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Hello, English learners.
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Welcome back to EnglishPod.
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My name is Marco.
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And I'm Erika.
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And today we are going to be talking about the weather.
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That's right.
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And you know, Marco, this is a really, really useful and important topic in English, isn't it?
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Exactly.
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Because if you ever travel abroad, you always want to know about the weather, right?
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That's right.
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And Anglo people, English people, all they ever do is talk about the weather.
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Well, it's an important topic.
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You want to know what clothes to wear or if you should take an umbrella.
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Or even when you're making small talk with people.
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Exactly.
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So, we are going to be taking a look at the weather in the United States.
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But before we get started with the dialogue, let's take a look at vocabulary preview.
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Vocabulary preview.
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Okay, so we have two words we're going to hear in the dialogue.
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Now, the first one is forecast.
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Forecast.
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Weather forecast.
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or what we see on the television, the weather forecast.
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Right, it's like the prediction of the weather.
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Okay, so forecast, can I only use it in the weather?
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No, of course you can use it in many other different situations, like in business for example, forecast sales.
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Okay, so the prediction of sales.
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Very good.
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And we have one more word on vocabulary preview, a shower.
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A shower.
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Shower.
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Shower.
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So when it rains for a short time and it's not too heavy, that's a shower.
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Okay, very good.
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So it's very similar to a shower at home.
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Right.
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Like a little bit of water.
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And it doesn't last too long.
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Okay, very good.
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So why don't we listen to our dialogue now?
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We are going to be listening to the weatherman as he describes the weather in Utah.
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And now, let's go to Kenny Williams for today's weather forecast.
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Thank you, Bill, and good morning, Salt Lake City.
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What's the weather looking like today, Kenny?
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Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag in Utah today.
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We've got heavy cloud cover here in northern Utah, and we're calling for scattered showers throughout the day with a daytime high of 45 degrees.
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Now, if we move down to the south of the state, we can see that a cold front is moving in.
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We can expect clear skies, but it will be quite cold with temperatures hovering around the 30 -degree mark.
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It's a chilly day, folks, so don't forget your coats.
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What about tomorrow, Kenny?
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Do you have good news for us?
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Well, it'll be a rainy day for northern Utah.
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We can expect some isolated downpours in the morning.
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Winds will be coming in from the northeast, with gusts reaching 23 miles per hour.
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Salt Lake City can expect the rain to turn to sleet in the evening.
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Things are looking a bit better for the south.
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We'll see cloudy skies with a chance of showers.
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Later in the day, we can expect partly cloudy skies with a forecast high of 38 degrees.
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You heard it, folks.
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It's going to be a cold one.
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That's right, Bill.
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We'll have more later on today on the 6 o 'clock news.
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That's the weather forecast for this morning.
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All right, so we listened to the weather forecast, and it doesn't seem like nice weather in Utah, huh?
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No, it certainly doesn't.
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I don't think that I'd really like to live there.
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Well, maybe it's winter or something like that.
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Well, I guess, yeah, maybe it's good for skiing.
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Okay, so now I think it's time for us to take a look at some of those maybe difficult words
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that we may have listened to in this dialogue in Language Takeaway.
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Language takeaway.
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All right, here we're going to look at some words and phrases that you can use to describe the weather.
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Now, the first one, we heard in the weather forecast that they were calling for scattered showers.
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Scattered showers.
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Scatter.
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Scattered.
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If something is scattered.
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It's sort of like it's a little bit of that thing everywhere.
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Okay.
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So, and we already talked about what showers were.
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Right.
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So shower is a small amount of rain.
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Okay, very good.
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To better understand when something is scattered, imagine that we are in a playground and the children are playing in the playground.
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Okay.
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So the children are scattered everywhere.
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Some of them are playing on the swing.
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Some of them are playing on the grass or in the sandbox.
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So children, a little bit of children in every different spot.
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So if we think that the city is a playground,
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maybe in one part of the city there's a little bit of rain but not in the other part.
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Exactly.
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That's a scattered shower.
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Very good.
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Moving on to our second word, we have hovering.
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Hovering.
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Temperatures hovering around the 30 degree mark.
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The temperature is hovering around.
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Okay, so when I say the temperatures are hovering...
