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Rainy Days

Rainy Days

Date: Mar 13 2009

Themes: Hobbies, Weather

Grammar: Simple Present Tense

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Believe it or not, spring is almost here. And in most places, that means warmer weather and less rain and snow.

Some people find the rain depressing. But for others, it’s a perfect excuse to stay inside and curl up with a good book or watch a movie. For Beren, rainy days are even better than sunny ones. Listen to her explain to Dale why she loves the rain so much.

Dialog

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Dale

Dale

Beren

Beren

Dale:  Did you see the rain today?

Beren:  I noticed. It was raining cats and dogs.

Dale:  How do you feel about that, when it rains?

Beren:  I don’t know. I don’t ever get the blues when it rains. I actually kinda like it.

Dale:  I do too. I mean, last week it was sunny, it was beautiful, it was a perfect temperature. But when it rained it just kinda cleaned everything off.

Beren:  Exactly. A nice little drizzle.

Dale:  Well since you like both of those, which one is your ideal type of weather?

Beren:  I think I might prefer the rain, actually.

Dale:  What do you do to pass the time when it’s raining? Play video games?

Beren:  Watch movies.

Dale:  Watch movies? Just stay home?

Beren:  Totally.

Dale:  What did you do today since it was raining?

Beren:  Watched a movie.

Dale:  Well it seems like the winter’s almost over. Are you excited that the sun’s gonna be up all the time?

Beren:  I like it a little…I don’t know…a little downpour here and there. It doesn’t really bother me. I mean, we’ve had so much sun. And it hadn’t been hailing. We haven’t had any, you know, rain…

Dale:  Snow storms in a while. Thank goodness.

Beren:  Totally. So it’s kinda nice. I mean, the sun’s nice, but…

Dale:  Oh, the rain is great. I’m more productive in the rain than I am when it’s sunny.

 

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Discussion

Beren and Dale talk about the rainy day they just had. Beren spent the day watching a movie at home.

Both Beren and Dale like the rain. Beren says she never gets depressed in the rain. She enjoys staying at home and watching movies when it’s raining. For her, rainy days are even better than sunny days.

Dale likes the rain because it makes everything feel clean and fresh. He also says that he’s more productive when it’s raining. When it’s raining, you’re more likely to stay inside instead of going out.

Are you more productive on rainy days, or do you find the rain depressing? What is the weather like in your country?

 

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zoebaby

zoebaby

China

it's easy to be moldy in the rainy days,which freaked me out..

07:58 AM Mar 18 2009 |

dennıs

dennıs

Turkey

hi

 

07:40 PM Mar 17 2009 |

strawberry_candy

Viet Nam

I really like to stay in and enjoy reading, writing on rainy days. (sleeping is a good idea too! ^^) But I prefer to stand near the window and looking outside, watching the rain falling down… You'll find it interesting, believe me! Rainy days usually make me feel blue, and sometimes I don't like it because it stops me from playing outdoors. But after the rain, everything is refresh and here comes the beautiful rainbow! :)

In my city, there are just sunny season and rainy season. We can't find four different seasons like in many other countries. :(

11:50 AM Mar 17 2009 |

jinjin5

jinjin5

Hong Kong

Rainning days do make me feel depressed. When it is rainning or the weather is not good, the sun is not shinning, I feel blue. It is hard to tell why, just a feeling. 

Rainning or not is not a matter for me in term of productivity. It will not help me be more productive or less. Working in rainy day is just the same as the other days.

 In my country, I like Autumn the most. With the sunny weather, a little bit dry air and cool wind, it really makes me feel comfortable. And the most important part is that the weather is totally suitable for out-daoor activities, e.g.: BBQ, jogging, hiking.^^

09:45 AM Mar 17 2009 |

jinxingheyue

China

There are four seasons in my country in China.They are spring ,summer,fall and winter.In spring ,everything begins to grow.The old and the young go outdoors to touch fresh air .Some people enjoy playing kites!

In summer ,it is very hot.It sometimes rains heavily.The people in south China often swim.

In fall,it gets shorter and shorter .YOu will feel cool.The leaves begin to turn yellow and fall down the ground.

In winter ,it becomes very cold.In NorthChina,it will snow.The ground turns white.Children like to make snowmen.

03:01 AM Mar 17 2009 |

jinxingheyue

China

I like the rainy days,no matter it's light or heavy.

02:49 AM Mar 17 2009 |

tingtingji

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

i like sunny day,it's comforting when you're in the sunshine.rainy days often makes me bother ,so when it's a rainy day ,i often stay hom

02:18 AM Mar 17 2009 |

***angel***

Italy

mhh well I dont' like rainy days because they let me down..but I like curling up by a new interesting book who share with..bad days.. in my home town there was frequently quick downpour..followed by a strong haily storm..brrr I feel electrified!

06:40 PM Mar 16 2009 |

fnoltingSuper Member!

Germany

rainy days – and blues; sunny days – and fun; both together is my favorite mixture.

06:37 PM Mar 16 2009 |

AdriDelgado

Brazil

I don´t like rainy days because I feel depressed. Here in Brazil is normally hot, thanks God!! :)

But I wanna see the snow some day….

 

03:36 PM Mar 16 2009 |

Aimee love

China

Most of conditions,i have no taste for rainy day.That’s because i don’t like taking unbrella to go anywhere.It should be spoilt.But i even don’t like hot day. I like the spring and autumn best of all.

02:56 PM Mar 16 2009 |

林岱緯

Taiwan

各位大大可以教我英文嗎?

因為我是英文白吃

 

02:44 PM Mar 16 2009 |

azhang1983

China

I like the sunning day ,i can do what i want to .you can stay home or enter the game outside.

02:44 PM Mar 16 2009 |

lnanchang

China

i do not like rainy days ,because it wets my clothes and shoes

02:10 PM Mar 16 2009 |

lnanchang

China

i do not like rainy days ,because it wets my clothes and shoes

02:09 PM Mar 16 2009 |

roor2009

Jordan

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You know who ?.. It’s “ALLAH”,prise be to him.
Just think for a moment.
How are you going to be after death ?!
Can you believe that this exact system of the universe and all of these great creation will end in nothing…just after death!
Have you thought, for a second, How to save your soul from Allah’s punishment?!
Haven’t you thought about what is the right religion?!
Here you will get the answer
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01:40 PM Mar 16 2009 |

nghiemhoa

Viet Nam

i like heavy rain too,but only in a short time. previuosly, when it was downpour, i and my siplings usualy play under the rain, have a lot of fun. but i don't like light rain or drizzel in long time because it's really durty, wet, and my clothes can't dry…

01:22 PM Mar 16 2009 |

Evy chan

Evy chan

China

I love downpour.I always excited when it is thunder and lightning outside.Because it means that it will rain heavy .And than I will go outside and walking or running in downpour.It feels that like a fish swimming free in the sea。

But it is all Acid Rain now。What a pity!!! 

12:44 PM Mar 16 2009 |

Lemana

Madagascar

I like sunny because here in Madagascar, after downpour, the trown become muddy. however.rain is needed here because 75% of the Malagasy people are farmers

11:40 AM Mar 16 2009 |

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