Seoul Wakes to Crisp Mornings and Clear Autumn Skies
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On Wednesday, September 9, the weather in Seoul was cool and clear.
Most parts of South Korea had clear skies. The air felt fresh and cold in the morning.
This day is close to 'Baekro.' Baekro is an old Korean word. It means 'white dew.' Baekro shows that autumn is starting.
In the morning, dew forms on the grass. Dew is small drops of water. This happens when nights get cool.
The weather report said there was also strong wind in some areas. Strong wind means fast-moving air.
People should be careful about temperature swings. This means the weather changes a lot between morning and afternoon.
Mornings are cold, but afternoons can still feel warm.
Doctors say people should wear layers of clothes. This helps when the temperature changes fast.
Autumn in Korea often starts with this kind of weather. Clear skies and cool air are common in September.
Vocabulary5 words
- clear skies
- no clouds; you can see far
- Baekro
- a traditional day marking early autumn in Korea
- dew
- small water drops on grass in the morning
- strong wind
- air moving very fast
- temperature swings
- big changes in how hot or cold it is
Quiz
Answer key
1. Cool and clear 2. White dew 3. Big changes in temperature
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
On Wednesday, September 9, the weather in Seoul was cool and _____.
Most parts of South Korea had clear _____. The air felt fresh and cold in the morning.
This day is close to '_____.' Baekro is an old Korean word.
It means 'white dew.' Baekro shows that _____ is starting.
In the morning, _____ forms on the grass.
This happens when nights get _____.
The weather report said there was also strong _____ in some areas.
People should be careful about temperature _____.
Doctors say people should wear _____ of clothes.