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Climate in Belarus

Lesson 47

2 hours

Level 1

1) Typically, snow starts to …. in the spring.

a) melt  b) drift    c)fall.

2) … fall from the sky in the winter months. Each one is unique and beautiful.

a) hailstones b) icicles c) snowflakes.

3) When it’s really cold outside and the temperatures are well below zero, people often say that it’s … cold.

a) scorching  b) icing c) freezing.

4) When the temperatures are really high and it’s very hot outside, people often say that it’s …

a) chilly b) scorching  c) smoking.

5) When heavy rain, thunder and lightning appear, people often say that the weather is … .

a) stormy   b)balmy  c) foggy.

6) If the weather forecast calls for light showers, it’s going to … lightly.

A) rain    B) blow  C)  hail.

7) If the weather forecast calls for flurries, you are probably going to experience …. .

A) light rain  b) light snow  c) light wind.

8) If the weather forecast predicts hail, you will see some … fall from the sky.

a) drizzle  b) snowflakes  c) balls of ice.

9) In the northern hemisphere, … on the grass and plants in the fall is usually a sign that winter is coming.

a) drops  b) dew  c) frost.

10) It’s cold today. I think I’m going bring a sweater because it’s so … .

a) warm  b) nippy  c) mild.

Level 2

Compare the climatic zones of different European countries.(Picture 1,2,3).

Picture 1

Picture 2

Климатическая зона

Максимально низкие температуры (°С)

Зона 1

-45 и ниже

Зона 2

-45 - -40

Зона 3

-40 - -35

Зона 4

-35 - -29

Зона 5

-29 - -23

Зона 6

-23 - -18

Зона 7

-18 - -12

Зона 8

-12 - -7

Зона 9

-7 - -1

Зона 10

-1 - +5

Picture 3

Level 2

Climate of Belarus

  1.  Before reading the text, answer the questions.
  2.  What are the main peculiarities of Belarusian climate?
  3.  What are the main features of Belarusian winter? Summer?
  4.  Match the words with their definitions.
  1.  sufficient
  1.  accompanied by or connected with liquid
  1.  moistening
  1.  an intermediate level or degree
  1.  average
  1.  The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe
  1.  maritime
  1.  being as much as is needed
  1.  latitudes
  1.  a form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that condenses from the atmosphere, becomes too heavy to remain suspended, and falls to the Earth's surface
  1.  precipitation
  1.  relating  to the sea
  1.  draughts
  1.  relating to, involving, or having the nature of space.
  1.  spatial
  1.  A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions

  1.  Read the text and answer the questions.

Belarusian climate is moderately continental, a transitional form from maritime to continental climate with mild and humid winters, warm summers and damp autumns. During last decades the continental component has become less pronounced with winters becoming warmer. The climate’s general properties are conditioned by the country’s location in middle latitudes, domination of flat relief and relative remoteness from the Atlantic Ocean.

Average July temperatures range from +17 C to +18.5 C, January temperatures vary from -8 C to -4.5 C. The period with temperatures above zero lasts about 230-263 days.

Belarus is situated in the zone of sufficient moistening. The average rainfall is 600-700 mm; in the uplands the average is 650-700 mm and in the lowlands it is 600-650 mm. About 70% of yearly precipitation falls on the warm period. Occasional droughts and floods are conditioned by spatial and time precipitation changeability.

Snow is an important feature of Belarusian climate determining its severity and moistening degree. The period with steady blanket of snow lasts 75 days in the southwest and 125 days in the northeast of the country. Average snow depth ranges respectively from 15 to over 30 cm.

Distribution of atmospheric pressure in Belarus is conditioned by general atmospheric processes typical of middle latitudes of the Eurasian continent, by Belarus’ geographic position and relief.

The climate of Belarus was changing throughout the Earth’s history. During the period of instrumental observations (1881-2004) the average annual temperature rose by 1 C and average winter and spring temperatures rose even more. During this period two significant rises in temperature have been observed. The rise of temperature by 3-4 C is forecast by the end of current century.

  1.  How can we characterize Belarusian climate ?
  2.  What are average temperatures in July?
  3.  What are average temperatures in January?
  4.  What is the average rainfall?
  5.  Is snow an important feature of Belarusian climate?
  6.  What is the distribution of atmospheric pressure conditioned by?

  1.  Are the sentences true or false?
  2.  Belarusian climate is characterized by frosty and dry winters.
  3.   During last decades the continental component has become less pronounced with winters becoming colder.
  4.  Belarus is situated in the zone of sufficient moistening.
  5.  Occasional draughts and floods are conditioned by spatial and time precipitation changeability.
  6.  Distribution of atmospheric pressure in Belarus is conditioned by general atmospheric processes typical of middle latitudes of the American continent.
  7.  The average rainfall is 600-700 mm; in the lowlands the average is 650-700 mm and in the uplands it is 600-650 mm.

V.Fill in the blanks with prepositions.

1. The climate of Belarus was changing ______the Earth’s history.

2. Belarus is situated in the zone ___ sufficient moistening.

3. The climate’s general properties are conditioned by the country’s location in middle latitudes.

4. Average snow depth ranges respectively ___15 ___ over 30 cm.

5. The period with temperatures ____ zero lasts about 230-263 days.

VI. Compare the British climate and the Belarusian one. What are the differences? What are the similarities? Complete the table with suitable information. Discuss it with your partner.

British climate

Belarusian climate

General characteristics

Average July temperature

Average January temperature

The average rainfall

Atmospheric pressure

Level 3

Imagine that you are invited to a world scientific conference. The burning issue is Global warming. You have to make a small speech about the climate in your own country and the main changes it is facing now. Search for additional information in the Internet.




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