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You mean it's approximately.
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Okay, so they can move up and down.
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So maybe it'll be a little bit warmer than 30 degrees or a little bit colder.
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Yes.
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So if you think of hovering as floating.
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Okay, very good.
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So why don't we listen to some more examples of how we could use hovering in different situations.
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Example 1.
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Unemployment rates are hovering around the 10 % mark despite the government's attempts to stimulate the economy.
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Example 2.
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The waiters kept hovering around us all night.
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It was really annoying.
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Example 3.
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The company's margin this year is hovering around the 40 % mark.
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Okay, so pretty clear.
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Hovering is sort of floating around one area.
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Very good.
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Now let's move on to the next part.
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We saw that we're gonna have isolated downpours.
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Isolated downpours.
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Isolated downpours.
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Okay, let's break this one down.
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Let's start with downpour.
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A downpour is when you have a lot of rain, very strong rain.
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That's right.
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For maybe a short amount of time, it's really raining heavily.
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Right.
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So that's what a downpour is.
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And if we take a look at the first word, isolated.
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So in one small area.
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Okay, confined it to a specific area.
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That's right.
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Okay, so we have an isolated downpour.
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It'll be raining in one specific area.
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And you hear this a lot with weather language.
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You hear isolated showers, isolated snowstorms.
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Exactly.
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So it'll be in a specific area only.
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All right, so along with these showers and rain.
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We also talked about wind and we heard that we will have gusts reaching 23 miles per hour.
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So we're going to have gusts reaching 23 miles per hour.
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Gusts of wind.
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Okay, so can you explain to our listeners what gusts are?
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Okay, so a gust is a sudden increase in the amount of wind.
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Okay, so maybe we'll have normal wind and all of a sudden it will get really windy.
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That's right, for a short amount of time.
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Okay, that's a gust.
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G -U -S -T, gust.
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Gust of wind.
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And for our final word on language takeaway today, we're going to have sleet.
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Sleet?
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Sleet.
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All right, sleet is a terrible kind of weather.
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It's sort of a mixture between snow and rain.
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So sleet is kind of this strange mix between ice and rain and snow.
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So just imagine, it's not completely ice, so it's not solid.
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but it's not water, right?
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It's not rain.
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And it's not snow either.
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No, it's in the middle.
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Okay.
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All right, so sleet.
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But what you really need to know is that it's terrible.
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All right, so that's all the words we have today for language takeaway.
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Let's move on now to Fluency Builder.
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Fluency Builder.
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All right, in Fluency Builder today, we're going to look at three phrases that are really common when you're talking about the weather.
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Now, we heard in the dialogue that there was a cold front moving in.
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A cold front moving in.
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A cold front is moving in.
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Okay, so a cold front.
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Imagine a wall of cold air, and it comes towards a place, and then it changes the pressure in the atmosphere.
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Okay, so a very sudden amount of cold air that comes into a place.
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Right.
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So we say a cold front is moving in.
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So we always think of these cold fronts or warm fronts as moving.
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So you can either say they're moving in or you can say a cold front is coming in.
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Okay, very good.
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And okay, we have a cold front that's moving in
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and we're going to have winds that will be coming in from the northeast.
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Okay, winds coming in from.
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Okay, winds coming in from.
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So when I say it's coming in from.
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You're talking about its origin, where it starts.
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Okay, so if I change the noun and I say, and I don't say wins anymore, but maybe I'll say my friends.
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My friends are coming in from?
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Chicago.
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Chicago.
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So they are arriving from Chicago.
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Exactly.
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What else can I say?
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Or you can also say the kids are coming in from outside.
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Okay, so where they were before.
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Very good.
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So coming in from, you can change the noun a little bit and you can form these new sentences.
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Great.
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Now, our final phrase, we heard the announcer say, it's going to be a cold one.
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It's going to be a cold one.
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It's going to be a cold one.
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So, I have this phrase, it's going to be a cold one.
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What do I mean by a cold one?
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Okay, so the one represents the event, so the day, right?
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Okay, so it's going to be a cold day.
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Yes.
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Okay.
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Now, we can obviously change the adjective, right?
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So, it's going to be a hot one, it's going to be a long one, it's going to be a long day.
