1

IELTS
SPEAKING

Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor with CELTA&DELTA
 1. Below freezing
2
Definition: less than zero

Example: It is usually below freezing in winter in the north of the country .

2. Blizzard

Definition: storm and snow

Example: We got stuck in blizzard while climbing up the mountain

3. Chilly

Definition: cold

Example: It is a bit chilly out, you need to dress up warm.

4. Hail

Definition: hard ice balls falling from the sky

weather Example; It suddenly started hailing

5. Overcast / gloomy

Definition: cloudy

Example; The weather is overcast, it may rain a bit later.

6. clear

Definition: no cloud

Example; the sky is clear, we may go to the seaside.

7. Mild and moderate

Definition: not too hot not too cold

Example; I like mild and moderate weather.

Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor I CELTA certified
 8. To be boiling hot/ scorching hot
3
Definition: too hot

Example: I can’t stand boiling hot summer.

9. Heatstroke / heat wave

Definition: too high temperature with too much heat

Example: I hate the heatwave of the city in summer.

10. To get drenched/ soaked

Definition: to get caught in the rain

Example: While travelling, we got caught in the rain and drenched.

11. Torrential rain/ downpour

Definition: heavy rain

Weather Example; we got caught in the torrential rain, it was pouring down.

12. Breeze

Definition: a light and pleasant wind

Example; I am fond of the breeze and peace and quiet of the sea.

13. To bluster

Definition: to wind strongly

Example; it was blustering , so the schools were close.

14. A gale

Definition: a strong wind

Example; A gale was blustering around the city, that’s why many trees were blown down.
Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor I CELTA certified
 4

TARGET VOCABULARY
1. To get drenched 5. scorching
2. A gale 6. to bluster
3. Downpour 7. overcast
4. blizzard 8. mild and moderate

Weather
DEFINITIONS
A. The wind blows strongly- 6 E. boiling-5
B. To get extremely wet - 1 F. strong wind- 2
C. Gloomy cloudy - 7 G. not hot not cold-8
D. Storm and wind- 4 H. torrential rain-3

Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor I CELTA certified
 5

1. The windscreen of the car got broken by ________ in

February last year.
2. Many people died due to ________ in summer ;ast
year.
3. I am fond of ______ weather , but I cant stand either
too hot or too freezing climate.
4. I like ________ of the sea, so I usually wander along
WEATHER the waterfront.
Guess the words 5. I got soaked out, there was __________ rain yesterday.
6. You need to get dressed up warm, it is _______ out.
7. After ____________, street billboards were blown
down on the streets.
8. It is ____________, it is going to rain.

Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor I CELTA certified
 6

My city, Baku, although it is renowned for gales, has mild and moderate climate. Im fond of

enjoying strolling along the promenade of the Caspian sea and breathing its breeze at

nights.

Obviously, you may get drenched in an unexpected downpour not only in autumn, but also in

summer. It is most of the time easy to predict torrential rain if the sky is overcast and gloomy.

Speaking That’s why, you can find habitants wearing differently in Baku. While some adore to walk in

the rain and get soaked out, traffic frustrates drivers and pedestrians on the muddy and

slippery roads.

Severe weather conditions sometimes cause electricity cut in the downtown, but it is not

often. The weather forecasts can warn you of blustering and blizzard in winter, but the overall

weather condition here is as harsh as in other countries. This is because why not only do

locals love Baku, outsiders also wholeheartedly arrange their travel to Baku in all seasons.

Copyright: The programme is organically designed by Jeyhun Mansumov IELTS Instructor I CELTA certified