Let’s talk about weather and climate.

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Let’s talk about weather and climate.

1) What is happening to weather and climate nowadays?

The planet’s climate is constantly changing. The global average temperature has increased. Sea levels have risen. Global warming has already become a problem.

Scientists say that the climate change has been caused by human activities. It might seriously affect the stability of the climate on our planet.

The predictions are not optimistic. Globally, we can expect more extreme weather events, with heatwaves becoming hotter and more frequent. More rainfall is predicted. The risk of drought in inland areas will increase. More flooding is expected.

The potential impact is huge, with predicted freshwater shortages, big changes in food production conditions, and increase in death from floods, storms, heatwaves and droughts.

2) Do you have a favourite season?

My favourite season is summer. It is the season when the sun shines brightly, the sky is rarely cloudy and the water in rivers and lakes becomes warm enough to swim. Even if it gets too hot, we can always go for a walk in the shady woods. I like summer because there are many berries, fruit and vegetables, and we can admire numerous flowers on the fields. Sometimes the air in summer becomes stuffy, but occasional thunderstorms bring relief. After thunderstorms the air becomes fresh and very often we can see a rainbow in the sky. It’s lovely.

Summer is the time when my family and I go on holiday to the seaside. It’s a wonderful time, when we can have a rest and relax. I think all children love summer because of long school holidays and I’m no exception. I enjoy playing with my friends, watching TV, and doing other fun activities as I have lots of spare time in summer. Nevertheless, I don’t forget to do some reading.

3) What questions would you ask a meteorologist?

When did you start working as a meteorologist? What technologies of weather observation do you use? How was weather observed in ancient times? Which inventions increased the rate of weather information? Do you like your work?

4) What can you advise a person who is weather dependent?

In fact, the weather influences not only people’s mood and emotions, but their physical state, either. 75% of people in the world are considered to be weather dependent. Doctors advise those people to go for walks and be outside as much as possible. It helps them get adapted to different weather conditions. Doing sports is also useful as it makes them stronger and fit. And, of course, healthy diet and avoiding smoking will help get rid of such dependence.

5) They say there’s no bad weather, there are bad clothes. What do you think about it?

I do agree with it. I think we should learn to accept this world as it is. It means whatever the weather is outside, we shouldn’t complain as we can’t change it. We can find a solution to the problem if it is. So we should find some clothes and boots for rainy and snowy weather. And it would be desirable to do it in advance. The British say, “Be thankful together whatever the weather”.

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