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All right.
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But the one can mean anything.
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Okay, so it can be a day, it can be an event.
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A meeting, a project.
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So for example, if we're going to a meeting, I might say, Hey Marco, this is going to be a hard one.
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Okay, so the one represents the meeting.
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That's right.
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This is going to be a hard meeting.
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All right, I think this is a very good phrase and it's very commonly used.
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So why don't we listen to some more examples of how we can use
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It's going to be a something one.
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Example 1 Temperatures are forecasted to hit 37 degrees today.
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It's going to be a hot one folks.
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Example 2 It's only 8am and I've got 100 emails already.
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It's going to be a long one today.
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Example 3 I haven't studied at all for the exam.
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It's going to be a tough one.
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Okay, so some great examples, and I think it's time for us to listen to this dialogue again.
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And now we can understand all these words and phrases that we've just talked about.
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And now, let's go to Kenny Williams for today's weather forecast.
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Thank you, Bill, and good morning, Salt Lake City.
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What's the weather looking like today, Kenny?
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Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag in Utah today.
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We've got heavy cloud cover here in northern Utah, and we're calling for scattered showers throughout the day.
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With a daytime high of 45 degrees.
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Now, if we move down to the south of the state, we can see that a cold front is moving in.
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We can expect clear skies, but it will be quite cold with temperatures hovering around the 30 degree mark.
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It's a chilly day, folks, so don't forget your coats.
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What about tomorrow, Kenny?
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Do you have good news for us?
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Well, it'll be a rainy day for northern Utah.
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We can expect some isolated downpours in the morning.
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Winds will be coming in from the northeast, with gusts reaching 23 miles per hour.
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Salt Lake City can expect the rain to turn to sleet in the evening.
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Things are looking a bit better for the south.
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We'll see cloudy skies with a chance of showers.
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Later in the day, we can expect partly cloudy skies with a forecast high of 38 degrees.
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You heard it, folks.
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It's going to be a cold one.
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That's right, Bill.
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We'll have more later on today on the 6 o 'clock news.
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That's the weather forecast for this morning.
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Okay, so we know that in English -speaking countries, the weather is always, always, always a great subject of conversation for small talk, right?
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Exactly.
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If you ever want to talk to somebody or start a conversation, the weather is always the number one topic.
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Yep.
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And we actually have a phrase in this dialogue that would be great for starting a conversation.
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Like, for example, imagine if you lived here in Utah and you were, you know, wanting to start a conversation with someone.
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You could say, it sure is a cold one today, isn't it?
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Exactly.
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That's a great way of starting a conversation.
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And English -speaking people love to talk about the weather, as you say.
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That's right.
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So, guys, if you have any questions about weather vocabulary or if you want to practice talking about the weather.
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And also, if you have any stories about crazy weather maybe in the countries you're from, let us know.
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Weather, understanding the world around us.
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Weather is an important part of our daily lives.
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It affects what we wear, where we go, and even how we feel.
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Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
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It includes things like temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation.
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The weather can change from day to day, and sometimes even from hour to hour.
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Some days are sunny and warm, while others are cold and rainy.
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Understanding the weather helps us prepare for our daily activities and stay safe.
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One of the most important parts of weather is temperature.
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Temperature tells us how hot or cold the air is.
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It is measured in degrees, either in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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When the temperature is high, we experience hot weather, and when it is low, the weather is cold.
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In summer, temperatures can rise very high, making people feel warm and sometimes uncomfortable.
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In winter, temperatures drop and it can become very cold.
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In some places, winter temperatures go below freezing, causing snow and ice to form.
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Wind is another important part of the weather.
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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another.
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It can be gentle, like a light breeze, or strong, like a powerful storm.
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Wind helps to cool us down on hot days, but it can also cause damage during storms.
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The speed and direction of the wind are important in predicting the weather.
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Strong winds can bring changes in temperature and even cause storms storms.
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In some parts of the world, people experience hurricanes and tornadoes, which are very strong windstorms that can destroy homes and trees.
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Humidity is also a key part of the weather.
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Humidity is the amount of moisture, or water vapor, in the air.
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When humidity is high, the air feels heavy and sticky.
