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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

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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lylymiranda

Russian Federation

I grove up in the sunny country. We had movie in Russia. There is almost always raining and drizzle. I like sun. When sun is shine i work more productive.

loydletter

Thailand

I'd have to say that I totally hate rain.
Because I play tennis, that's why!!

Naleu

Russian Federation

I like rain in the spring.

marycristmas

Russian Federation

I like the summer rain because I really enjoy fresh flavour after the rain.

naderos

Morocco

Rainy Days or Sunny days are both awesome Things in This Life .. Alhamdolillah !

Some Countries don't look any rainy days :) !!

lulu6151

China

exactly, i dont like rainy day.sunshine is better.

zeinabou

Egypt

i like rains but in my country it is rare:{

Aneet

Czech Republic

In our country, we´ve got four seasons. Spring – everything is green, the nature wakes up, small animals are born. Summer – sometimes hot, sometimes not:D We swim and have holiday. Autumn – the leaves fall and the nature falls asleep. And the winter – everything is white…

And what about me? I don´t like rain in autumn, it´s sooo depressing. But I love summer rain, when you can go to the meadow only in dress, and you can DANCE IN THE RAIN:)

Nermi

Azerbaijan

i don’t like rain in the city,it’s dirty.but in the country it’s the best thing to listen rain’s voice & to run under it.

sinan53

Turkey

i write poems for two things:

walking alone in rain and,

the girl of my dreams

sinan53

Turkey

it is rain from my heart and eyes

you can't call it tear

Cuz i dont wanna cry for you anymore

But still i love you more and more

woshiebaby

China

It is a nice thing to walk in the slight rain

vincent1981

China

It is often rainy in the spring of my hometown. As for me, I like rainy,because i can spend more time in thinking about my life or my job.

Helenka_

Ukraine

It's raining now in my city. And I feel rain depression. And I have sleepy state. So I think that I hate rain now. But on other hand I think that I like rain. I like rain in summer when you can take umbrella and to go for a walk near the lake. You can hear how drops are falling on water surface. It’s bewitching sound.

narges

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i love rain!!!!!! soooo much!

manga_1012

Viet Nam

there are only two seasons : rainy and dry season in my country.when dry season comes, it is very hot.it makes me tired and not have energy to do anything.that's why i like rain.Rain is romantic , beautiful .especailly , it helps me to be more comfortable .