| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| intermediate | climate | man | 01:55 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What seasonal changes do people in your hometown experience throughout the year? Are there four basic seasons (i.e., winter, spring, summer, and fall)? Is it one season all year around? Do you have a typhoon, hurricane, or rainy season?
- People’s moods and behaviors change depending on the season.
- Life feels more exciting when the seasons change regularly.
- Summer vacations are not as relaxing as they used to be.
- Winter weather creates more problems than benefits.
- Spring is the most unpredictable and difficult season to plan for.
- Fall brings the best balance between work and relaxation.
- Cities look more beautiful during autumn than in any other season.
- Changing seasons help people feel more connected to nature.
- Countries without four seasons miss out on important experiences.
- Seasonal changes affect our health more than we realize.
Idioms
“fair-weather friend” = someone who is only when things are going well
“He’s just a fair-weather friend, so when things become difficult, don’t expect him to be around to help you.”
“under the weather” = sick
“My mom has been a little under the weather for the past few days.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Decide on a place you would like to visit during your next vacation. Then, do some research on the area’s climate and describe the region’s seasons, including average temperatures and precipitation. Finally, explain popular activities that you could enjoy during different times of the year.