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Questions about the weather
People commonly ask about the weather by saying:
• What's it like out(side)?
• How's the weather?
• What's the weather like?
• What's the temperature?
• What's the weather forecast?
The Weather in English
In English, we usually use it is when we talk about the weather.
This is normally: It is + adjective OR It is + verb-ing
It is + adjective = A description of the weather
It is sunny today.
It's hot and humid today.
It's a nice day today.
We can also say:
It is a + adjective + day (or morning/afternoon/night)
It's a fine day.
It's a windy afternoon.
It is + verb-ing = This type of weather is happening now.
It's drizzling outside.
It's snowing.
Take an umbrella, it's raining.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. What kind of weather do you like best ? Why ?
2. What do you think of today’s weather ?
3. Which is your favorite season ? Why ?
4. Which region of your country has the best weather? What is it like
there?
5. How does the weather change your feeling ?
6. How much do you “trust” the weather forecast ? How often is it wrong ?
7. Is the weather a good topic for small talk ? If not, what topics do you
prefer?
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