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This is common in tropical areas, where the air holds a lot of moisture.
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High humidity can make hot days feel even hotter, making people sweat more.
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On the other hand, when humidity is low, the air feels dry.
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This often happens in desserts, where there is very little moisture in the air.
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Dry air can make our skin feel rough and cause breathing problems for some people.
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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky.
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It includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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Rain is the most common type of precipitation.
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It helps plants grow and fills rivers and lakes with water.
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Light rain can be refreshing, but heavy rain can cause floods, making it dangerous for people and animals.
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Snow falls when the air is very cold.
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It covers the ground in a white blanket and is fun for winter activities like skiing and building snowmen.
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Sleet and hail are other types of precipitation.
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Sleet is a mix of rain and snow, while hail is made of small balls of ice that can fall during strong storms.
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Weather is always changing because of the way air moves around the earth.
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The sun plays a big role in weather patterns.
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It heats the Earth's surface, causing warm air to rise and cooler air to move in.
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This movement of air creates different weather conditions in different parts of the world.
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For example, places near the equator, where the sun is strongest, are usually hot all year round.
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In contrast, places near the North and South Poles are cold because they receive less direct sunlight.
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Different seasons bring different types of weather.
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In many parts of the world, there are four seasons, spring, summer, autumn, fall, and winter.
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Each season has its own weather patterns.
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Spring is often mild, with flowers blooming and trees growing new leaves.
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Summer is the hottest season, with long, sunny days.
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Autumn is cooler, and the leaves on trees change color and fall to the ground.
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Winter is the coldest season, with snow and ice in many places.
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However, not all places have four seasons.
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Some countries, especially near the equator, have only two seasons, a wet season and a dry season.
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Understanding the weather helps people make better decisions.
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Farmers need to know about the weather to plant and harvest their crops at the right time.
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Travelers check the weather before planning trips to avoid bad conditions.
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People who work outside, like construction workers and fishermen, need to know if it will be too hot, too cold, or rainy.
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Even simple things like choosing what clothes to wear each day depend on the weather.
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Weather is a fascinating subject because it affects every part of our lives.
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It can be beautiful, like a clear blue sky or a peaceful snowfall.
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But it can also be dangerous.
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Like a powerful storm or a heat wave, scientists study the weather to help us understand it better and to predict what will happen next.
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In the next part, we will explore how scientists study the weather and the tools they use to make forecasts.
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Weather is not only something we experience every day, but it is also something scientists study carefully.
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Weather changes all the time, and scientists try to predict what will happen next.
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This helps people prepare for different weather conditions and stay safe.
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The study of weather is called meteorology, and the scientists who study it are called meteorologists.
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Meteorologists use many tools to measure and predict the weather.
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One important tool is the thermometer, which measures temperature.
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It tells us how hot or cold the air is.
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Another tool is the barometer, which measures air pressure.
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Changes in air pressure help scientists predict if the weather will be sunny, rainy, or stormy.
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A high air pressure usually means good weather, while a low air pressure can mean rain or storms are coming.
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Anemometers are tools that measure wind speed, and wind vanes show the direction the wind is blowing.
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These tools help scientists understand how the wind moves and how it affects the weather.
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Rain gauges measure how much rain has fallen, and hygrometers measure humidity or the amount of moisture in the air.
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All of these tools help meteorologists collect information to make weather forecasts.
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One of the most important tools in modern weather forecasting is the satellite.
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Satellites orbit the Earth and take pictures of clouds, storms, and other weather patterns.
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These images help scientists track hurricanes, typhoons, and other major weather events.
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Satellites also help predict changes in climate over long periods.
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Weather forecasting is not always perfect because the atmosphere is very complex.
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However, with modern technology, meteorologists can make very good predictions.
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People rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily activities.
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Farmers need to know if it will rain or if there will be a drought.
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Airplane pilots check the weather to avoid storms.
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People listen to weather reports to decide if they should carry an umbrella, wear warm clothes, or prepare for a hurricane.
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Severe weather can be dangerous, and it is important to be prepared.
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Thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
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Lightning can strike trees, houses, and even people.
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So it is important to stay indoors during a thunderstorm.
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Tornadoes are very strong winds that form a spinning column of air.
