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    This document provides an overview of Module 13 of a certificate course on English language skills enhancement. [1] It outlines learning outcomes related to describing climate and weather using vocabulary and speaking and writing about weather-related topics. [2] The module contains vocabulary exercises matching weather terms to definitions, sample conversations about weather, and prompts for predicting weather and discussing attitudes towards different conditions. [3] Students are asked to role play a sample dialogue about plans depending on the weather and to ask and answer questions about weather preferences.

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    Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development

    Operation (AHEAD) Project ELTA-ELSE

    Certificate Course for English Language Skills


    Enhancement

    Faculty of Humanities
    University of Kelaniya

    Module 13
    CLIMATE and WEATHER - 2
    Contents Page
    Learning Outcomes 02
    1.Vocabulary building 02
    2. Speech 03

    2.1 Talking about the weather – conversation starters 03

    2.2 Attitude to weather 03

    2.3 Predicting the weather 04

    2.4 Activity 04

    3. Writing 05

    https://www.englishhints.com/weather-vocabulary.html
    http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents/glossary.html
    https://www.excellentesl4u.com/esl-weather-conversation.html

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    Compiled by – Savitri Dias

    Learning Outcomes:
    By the end of the module you will be able to:
     Describe climate and weather using appropriate vocabulary.
     Speak confidently about climate and weather
     Write a short deception about weather

    1. Vocabulary building

    1.1 Match the words in the list with their meanings given below.
    A. Words list

    adapt, affect, consequences, climate, climate change, drought , emissions, flooding,


    fossil fuels, global, global climate, greenhouse gases, hurricanes, impact, increase,
    precipitation, reduce, region, temperature, weather

    B. Meanings

    1. major tropical storms


    2. effects of an action
    3. the current conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
    4. rain & snow
    5. an area or part of a country or of the world
    6. the average climate of the entire Earth
    7. to make needed changes to adjust to changing conditions
    8. water suddenly covering areas that are usually dry land
    9. get bigger 
    10. make smaller
    11. pattern of weather over a long period of time
    12. gases or chemicals released into the atmosphere
    13. make a difference (to something or someone)

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    14. extended dry period
    15. energy sources like petroleum, coal, and gas 
    16. relating to the whole earth
    17. a major effect
    18. a measure of how hot or cold something is
    19. gases like CO2 and methane that trap heat and contribute to global warming
    20. a significant change in the climate over time

    2. Speech

    2.1 Talking about the weather – conversation starters


    1. “Lovely day, isn’t it!”
    2. “Bit nippy today.”
    3. “What strange weather we’re having!”
    4. “It doesn’t look like it’s going to stop raining today.”
    5. “Bit cold today”

    2.2 Attitude to weather


    Although people like to complain about bad weather, they generally “put a brave face on it”.
    If someone complains about too much rain, you might hear:

    1. “Never mind – it’s good for the garden.”

    If someone complains about too much sun shine, you might hear:

    2. “Is it good – We can dry our clothes”

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    2.3 Predicting the weather
    When we’re talking about the weather, we often make predictions. Remember to use a range of
    forms – not just the “will” or “going to” form:

    1. “I think it’ll clear up later.”


    3. “It’s going to rain by the looks of it.”
    4. “We’re in for frost tonight.”
    5. “They’re expecting snow in the north.”
    6. “I hear that showers are coming our way.”
    7. “It’s going to be a prolonged rain”
    8.  “We’re expecting blustery wind tomorrow”
    9. “I think we will face a drought very soon”
    10. “They’re expecting  blizzard tomorrow morning”
    11. “It’s going to rain in the evening”

    2.4 Activity
    1.  Amale and Janitha are talking about the weather. Fill in the blanks using the words given
    below.

    sunny, outside, chilly, clear, overcast, corner, sun, warm, rain, great

    Janitha: Hi, do you want to go and get some lunch?

    Amale: Yes that would be (1) ____________.

    Janitha: I want to try the new café on the (2) ____________ of the Samagi Mawatha.

    Amale: Are you sure, it’s very small and we may have to sit (3)_____________.

    Janitha: Yes that’s why I want to go. It’s (4) ___________ now and the weather might not given

    below change quickly.

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    Amale: It looks as if it might (5)__________ . There has been some drizzle this morning.

    Janitha: No, the sky is (6) _________ and you can see the sun. That will make it (7)

    __________.

    Amale: But there’s a gusty wind that makes it a bit (8) _____________.

    Janetha: It’s been (9) _____________ for weeks. I want to sit in the (10)_________ for a bit.

    Amale: Ok, but if it starts to rain we have to go inside, alright.

    2. Now act out the dialogue.

    3. Ask the following questions from a friend and get the answers. She/he will ask you another

    set of questions..

    Question set A

    1. What is your favourite type of weather?


    2. What was the weather like yesterday?
    3. What type of weather is most fun?
    4. When was the last time it rained?

    Question set B

    1. What type of weather do you not like?


    2. What do you think the weather next week will be like?
    3. Do you like going outside when the weather is bad?
    4. Are meteorologists good at forecasting the weather?

    3. Writing
    1. Describe your favourite type of weather and provide reasons for it.
    2. Describe the weather in the country you love to live.

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