Lesson 17: Weather

What does it mean to be below freezing?

• Exactly zero degrees Celsius

• At zero degrees Celsius

• Above zero degrees Celsius

• Below zero degrees Celsius

What does it mean to be bitterly cold?

• Extremely cold and unbearable

• Very cold and unpleasant

• Mildly cold and pleasant

• Moderately cold and bearable

What does 'a blanket of snow' refer to?

• A complete covering of fog

• A complete covering of rain

• A complete covering of snow

• A complete covering of ice

What does it mean to be boiling hot?

• Moderately hot (informal)

• Extremely hot (informal)

• Slightly hot (informal)

• Very hot (informal)

What does changeable weather refer to?

• Weather that often changes

• Stable weather conditions

• Consistent weather patterns

• Predictable weather forecasts

What is a cold spell?

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A prolonged heatwave

• A short period of cold weather

• A long period of cold weather

What does 'to dress up warm' mean?

• To wear light clothes in cold weather

• To wear warm clothes to protect yourself against wintry conditions

• To wear formal attire in cold weather

• To wear multiple layers of clothing in cold weather

What is a flash flood?

• A predictable flood

• A temporary flood

• A sudden and severe flood

• A gradual and mild flood

What does 'freezing cold' mean?

• Extremely cold (informal)

• Very cold (informal)

• Slightly cold (informal)

• Moderately cold (informal)

What does 'to get caught in the rain' mean?

• To seek shelter from the rain

• To avoid getting wet in the rain

• To be outside when it rains unexpectedly

• To enjoy the rain