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They can destroy buildings and cars in just a few minutes.
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People who live in areas where tornadoes happen often have special shelters to stay safe.
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Hurricanes and typhoons are very large storms that form over warm ocean water.
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These storms bring heavy rain and very strong winds that can cause flooding and damage buildings.
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People living near the coast often have to evacuate or leave their homes when a hurricane is coming.
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Snowstorms or blizzards happen in very cold places.
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They bring heavy snowfall and strong winds, making it hard to see and travel.
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Ice can also make roads very slippery and dangerous.
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Climate is different from weather.
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Weather changes from day to day, but climate is the general weather pattern in a place over a long period.
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Some places have a hot and dry climate, like deserts.
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Others have a cold climate, like the Arctic.
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Some places have a tropical climate, with warm temperatures and a lot of rain all year round.
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Climate change is a big concern today because temperatures are rising in many parts of the world.
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This can lead to stronger storms, melting ice in polar regions, and rising sea levels.
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Weather is an important part of life on Earth.
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It affects everything from what we wear to how we grow food.
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Scientists study the weather to help us understand it better and prepare for changes.
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By paying attention to weather forecasts, we can make smart choices and stay safe.
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In the next part, we will explore how different weather conditions affect people and the environment.
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Weather has a big impact on how people live their daily lives.
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It affects what they wear, what they eat, and even the kinds of houses they build.
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In very cold places, people wear thick coats, gloves, and hats to stay warm.
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In hot and sunny places, people wear light clothes and use sunscreen to protect their skin.
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Some cultures have special ways of dressing because of their climate.
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For example, in desert regions, people often wear long, loose clothing to protect themselves from the sun and keep cool.
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Weather also affects the types of food that people eat.
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In cold places, people often eat hot and heavy meals to keep their bodies warm.
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In tropical areas, where it is warm all year, people eat lighter meals with a lot of fruits and vegetables.
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Some foods grow better in certain types of weather.
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For example, reese grows in warm and wet climates, while wheat grows better in cooler places.
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Farmers must pay attention to the weather to make sure their crops grow well.
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If there is too much rain or not enough water, crops can be damaged and people may not have enough food.
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The way houses are built also depends on the weather.
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In cold places, houses have thick walls and small windows to keep the heat inside.
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Some houses even have fireplaces or heating systems to stay warm.
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In hot places, houses are often built with large windows to let in fresh air.
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Some houses in warm climates have flat roofs so people can sleep outside when it is too hot inside.
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In places where it rains a lot, houses are built on stilts to prevent flooding.
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People have adapted their homes to survive in different weather conditions.
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Transportation is another part of life that is affected by weather.
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Rain, snow, and storms can make travel difficult.
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Heavy snow can block roads and make it dangerous to drive.
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Ice makes roads slippery, causing accidents.
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In very hot weather, car engines can overheat, and train tracks can expand, causing delays.
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Airplanes also depend on good weather.
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If there is a storm, strong winds, or thick fog, flights can be delayed or canceled.
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People have to check weather reports before traveling to make sure they stay safe.
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People also plan their activities based on the weather.
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In warm and sunny weather, people enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and playing sports.
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In cold weather, people might go skiing, ice skating, or stay indoors with a warm drink.
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Many festivals and events are planned around good weather.
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For example, people celebrate summer festivals when the weather is nice.
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Farmers hold harvest festivals in autumn when they collect their crops.
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However, bad weather can cancel events and change plans.
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A picnic can be ruined by sudden rain, and a snowstorm can stop people from going outside.
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Severe weather can sometimes cause disasters.
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Heavy rain can lead to floods, which damage homes and roads.
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Strong winds from hurricanes and tornadoes can destroy buildings and trees.
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Wildfires can start in very dry and hot weather, burning forests and houses.
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Droughts happen when there is not enough rain for a long time, causing water shortages.
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People must prepare for these kinds of weather emergencies.
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Many communities have warning systems to alert people before a storm or a flood happens.
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Governments help people stay safe by providing shelters, emergency supplies, and weather updates.
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Weather is a powerful force that affects everyone.
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It shapes how people live, what they eat, and how they move from place to place.
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It can bring joy with sunny days and fun activities.
