Лекция: Weather

Mr. Hunt The weather forecast hasn't been given yet, has it?

Mrs. Hunt I don't think so. I haven't heard it yet.

Mr. Hunt Turn the radio up, please. There'll probably be a report in a few minutes. It's almost one o'clock (1.00).

Mrs. Hunt My hands are full: 1 can't turn it up.

Mr. Hunt All right. I'll do it myself. This sounds like the end of a programme.

Announcer You've been listening to 'Music for everyone'. And now here is a special message from our motoring unit. On the A5 in Buckinghamshire, where strong winds have blown several trees onto the road, driving is very dangerous. According to our reports, there have been several accidents: a man died when a tree fell and crushed his car. The accident happened at the junction of the A5 and the A43, about six miles north of Buckingham.

Drivers are advised to avoid this area, since the traffic is very heavy and delays of up to thirty minutes are expected. And now here is the weather forecast for the next twenty-four hours until midday tomorrow. Rain will continue in all areas until late tonight but will die away gradually. Tomorrow will be sunny in the east; in the west there will be showers and bright periods.

Temperatures will be between seventeen (17°C) and eighteen degrees Centigrade (18°C). That is, sixty-three (63°F) and sixty-seven degrees Fahrenheit (67°F).

Delays

Mrs. Hunt Isn't that terrible, Guy. Do you think it's safe to fly?

Mr. Hunt If the planes are still flying, I'm sure it's safe. They never fly when they know there's any danger.

Mrs. Hunt Perhaps we ought to phone the airport.

Mr. Hunt Jane's already done that.

Mrs. Hunt Did she think of that herself or did you suggest it?

Mr. Hunt She did it herself.

Mrs. Hunt What was she told?

Mr. Hunt There have been no cancellations and no delays yet.

Mrs. Hunt Yet? What does that mean?

Mr. Hunt The planes have been taking off on time but if the bad weather continues some' delays are expected.

Mrs. Hunt I do hope our flight won't be delayed.