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Temperatures Rise Again in São Paulo, Reaching 35°C Inland

The thermometer shows a very hot temperature.
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Temperatures in São Paulo are set to rise again starting on Wednesday, the 12th.

Weather experts say the interior of the state could reach highs of 35°C.

The interior refers to areas away from the coast and the metropolitan region.

For today, the weather forecast for São Paulo city shows a different pattern.

During the day, there will be sun mixed with many clouds.

There will also be periods of fully overcast sky.

At night, the sky is expected to stay cloudy across the city.

This follows a stretch of cooler weather in previous days.

The upcoming heat wave will bring a noticeable change for residents.

Higher temperatures are typical for São Paulo, especially in the interior region.

Coastal and city areas often stay cooler than inland towns.

The shift back to warmer weather is expected to begin midweek.

Local meteorologists track these changes daily to update forecasts.

Residents are advised to prepare for the temperature increase.

This kind of quick change between cool and hot days is common in Brazilian climate patterns.

People should stay updated with local forecasts as the week continues.

Vocabulary10 words

temperatures
how hot or cold the air is
interior
the inland part of a region, away from the coast
forecast
a prediction about future weather
periods
certain amounts of time
overcast
completely covered with clouds
heat wave
a stretch of very hot weather
meteorologists
scientists who study and predict weather
climate
the usual weather pattern of a place
metropolitan
relating to a large city and its surrounding areas
coastal
near the sea

Quiz

1. What day will temperatures start rising in São Paulo?
2. What is the expected high temperature in the interior?
3. How is the sky described for São Paulo city at night?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

_____ in São Paulo are set to rise again starting on Wednesday, the 12th.

Weather experts say the _____ of the state could reach highs of 35°C.

The interior refers to areas away from the coast and the _____ region.

For today, the weather _____ for São Paulo city shows a different pattern.

During the day, there will be sun mixed with many _____.

There will also be _____ of fully overcast sky.

At night, the sky is expected to stay _____ across the city.

This follows a stretch of cooler weather in previous days.

The upcoming _____ will bring a noticeable change for residents.

Local _____ track these changes daily to update forecasts.

Residents are advised to prepare for the temperature _____.

This kind of quick change between cool and hot days is common in Brazilian _____ patterns.

Discussion questions

  1. Do you prefer hot or cool weather? Why?
  2. How does your city's weather usually change during the year?
  3. Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
  4. How do sudden temperature changes affect daily life where you live?

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