Lesson 4- Monday, 13th October
- a bonfire
- Walpurgis night
- We light bonfires to celebrate the arrival of spring
- a fireplace
- a tile stove
- a wood burning stove
- whiskers
- She is being vaccinated against measles.
- I had three Covid jabs/shots/vaccinations.
- He is having a blood test
- I could never be a doctor or nurse. I’m too squeamish.
- The pig squealed
- A blister on my heel
- Paracetamol is sold in blister packs
an overcast sky
Rain and wet weather
- When rain falls very heavily, we call it torrential rain.
Example: The streets were flooded after the torrential rain/deluge DEL-yuge - A sudden, very heavy rainfall that causes rivers or streets to overflow is called a deluge.
- Light, fine rain is known as drizzle which can be irritating but rarely causes problems.
- Rain mixed with ice pellets is called hailstones. Sleet = a mixture of snow and rain
Cold Weather
5. A sudden period of extremely cold weather is often called a cold snap.
6. Very strong, cold wind that feels painful on the skin is known as a biting wind.
7. A severe snowstorm with strong winds is called a blizzard.
Hot Weather
8. When the temperature is extremely high, almost unbearable, we can describe it as scorching
9. A prolonged period of very hot weather is called a heatwave which can affect crops and water supplies.
10. When the heat is oppressive and makes you sweat heavily, it is called sweltering.
Wind
11. Extremely strong winds capable of causing damage are called gale-force winds.
12. A sudden storm with lightning, thunder, and heavy rain is called a thunderstorm.
- condensation
- My glasses steamed up every time we went outside
- humid
- The humidity was very high
- England can be very muggy (= humid)
- The bird has plumped itself up to protect itself from the cold.
- trapped air = good insulation
- English houses can be quite badly insulated.
- Flooding
- Flash floods
- The boat was leaning. He was leaning against the wall.
- Electricity Ell-lekt-trizz-ity
- The area had a power cut (BrE) / power outage (USA) for the whole morning.
- (blackout)
Confusing words – answers (plus extra context)
- I can never make up stories. I have absolutely no imagination.
- How many offices are there in this building ? I live on the ground floor
- The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
- He receives 10% commission for everything he sells.
- Take 3 tablets a day after meals.
- If I pay too much tax, I am eligible for a rebate “ELL-ee-dja-bull”.
- They couldn’t replace my rice cooker so I had my money refunded. I got a refund.
- I had trouble meeting my mortgage repayments.
- I had to pay 10 000 kr in back taxes.
- Students and senior citizens can get a 10% discount off entrance fees.
- After we moved home, we had a lot of boxes to unpack.
- The head of our department was fired today.
- Please write your phone number on the back of your card.
- Get off your backside and do some work!
- If you save money in a bank account, you can earn interest.
- I think I left my car keys in the office. I need to go back.
- Oh no! I’ve forgotten my keys! I need to go back.
- There are no longer so many opportunities for new graduates in the world of IT.
- Besides the salary, there are excellent benefits. (= as well as)
- The little girl sat quietly beside her mother. (= next to)
- On our last holiday, we stayed at a family-friendly hotel with pools, restaurants, and entertainment.
Correct the errors
- There is a chocolate factory in Upplands Väsby. Factory (fabric = cloth)
- He won first prize in the competition.
- My ankles are sore after my long walk.
- I got a prescription from the doctor for antibiotics.
- Napoleon was a great man.
- It is difficult to adapt to local customs.
- The dove is a symbol of peace.
- I get up at 7 o’clock every morning.
- NK is a fashionable department store. Sainsbury’s warehouse.
- It is very convenient to live so close to the centre of town.
opp = inconvenient