APIEIELTS Speaking: Weather and seasons
Weather and seasons
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How to use this lesson
For the teacher: Run this 20-minute lesson step by step in class. Check learner responses using the automatic AI scoring for each speaking task.
For the learner: First, review the words and patterns in Module 1. Next, record your speaking answers in Module 2 and check the model answers.
Part A: Words Review
Let us practice the weather words from this unit.
1. When water falls from the sky, it is ___.
2. You hold an ___ over your head when it rains.
3. There are many gray things in the sky. It is ___.
4. The air moves fast and blows your hair. It is ___.
5. When it is very cold in winter, soft white ___ falls.
Part B: Words that Go Together
Match each phrase to its plain meaning.
Part C: Useful Sentence Patterns
Look at these three easy sentence ways to talk about the weather.
Pattern 1: It is ... today.
Example: It is sunny today.
Why this works: Use this to tell someone the weather right now.
Pattern 2: I am wearing ...
Example: I am wearing a coat today.
Why this works: Use this to talk about your clothes right now.
Pattern 3: I like ... because ...
Example: I like warm weather because I can go out.
Why this works: Use this to tell someone what you like and why.
Question 1
What is the weather like today?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, it is sunny today. It is quite warm. I feel good, so I want to go outside now."
- Well, it is sunny today.: A friendly way to start and say today's weather.
- I feel good: A simple way to say you are happy.
- go outside: Leave your house to walk or play.
Question 2
What is your favourite season?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I love autumn. The air is nice and cool. I can take a walk with my friends every day."
- Well, I love autumn.: Say your favorite time of year clearly.
- nice and cool: Not hot and not too cold.
- take a walk: Walk outdoors for fun.
Question 3
Do you like hot weather?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"No, not really. It is too hot for me. I just stay at home and drink cold water."
- No, not really.: A polite way to say no.
- too hot: More heat than you like.
- stay at home: Remain inside your house.
Question 4
What do you wear when it is cold?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I put on a warm jacket. I also wear boots. They keep me warm outside."
- Well, I put on: Start talking about clothes you dress in.
- I also wear: Add another piece of clothing.
- keep me warm: Stop your body from getting cold.
Question 5
What do you do when it rains?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I stay inside. I like to watch a movie or read. It is nice and quiet."
- Well, I stay inside.: Say that you do not go out.
- watch a movie: Enjoy a film on TV.
- It is nice: It feels pleasant and cozy.
Question 6
Is it cold in your city in winter?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Yes, it is. It gets very cold in December. There is no snow, but the wind is cold."
- Yes, it is.: A quick, natural spoken agreement.
- very cold: Low temperature.
- There is no snow: Snow does not fall.
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