean.
Unfortunately this will increase natural disasters such as hurricanes,
earthquakes and storms that badly affect people's lives.
As for Belarusian climate, it's moderately continental with mild, humid
winters, warm summers, damp autumns and springs. The average temperature in
winter is about -5°C. The average temperature in summer is about +25°C.
Belarusian spring and autumn can be very rainy. But every season is beautiful
and pleasant in its way.
2. Do you have a favourite
season?
There are four seasons in a year: winter, spring,
summer and autumn. All seasons are good in their own way. Winter, for example,
is full of celebrations, presents and snow. Spring is the time of nature
awakening and flower blooming. Autumn can be rainy and yet beautiful, full of
multicolored leaves.
However, my favourite season is summer. I choose
summer not only because my birthday is in June, but also because it's the time
of holidays. Summer is the season when the sun shines brightly, the sky is
rarely cloudy and the water in the sea becomes warm enough to swim. Even if it
becomes too hot, you can always go for a walk in the shady woods. I also like
summer because there are many berries, fruit and vegetables, not to mention
numerous flowers on the fields. Among them are roses, dandelions, daisies, and
other flowers. Sometimes the air in summer becomes stuffy, but occasional
thunderstorms bring relief. After the thunderstorms the air becomes remarkably
fresh and very often we can see the rainbow in the sky.
Summer is also the time when my family and I go on
holiday to the seaside. It's a wonderful time, when we can have a rest from the
intense academic year and relax. I think all children love summer because of
long school holidays and I'm not an exception. I also enjoy my free time,
playing with my friends, watching TV, and doing other fun activities. Nevertheless,
I don't forget to do some useful reading from time to time.
3. What questions would you
ask a meteorologist?
1)
Is it hard to be a meteorologist?
2)
Why did you decide to become a meteorologist?
3)
What do you do to forecast weather?
4)
Do you think that observing nature can help you to forecast weather?
5)
What is your favorite kind of weather?
4. What can you advise a
person who is weather dependent?
In
my view a person's life depends to a certain degree on the weather and climate.
The agriculture, the national cuisine, the clothes we wear, the types of houses
we live in all these depend on the climate and weather. Moreover, our mood
often depends on the weather. If the weather is sunny and bright, we feel happy
and cheerful but if the weather is gloomy, a lot of people feel depressed.
Every day many people listen to weather forecasts to make up their minds on
what closes to wear and whether or not to take an umbrella with them.
I
am not weather dependent but my mother is. When the weather is changing, she
can have headaches, high blood pressure, weakness.
So,
if you are a weather dependent person, I advise you to learn the weather
forecast for the day and if it's negative for you, try to do something pleasant
and relaxing to raise your mood.
5. They say there’s no bad
weather, there are bad clothes. What do you think about it?
Englishmen say
"There is no bad weather, there are bad clothes", it means that they
like all the seasons, all kinds of weather. Every season is good in its own
way. Each person likes this or that season. It depends on his character, mood.
They say that Pushkin liked autumn very much. This season is full of colours,
freshness and light. The sky is blue, but sometimes grey clouds appear. The sun
shines but it begins to hide behind the clouds. Its rays are not so warm.
Autumn is full of vegetables and fruit, mushrooms and berries. There is nothing
like Indian summer in autumn. As for me, I like to walk on the carpet of bright
leaves listen to the songs of birds flying to warm countries, look at the
nature. It is like a fairy-tale. It fades away and nothing can be done. Soon
drizzling rains will begin and everything will be dull and sad. But still I
like autumn. Winter in Minsk is long and severe with dark nights, strong winds
and hard frosts. But sometimes you can see a quiet winter frosty day. It is
snowing. Fluffy soft snowflakes are falling to the ground making a beautiful
thick carpet. Going outdoors in such weather is pleasant. Many people go to the
forests and enjoy sledging and skiing, playing snowballs and making a snowman.
As for spring, people in Minsk wait for it and dream about it during long
winter days. It comes late but suddenly. I don't like it because my town
becomes grey. But spring is the beginning of new life. Nature awakens from its
long winter sleep. The trees begin to bud and soon tiny green leaves will
appear. Young green grass appears, fruit trees begin to blossom. Everything
looks magic covered with green carpet. Nature looks full of promise. I like
summer because we have holidays and I enjoy resting after school year. In my
opinion every season is beautiful and attractive.
References:
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Your English Exam
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– Мозырь: Белый Ветер, 2015. – 97, [3] с.
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