Unit 2 – Listening 1 – Weather Patterns -Interactive Activities and Quizzes
Join Munira, Keiko, and Lynn as they dive into a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of different seasons around the world! From the endless summer of Singapore to the colorful autumns in Scotland, discover how the weather influences our moods, activities, and even our wardrobes. Are you ready to share your thoughts on whether it’s better to have four distinct seasons or enjoy consistent weather? Solve the interactive activities and find out how your climate preference stacks up against others!
Interactive Listening Activities
Seasons and Weather Discussion – Listening Comprehension Practice
Before You Begin
Listen to the audio track first
Listen to the audio track in your Listening and Speaking book.
It is in Unlock 1 – Unit 2, Listening Track 2.2
Activity 1: Discussion Questions
Discuss these questions with your partner or in small groups.
🌦️ Weather Preferences
- •What’s your favorite season? Why do you like it?
- •Would you prefer to live in a place with the same weather all year or with four different seasons?
- •How does the weather affect your mood and activities?
🌍 Climate Around the World
- •Compare the weather in your country with Singapore, Japan, Scotland, or Saudi Arabia.
- •What do you know about countries near the equator? How is their weather different?
- •Which country from the listening would you most like to visit? Why?
🌸 Seasonal Activities
- •What special activities do you do in different seasons?
- •Do you change your clothes for different seasons like Keiko mentioned?
- •Have you ever experienced something unusual like a shopping center with snow inside?
🌡️ Temperature Talk
- •What temperature do you consider hot, cold, or comfortable?
- •Do you prefer Celsius or Fahrenheit? Can you convert between them?
- •How do you prepare for extreme weather conditions?
