UNIT

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WEATHER

Competencies

You are expected to be competent in:

 Understanding about the weather around the world

 Responding the conversations in written and spoken
Objectives
Students will be able:
 To understand the conversations about the weather

 To Describe the extreme weather experiences

Indicators

 Responding the conversation about weather and seasons

 Giving advice about extreme weather

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WARMING UP

Find out the meaning then describe the weather below.

- Chilly = Dingin - Sunny = Cerah

- Foggy = Berawan - Warm = Hangat

- Humid = Lembab - Snowy = Salju

- Stormy = Badai - Dry = Kering

- Windy = Berangin

Listening Activities

Part A “What’s the weather like”

4,1. Listen. You will hear the weather forecast for next weekend. Write the
weather and temperatures

Saturday

Weather °C

Morning Cloudy 18°C

Afternoon Cloud °C

Evening Sunny °C

Night Rainy °C

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 Sunday

Weather °C

Morning Dry/Cold 10°C

Afternoon Wavy Building 23°C

Evening Warm 19°C

Night Stormy 30°C

Answer these questions

1. Is the weather forecast better for Saturday or Sunday?

Answer : The weather forecast is better in my opinion Saturday because on Saturday the
weather is good and very supportive for everyone

2. What do you think the weather will really be like next weekend?

Answer : I think the weather is good even though it is a little less good but very
supportive for every human being

3. Which day last week had the best weather? What did you do?

Answer : should I choose warm? what I do when the weather is warm yes I drink cold
water to lie down and read a book

4. Which day next week will have the best weather? What will you do?

Answer : yes Saturday because Saturday there is still sunny and rainy and it's not too
dangerous

5. What’s your favorite type of weather? Why?

Answer : I think my favorite weather is sunny because in sunny weather we can play
games, go for a walk, enjoy the fresh air and chat with friends

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Part B “Extreme Weather”

Which words and phrases in the box go with each kind of weather? Write them in the
chart.

Closed roads Floods High winds Traffic accidents

Drought Frostbite Power losses Wildfires

Typhoons Blizzards Heat Waves

High Winds Frost Bite Wild Fires

Power Losses Traffict Accidents Drought

Closed Roads

Floods

4.2. Listen. You will now hear the first part of an expert’s advice. Then answer
these questions

1. What should you do if you are outside during a thunderstorm?

If you are outdoors during a thunderstorm

a. If you are in the forest don’t stand under shorter trees

b. If you are camping in an open area, such as in a valley, ravine, or other low area,
keep in mind that tents offer no protection.
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 c. If you are in a group, spread out and avoid walking in groups.

d. If you are in a swimming pool, get up and away immediately, as lightning can
conduct energy into the water.

e. If you are riding a motorcycle, stop immediately and find a place to take cover.

4.3. Listen. You will now hear the Second part of an expert’s advice. Then answer
these questions

2. What should you do if you are inside during a thunderstorm?

If you are indoors during a thunderstorm

a. Stay away from telephones which are connected by cable. You can use a cell phone
or wireless.

b. Do not touch electrical equipment such as computers, TV or cables. You can

control it remotely. Avoid drains. Don't wash your hands, shower or wash dishes yet.

c. Stay away from windows and doors that may have small leaks around the sides to
let in light, and stay away from terraces.

d. Do not lie on a concrete floor or lean against a concrete wall.

e. Protect your pets. The dog house is not a safe haven. Dogs that are chained to trees
or attached metal objects are particularly vulnerable to lightning strikes.

Grammar

Real conditionals

Real conditional sentences describe true situation in the present or future. Use present forms
in the if- clause and present or imperative forms in the result clause.

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 If- clause Result clause
If it’s warm, I want to go for a bike ride

Result clause If- clause

I usually feel energetic If it’s cold outside

Complete the sentences. Use your own ideas.

1. If it’s warm and sunny, _________________________

2. I usually _____________________________________

3. Don’t _______________________________________

4. If there’s a snowstorm tonight, ___________________

5. ________________________________________

Vocabulary

Guess the suitable words in the right side based on the key word in the left and find out
the meaning

Key words

Autumn f____________

In a bad temper i____________

No blue sky c____________

Unhappy d____________

A big snowstorm b____________

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An Asian hurricane t____________

Not enough rain d____________

This brings lightning t_____________

Not inside o_____________

This tells you about the weather f_____________

Speaking Activities

Answer these questions then tell to your friends.

1. What’s the weather like today where you live?

2. Would you like to visit any of places which have the different weather? Where and
why?

3. Is there extreme weather where you live? What kind?

4. What kinds of weather are the most dangerous? How do you solve it?

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