Rio de Janeiro Gets Sun and Heat After Days of Rain
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Rio de Janeiro is expecting good weather conditions today, Friday, August 28. The forecast shows sun with some clouds and no rain.
This good weather comes after several days of rain in the city. Many people will be happy to see the sun again.
Today's temperature will reach 33°C, which is quite hot for the city. This heat follows the wet weather from earlier in the week.
There is no rain expected in the forecast for the rest of Friday. The sky will stay mostly clear with only some clouds.
On Saturday, August 29, the weather will change slightly. The relative humidity will be low, meaning the air will feel dry.
Low humidity often means more comfortable weather for outdoor activities, even when temperatures are high. Residents and visitors can expect a pleasant weekend in Rio.
Weather forecasts like this one help people plan their day, whether they are going to the beach or staying indoors. Rio's weather can change quickly between rain and sunshine.
Vocabulary4 words
- weather conditions
- the state of the sky, temperature, and rain at a certain time
- temperature
- a measure of how hot or cold something is
- forecast
- a prediction of what the weather will be like
- relative humidity
- the amount of water in the air compared to how much it could hold
Quiz
Answer key
1. Sun with some clouds and no rain 2. There were several days of rain 3. Low
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Rio de Janeiro is expecting good _____ today, Friday, August 28. The forecast shows sun with some clouds and no _____.
This good weather comes after several days of _____ in the city. Many people will be happy to see the sun again.
Today's _____ will reach 33°C, which is quite hot for the city. This heat follows the wet weather from earlier in the week.
There is no rain expected in the _____ for the rest of Friday. The sky will stay mostly clear with only some clouds.
On Saturday, August 29, the weather will change slightly. The _____ will be low, meaning the air will feel dry.
Low humidity often means more comfortable weather for outdoor _____, even when temperatures are high.
Discussion questions
- Do you prefer hot sunny days or cooler rainy days? Why?
- How does weather affect your daily plans and activities?
- Have you ever experienced a sudden change in weather, from rain to sunshine or the opposite?
- Why do you think humidity affects how comfortable hot weather feels?