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But it can also bring danger with storms and extreme conditions.
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In the next part, we will explore how technology helps us understand and prepare for different kinds of weather.
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Technology has helped people understand and predict the weather more accurately.
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In the past, people relied on their senses and natural signs to guess what the weather would be like.
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They watched the sky, observed animal behavior, and used traditional knowledge passed down through generations.
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For example, people believed that red skies in the evening meant good weather the next day, while red skies in the morning warned of a storm.
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While some of these methods were useful, they were not always reliable.
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Today, modern technology allows scientists to study the weather in a more advanced way.
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One of the most important tools for understanding the weather is the satellite.
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Weather satellites orbit the Earth and take pictures of clouds, storms, and temperature changes.
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These images help meteorologists, or weather scientists, predict storms, hurricanes, and other weather patterns.
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Satellites also provide information about global weather changes, such as rising temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic.
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This helps scientists understand climate change and how it affects the planet.
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Weather stations are also important for collecting data.
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These stations are placed in different locations, from cities to mountains to oceans.
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They measure temperature, humidity, wind speed, and air pressure.
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This information is sent to weather centers, where experts analyze the data and create weather forecasts podcasts.
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Some weather stations are even placed in remote areas,
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like the desert, or deep in the ocean to gather more information about how weather works in different environments.
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Another powerful tool is the weather radar.
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This device uses radio waves to detect rain, snow, and storms.
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It helps scientists track how fast a storm is moving and how much rain rain or snow will fall.
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This is very helpful for warning people about heavy storms, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
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Thanks to radar technology, many lives have been saved because people have time to prepare before severe weather strikes.
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Supercomputers also play a big role in predicting the weather.
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These computers process large amounts of weather data quickly and create models of how the weather will change.
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They consider different factors like air pressure, wind direction, and ocean currents to predict future weather conditions.
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Although weather forecasts are not always 100 % correct, they are much more accurate than they were in the past.
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Scientists are constantly improving weather models to make predictions even better.
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Weather apps and websites allow people to check the weather anytime.
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Before going outside, people can look at their phones or computers to see if they need an umbrella or a warm jacket.
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Farmers use weather forecasts to decide when to plant or harvest their crops.
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Travelers check the weather before planning a trip.
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Airlines use weather data to ensure safe flights.
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Weather forecasts are a part of everyday life.
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Helping people make decisions and stay safe.
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Climate change is another important topic related to weather.
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Over the years, scientists have noticed that global temperatures are rising.
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This is causing changes in weather patterns.
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Some places are experiencing stronger storms, while others are facing longer droughts.
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The melting of ice in the Arctic is causing sea levels to rise, which can lead to flooding in coastal cities.
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Scientists study these changes to understand how human activities, like burning fossil fuels, affect the climate.
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Many people and governments are working to reduce pollution and protect the environment to slow down climate change.
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People also use technology to protect themselves from extreme weather.
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In areas where hurricanes are common, buildings are designed to withstand strong winds.
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In places with heavy snowfall, roads have heating systems to melt the ice and prevent accidents.
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Early warning systems give people time to evacuate before a disaster happens.
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Emergency shelters and rescue teams are ready to help people affected by severe weather.
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These advancements have saved many lives and continue to improve as technology advances.
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In conclusion, weather is a powerful and ever -changing force that affects everyone on Earth.
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It shapes our daily activities, the way we build our homes, and even the food we eat.
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Technology has made it easier to predict and understand the weather, helping people prepare for different conditions.
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However, with climate change affecting global weather patterns, it is important for people to take care of the planet and work together to reduce pollution.
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Weather will always be a part of life, and learning more about it helps us stay safe and make better decisions.
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The EnglishPod Audio Review Listen to the meaning, then say the vocabulary word.
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Something that is spread all over an area.
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Scattered Small balls of ice that fall from the sky
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Hail Small drops of water that float in the air
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Fog A very strong snowstorm
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Blizzard Light rain Drizzle Drizzle To enter or arrive from somewhere
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Come in from A statement of what will happen in the future
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Forecast Describes when air is not clear because of fog or smog Hazy Stay near a certain level or place.
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Hover around.
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A collection of different kinds of things.
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Mixed bag.
