[Vocabulary] Extreme weather Flashcards
People here are pretty used to preparing—_ _ _ (= запасаться) supplies, boarding up windows, and having an evacuation plan.
People here are pretty used to preparing—stocking up on supplies, boarding up windows, and having an evacuation plan.
What we do is make sure drains are clear, _ sandbags _ (держим … наготове), and some people even build their houses on stilts.
What we do is make sure drains are clear, have sandbags ready, and some people even build their houses on stilts.
Here in California, it doesn’t rain much, and when it does, it’s not enough. It’s been a_ everything—water supply, agriculture.
(= having a negative effect on)
Here in California, it doesn’t rain much, and when it does, it’s not enough. It’s been affecting everything—water supply, agriculture.
Here in Australia, bushfires are a real concern because the fire seasons seem + get (continuous) longer every year.
Here in Australia, bushfires are a real concern because the fire seasons seem to be getting longer every year.
[weather]
I remember last year, we had a cold _ (=a period of cold weather) that lasted weeks.
I remember last year, we had a cold spell that lasted weeks.
People here are pretty used to _ (prepare)—stocking up on supplies, boarding up windows, and having an evacuation plan.
People here are pretty used to preparing—stocking up on supplies, boarding up windows, and having an evacuation plan.
People here just make sure they’ve got good heating, and we’re pretty used to _ (deal) with snow, but it can still be a challenge when it’s extreme.
People here just make sure they’ve got good heating, and we’re pretty used to dealing with snow, but it can still be a challenge when it’s extreme.
[pronunciation]
In our region, we don’t get hurricanes or anything like that, but the winters can be harsh.
/ˈriːdʒən/
Well, living in Florida, _ (ураганы) are a big deal for us.
Well, living in Florida, hurricanes are a big deal for us.
BrE /ˈhʌrɪkən/
AmE /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
Honestly, I haven’t noticed much extreme weather where I live. I guess we’re lucky in that s_, but I do worry about what’s happening in other parts of the world.
I guess we’re lucky in that sense, but I do worry about what’s happening in other parts of the world.
We’re dealing with d_ (= засухи) here in California.
We’re dealing with droughts here in California.
[about hurricanes in Florida]
But still, every year it feels like they _ (get) stronger. It’s kinda scary.
But still, every year it feels like they’re getting stronger. It’s kinda scary.
Talking about change => present continuous.
The rains can be so heavy that streets get completely flooded, and it _ a lot of is_ (= creates a lot of problems), like people’s homes getting damaged or even washed away.
The rains can be so heavy that streets get completely flooded, and it causes a lot of issues, like (= for example) people’s homes getting damaged or even washed away.
Sometimes, we get really heavy snowfalls, and it can _ everything—roads, trains, you name it.
= to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way
Sometimes, we get really heavy snowfalls, and it can disrupt everything—roads, trains, you name it.
/dɪsˈrʌpt/
People are told to save water—like taking shorter showers, not w_ the lawn, that kind of stuff.
(= не поливать газон)
People are told to save water—like taking shorter showers, not watering the lawn, that kind of stuff.
Honestly, I haven’t noticed much extreme weather where I live. We _ the usual rain, but that’s j_ _ for this part of England. (= типично)
We get the usual rain, but that’s just typical for this part of England.
Most people have basements or storm shelters, and we keep first aid _ (= аптечку) ready.
Most people have basements or storm shelters, and we keep first aid kits ready.
Well, living in Florida, hurricanes are a big deal for us. We just had one last month, and it _ (= did) a lot of damage.
Well, living in Florida, hurricanes are a big deal for us. We just had one last month, and it caused a lot of damage.
We’re dealing with droughts here in California. It doesn’t rain much, and when it _, it’s not enough.
We’re dealing with droughts here in California. It doesn’t rain much, and when it does, it’s not enough.
Summers have been brutal lately—like, really extreme heat. You’ve got to _ _ (= drink enough water), avoid going out in the middle of the day, and have a bushfire plan if you live near the bush.
Summers have been brutal lately—like, really extreme heat. You’ve got to stay hydrated, avoid going out in the middle of the day, and have a bushfire plan if you live near the bush.
Tornado season can be pretty nerve-_ (= extremely stressful) because they come out of nowhere, and the damage can be serious.
Tornado season can be pretty nerve-wracking because they come out of nowhere, and the damage can be serious.
/ˈnɜːvˌræk.ɪŋ/
In our region, we don’t _ hurricanes or anything like that, but the winters can be harsh.
In our region, we don’t get hurricanes or anything like that, but the winters can be harsh.
Here in Australia, h_ (= period of unusually hot weather) and bushfires hit us really hard.
Here in Australia, heatwaves and bushfires hit us really hard.
In my country, _ (= наводнения) is a major problem during the monsoon season.
In my country, flooding is a major problem during the monsoon season.
We get the usual rain, but that’s just typical for this part of England. Maybe a bit more wind _ (= recently, в последнее время), but nothing too drastic.
Maybe a bit more wind lately, but nothing too drastic.
Most people have b_ (= подвалы) or storm shelters, and we keep emergency kits ready.
Most people have basements or storm shelters, and we keep emergency kits ready.
Honestly, I _ _ (=не замечал) much extreme weather where I live.
Honestly, I haven’t noticed much extreme weather where I live.
In our region, we don’t get hurricanes or anything like that, but the winters can be h_ (= very cold).
In our region, we don’t get hurricanes or anything like that, but the winters can be harsh.
We just had a hurricane last month, and it caused a lot of damage. You know, roofs blown off, trees down, _ o_ (= отключение электричества).
We just had a hurricane last month, and it caused a lot of damage. You know, roofs blown off, trees down, power outages.
/ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
I guess we’re lucky in that sense, but I _ worry about what’s happening in other parts of the world.
to intensify the meaning of ‘worry’
I guess we’re lucky in that sense, but I do worry about what’s happening in other parts of the world.
We get the usual rain, but that’s just typical for this part of England. Maybe a bit more wind lately, but nothing too d_ (= severe).
Maybe a bit more wind lately, but nothing too drastic.
Tornadoes are the big thing around here in the Midwest. You get these sudden storms, and _ thing _ _ (= не успеешь оглянуться), there’s a tornado warning.
Tornadoes are the big thing around here in the Midwest. You get these sudden storms, and next thing you know, there’s a tornado warning.
[Reformulate starting with ‘what’]
We make sure drains are clear, have sandbags ready, and some people even build their houses on stilts. >> What…
What we do is make sure drains are clear, have sandbags ready, and some people even build their houses on stilts.
Sometimes, we _ really _ (=сильные) snowfalls, and it can disrupt everything—roads, trains, you name it.
Sometimes, we get really heavy snowfalls, and it can disrupt everything—roads, trains, you name it.
Sometimes, we get really heavy snowfalls, and it can disrupt everything—roads, trains, you _ it (= and so on, да что угодно).
Sometimes, we get really heavy snowfalls, and it can disrupt everything—roads, trains, you name it.
People here just make sure they’ve got good _ (отопление), and we’re pretty used to dealing with snow, but it can still be a challenge when it’s extreme.
People here just make sure they’ve got good heating, and we’re pretty used to dealing with snow, but it can still be a challenge when it’s extreme.
