Part 1
1)
What is the weather like in your country?
Our weather is very unpredictable. One minute it can be lovely sunshine, the next
we’re experiencing a downpour. The UK is well-known for this.
2)
Do you like the weather in your country?
Yes and no. I get frustrated that we have so many rainy days but we do have
some glorious weather as well. When the sun comes out and there’s not a cloud in
the sky, I couldn't be happier.
3)
Is the weather the same in all parts of your country?
There are some quite marked regional differences. I live in the south-west where
it's mild but we get high precipitation. It’s drier in the east and they actually had
a drought this summer. Further north, it’s very cold in winter and they get heavy
snow.
4)
Are there any problems with the climate in your country?
We certainly seem to have experienced more violent storms and torrential rain in
recent years. This has caused serious flooding in some places. A village near where I
live had a flash flood this summer which washed away cars and a few buildings.
People say global warming is to blame.
5)
Does the weather ever affect the way you feel?
Most definitely. I feel so much more cheerful and full of energy when it’s sunny,
whatever season it is. Even a break in the weather on an overcast day lifts my
spirits.
Part 2
Describe your favourite season.
You should say:
what the season is and when it occurs
what the weather is like during this season
what your typical activities are during this season
and explain why it is your favourite season.
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That’s really difficult as I like things about every season but if I had to choose one, I
guess I’d go for spring. It covers the months of March, April and May in my country
and is actually the time of year I was born.
I spend the cold winter months looking forward to the first signs of spring as nature
comes back to life with the change of the season – things like the snowdrops poking
through the soil, colourful daffodils and crocuses, blossom on the trees, shiny new
leaves and the birds singing their hearts out as they build their nests. It’s such a lovely
time of year.
The weather gradually improves week by week, although we can still get frost right
up to the end of April and even snow, but it’s usually just sleet and turns to slush as
soon as it touches the ground. Hail storms are quite common and bright rainbows,
which we see as a promise of fine weather to come.
Whilst there’s plenty of warm sunshine in spring, a shower of rain is never far
away and the windtends to be quite chilly so you need to dress up warm to go out. I
keep a close eye on the weather forecast before making plans as to what to do.
To sum up the weather, you’d have to say that it’s changeable – a mixture of sunny
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