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The amount of sky that is covered with clouds.
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Saying that some type of weather will happen.
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Call for Rainfall in a short time
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Shower Leading edge of a cooler and drier mass of air
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Cold front Very cold
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Chilly Limited to one area
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Isolated Strong sudden rainstorm Downpour Strong sudden increase in wind speed
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Gust A mix of rain and snow Sleet Having some clouds and some sun
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Partly cloudy skies.
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Let's try that faster.
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Strong sudden rainstorm.
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Downpour.
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Something that is spread all over an area.
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Scattered.
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Leading edge of a cooler and drier mass of air.
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Cold front.
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Stay near a certain level or place.
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Hover around.
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A mix of rain and snow.
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Sleet.
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Very cold.
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Chilly.
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The amount of sky that is covered with clouds.
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Light rain Drizzle A very strong snowstorm
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Blizzard Rainfall in a short time
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Shower A collection of different kinds of things
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Mixed bag A statement of what will happen in the future Forecast.
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Strong sudden increase in wind speed.
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Gust.
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Small balls of ice that fall from the sky.
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Hail.
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To enter or arrive from somewhere.
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Come in from.
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Having some clouds and some sun.
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Partly cloudy skies.
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Small drops of water that floats in the air.
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Describes when air is not clear because of fog or smog.
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Limited to one area.
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Saying that some type of weather will happen.
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Call for Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.
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Scattered The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached.
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Scattered Scattered Your room is a mess.
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There is trash scattered everywhere.
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Scattered.
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I accidentally knocked over the plant and scattered dirt all over the floor.
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Downpour.
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I forgot my umbrella at home today and a downpour just hit.
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The weather here is terrible.
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You have downpours almost every day.
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Downpour A massive downpour hit us Monday night,
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with 150 millimeters of rain falling in less than three hours.
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Come in from I have a friend that is coming in from Brazil this weekend.
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Come in from England has many migrant workers coming in from all over the world
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Come in from Mike is coming in tonight from his trip to Finland Forecast
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The president's forecast of the economy is very optimistic.
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Forecast Based on our forecast of inflation,
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we made a small price increase to our products.
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Forecast The weatherman's forecast is always wrong.
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Hover around The temperature will hover around zero degrees all week.
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Hover around I wish he would stop hovering around me and just go away.
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Hover around.
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The company's margin this year is hovering around the 40 % mark.
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Thank you for listening.
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We hope you enjoyed this episode and learned something new.
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See you next time.
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คำศัพท์และข้อสังเกตด้านการพูดสำหรับบทเรียนนี้
คำที่ถูกพูดซ้ำบ่อยที่สุด: weather, cold, rain, wind, forecast วิดีโอนี้มี 552 ประโยค และ 5595 คำ สำหรับฝึกพูดตาม ช่วงที่มีเสียงพูดยาว 39:53 ผู้พูดพูดด้วยความเร็วสม่ำเสมอ ประมาณ 140 คำต่อนาที เหมาะกับการฝึกพูดตาม 84% ของคำอยู่ใน 3,000 คำที่ใช้บ่อยที่สุดในภาษาอังกฤษ ส่วนที่เหลือควรดูไว้ก่อนเริ่มฝึก
คำศัพท์สำคัญในวิดีโอนี้
คำที่ควรเรียนรู้ 15 คำจากวิดีโอ พร้อมคำอ่านและความหมาย:
| คำศัพท์ | คำอ่าน | ความหมาย |
|---|---|---|
| forecast คำนาม | /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ | การพยากรณ์ |
| predict คำกริยา | /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ | ทำนาย |
| hurricane คำนาม | /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ | เฮอริเคน |
| cloud คำนาม | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | เมฆ |
| sudden คำคุณศัพท์ | /ˈsʌd.ən/ | กะทันหัน |
| humidity คำนาม | /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ | ความชื้น |
| phrase คำนาม | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | วลี, ประโยค |
| dialogue คำนาม | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | การสนทนา, บทพูด |
| flood คำนาม | /flʌd/ | อุทกภัย, น้ำท่วม |
| satellite คำนาม | /ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/ | บริวาร |
| sunny คำคุณศัพท์ | /ˈsʌni/ | แดดร้อน |
| cloudy คำคุณศัพท์ | /ˈklaʊ̯diː/ | มีเมฆ |
| crop คำนาม | /kɹɑp/ | พืชไร่ |
| farmer คำนาม | /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ | กสิกร, เกษตรกร |
| hail คำนาม | /heɪl/ | เห็บ |
ประโยคที่ควรฝึกพูดซ้ำ
ประโยคสั้น ๆ ที่สมบูรณ์จากวิดีโอ ซึ่งนำไปใช้ในบทสนทนาประจำวันได้:
- Do you have good news for us?
