Weather Vocabulary
We’re stopping our hockey match because a __________ is coming. Look, the sky is black!
thunderstorm
I always take a __________ because it’s important to drink a lot when you’re travelling and you need to carry it in something.
water bottle
Compare with adjectives (bad cheap expensive hot tall): in England, July / February
In England, July is hotter than February.
This sweater is very small. I need to find a __________ one.
bad big easy good high sunny
bigger
We __________ give our phones to the teacher at the beginning of the lesson.
must/mustn't
Temperatures are below __________ in many parts of the country, with snow in some places.
freezing
I think a toothbrush is the most important because you need to have clean teeth. But don’t forget the __________ !
toothpaste
Compare with adjectives (bad cheap expensive hot tall): basketball players / footballers
Basketball players are taller than footballers.
Jack thinks maths is difficult but it __________ learning German.
bad big easy good high sunny
is easier than
__________ you use your mobile phones in class?
Can
There are __________ in many areas this morning, so take your umbrellas.
showers
A dictionary is useful when you’re in a different country, but a __________ is better because it has complete expressions.
phrase book
Compare with adjectives (bad cheap expensive hot tall): eating in a restaurant / cooking at home
Eating in a restaurant is more expensive than cooking at home.
Julie doesn’t want to go to Scotland because it is cold and rainy. She wants to go to a __________ place.
bad big easy good high sunny
sunnier
Our phones __________ always be in our bags – that’s the rule.
must
The desert is hot and very __________ because there isn’t much rain.
dry
I’ve got very long hair, so I always take a __________ on my trips.
hairbrush
Compare with adjectives (bad cheap expensive hot tall): the weather in Scotland / the weather in Spain
The weather in Scotland is worse than the weather in Spain.
Today __________ day for a picnic – it’s raining!
bad big easy good high sunny
is the worst
We __________ look at social media or send text messages. The teacher doesn’t like that!
can’t/mustn’t
Be careful on your bicycle today. It’s very cold and the water on the road is solid __________ .
ice
I’m taking a __________ for when it rains. I don’t want to get wet!
waterproof jacket
Compare with adjectives (bad cheap expensive hot tall): travelling by bicycle / travelling by train
Travelling by bicycle is cheaper than travelling by train.
Playing sport __________ for you than sitting down watching TV.
bad big easy good high sunny
is better
We __________ have them in class, that’s OK, but we __________ use them when the teacher is speaking, that’s not possible.
can
can’t/mustn’t