Fog is a white cloud down on the ground. A storm brings strong wind and a lot of rain. Thunder is the loud noise in a storm.
Bad weather
Try it: Woman: Look at the sky! Did you see that light? Man: Yes. Now wait for the ___. Choose what the man says. (forecast / thunder / temperature) Answer: thunder — After the light in the sky comes the thunder.
Word
Pronunciation
Example
fog
thick fog
storm
a big storm
thunder
loud thunder
The weather report
The forecast tells you the weather for later or for tomorrow. The temperature tells you how hot or cold it is. Freezing means very cold, cold enough for ice.
Try it: Man: Do I need a coat today? Woman: Yes. The ___ is below freezing right now. Choose what the woman says. (temperature / forecast / storm) Answer: temperature — Below freezing tells you how cold it is, so it is the temperature.
Word
Pronunciation
Example
forecast
the forecast for tomorrow
temperature
the temperature today
freezing
a freezing morning
Trash day
On trash pickup day, a truck takes the trash from the street. On recycling day, it takes bottles, cans and paper.
Try it: Woman: Why are all these bottles on the table? Man: They're for ___. The truck takes them next week. Choose what the man says. (trash pickup / the forecast / recycling day) Answer: recycling day — Bottles go out on recycling day.