- My friends are coming in from?
- What else can I say?
- What do I mean by a cold one?
- You could say, it sure is a cold one today, isn't it?
ไวยากรณ์ในวิดีโอนี้
โครงสร้างที่ผู้พูดใช้บ่อยที่สุด พร้อมคำพูดจริงจากวิดีโอ:
| โครงสร้าง | ในวิดีโอ |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + กริยาช่อง 3 — เหตุการณ์ในอดีตที่ยังเกี่ยวข้องกับปัจจุบัน | have isolated · haven't studied · we've just talked |
| Passive voice be + กริยาช่อง 3 — เน้นสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้น ไม่ใช่ผู้กระทำ | is scattered · are scattered · are forecasted |
| Relative clauses who / which + อนุประโยค — ข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับคนหรือสิ่งของ | tornadoes, which are · People who work · People who live |
| ขั้นสุด the -est / the most … — มากที่สุดหรือน้อยที่สุดในกลุ่ม | the most important · the most common · the hottest |
การออกเสียงที่ควรระวัง
ผู้พูดใช้รูปย่อและรูปลดเสียง 47 ครั้ง เช่น we're, don't, it'll ให้พูดแบบสั้นตามที่ได้ยิน
- เสียง “th”: thick /θɪk/, northeast /noːˈθɪjst/, clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, breathe /bɹiːð/, gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
- เสียง “sh” และ “zh”: prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/, precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/, shelter /ˈʃɛltə/, pollution /pəˈluʃən/, contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/
- คำยาว — ลงเสียงหนักให้ถูกพยางค์: humidity /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/, evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
เสียงที่คนไทยมักออกเสียงยาก:
- เสียงท้ายคำ — ออกเสียงให้ครบ ไม่เปลี่ยนเป็นตัวสะกดแบบไทย: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, hail /heɪl/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, tropical /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/, meal /ˈmiːl/
- /v/ — ไม่ใช่ /w/ ให้ฟันบนแตะริมฝีปากล่าง: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, harvest /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/, preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/, evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
- /z/ — เสียงก้อง ไม่ใช่ /s/: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, desert /ˈdɛz.ɚt/, indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/, blizzard /ˈblɪz.ɚd/, disaster /dɪˈzɑːs.təː/
วิธีฝึกกับวิดีโอนี้
- ฟังวิดีโอให้จบหนึ่งรอบโดยยังไม่ต้องพูด แล้วจดคำที่ยังไม่รู้จัก
- พูดตามทีละประโยคด้วยความเร็วปกติ ทำซ้ำแต่ละประโยคจนจังหวะของคุณตรงกับผู้พูด
- อัดเสียงตัวเองแล้วเทียบกับต้นฉบับ โดยสังเกตคำอย่าง forecast, predict, hurricane เป็นพิเศษ
เทคนิค Shadowing คืออะไร?
Shadowing เป็นเทคนิคการเรียนรู้ภาษาที่ได้รับการรับรองทางวิทยาศาสตร์ พัฒนาขึ้นสำหรับการฝึกนักแปลมืออาชีพ วิธีการนี้เรียบง่ายแต่ทรงพลัง: คุณฟังเสียงภาษาอังกฤษจากเจ้าของภาษาและพูดตามทันที — เหมือนเงาที่ตามผู้พูดด้วยช่วงเวลาห่าง 1-2 วินาที การวิจัยแสดงว่าเทคนิคนี้ปรับปรุงความแม่นยำในการออกเสียง ทำนองเสียง จังหวะ การเชื่อมเสียง การฟังเข้าใจ และความคล่องแคล่วในการพูดได้อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