El tiempo: Aprende a hablar sobre el tiempo en inglés

Question 1

Which of these is not a form of precipitation that falls from the sky?

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Fog

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Rain

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Snow

Question 2

How should you use the verb "to be" when describing the weather?

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It is raining.

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It rains.

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Is raining.

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It is rainy.

Question 3

When the sky is covered in dark clouds and the wind is blowing hard, what kind of weather is likely?

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Rainy and windy

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Sunny and clear

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Snowy and cold

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Foggy and calm

Question 4

Which idiom means it's raining very heavily?

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It's raining cats and dogs.

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It's as dry as a bone.

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The sun is shining brightly.

Question 5

How can extreme weather events like hurricanes or heatwaves affect our daily lives?

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Damage to buildings and roads

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Loss of electricity

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Delays in travel

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No major impact

Question 6

Which symbol on a weather map indicates a cold front?

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Cold front

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High pressure

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Low pressure

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Warm front

Question 7

Which tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 8

How do different weather conditions impact our daily routines and the work we do?

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Weather conditions can impact transportation, farming, tourism, and energy production, among other activities and industries.

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Weather conditions have no effect on our daily lives or work.

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Weather conditions only affect outdoor activities, not indoor activities or work.

Question 9

What is the main difference between analog and digital clocks?

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Analog clocks use hands, while digital clocks use numbers.

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Analog clocks are round, while digital clocks are square.

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Analog clocks are more precise than digital clocks.

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Analog clocks are more expensive than digital clocks.

Question 10

Why is it important to consider time zones when traveling?

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To avoid arriving at your destination at the wrong time.

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To save money on travel expenses.

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To experience different cultures and climates.

Question 11

What is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 20 degrees Celsius?

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68°F

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32°F

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50°F

Question 12

What causes the Earth to have different seasons as it moves around the sun?

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The Earth's axis is tilted away from the sun.

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The Earth's orbit around the sun is oval-shaped.

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The sun's energy changes throughout the year.

Question 13

How do geographical features like altitude and closeness to water affect weather patterns?

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Altitude changes temperature and air pressure, while closeness to water affects humidity and rainfall.

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Altitude only affects air pressure, and closeness to water doesn't affect weather patterns.

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Geographical features don't affect weather patterns, which are only caused by global air movement.

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Closeness to water affects temperature, while altitude doesn't affect weather patterns.

Question 14

A festival features people wearing traditional attire to mark the start of spring. What does this suggest about the connection between weather and culture?

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Weather conditions can shape cultural customs, like the attire worn during celebrations.

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Weather events have no bearing on a culture's beliefs and practices.

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Cultural traditions are solely influenced by historical events, not weather.

Question 15

How might heavy rainfall affect a farmer's decision about when to plant crops?

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Delay planting until the soil is drier

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Use more fertilizer to replace nutrients lost in the rain

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Harvest crops earlier to prevent flood damage

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Apply pesticides to protect crops from disease

Question 16

What tool do weather experts use to measure air pressure, helping them predict the weather?

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 17

When there's a hailstorm, what's the best way to stay safe?

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Stay inside and away from windows.

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Go outside and catch the hailstones.

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Open the windows to let in fresh air.

Question 18

How do meteorologists make predictions about the weather?

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They use satellites and computers to gather and analyze weather data.

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They only rely on their experience and knowledge to make predictions.

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They use magic to predict the weather.

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They just guess based on what they see outside.

Question 19

Which weather forecasting method uses math equations to create a model of the atmosphere, giving the most accurate predictions?

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Numerical weather prediction models

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Traditional methods like watching clouds and wind patterns

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Long-term weather forecasts

Question 20

Which proverb conveys the idea that even during challenging times, there is always reason to be hopeful?

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After rain comes sunshine.

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Red sky at night, sailor's delight.

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April showers bring May flowers.

Question 21

How can weather data help communities prepare for natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes?

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By giving people more time to prepare and evacuate

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By helping farmers grow more crops

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By cleaning the air and making it healthier

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By creating renewable energy and reducing pollution

Question 22

What is a common feature of a thunderstorm?

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Strong winds

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Clear skies

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Light rain

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Sunshine

Question 23

What's the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the current state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather patterns over time.

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Weather only includes temperature, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions.

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Weather is what you wear, while climate is what you eat.

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Weather is the season, while climate is the day of the week.

Question 24

How does weather impact the water cycle, and how can weather patterns affect water availability in different regions?

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Weather conditions like temperature and rainfall can change how much water evaporates and falls as rain, affecting water availability in different areas.

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Weather patterns don't affect the water cycle or water availability.

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Weather only affects water availability near the coast.

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The water cycle is not affected by weather conditions.

Question 25

¿Cómo se dice "está lloviendo" en español?

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Llueve

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Hace sol

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Hace calor

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Está nublado

Question 26

¿Cuál es la estación más calurosa en España?

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Verano

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Primavera

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Otoño

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Invierno

Question 27

¿Cuál es la palabra en español para "temperatura"?

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Temperatura

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Clima

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Tiempo

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Estación

Question 28

¿Cuál de las siguientes es una actividad típica de invierno en España?

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Esquiar

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Nadar

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Tomar el sol

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Excursionismo

Question 29

¿Cómo se dice "Está lloviendo" en inglés?

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It's raining

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It rains

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It's rainy

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It's raining cats and dogs

Question 30

Selecciona la opción que completa correctamente la frase: "The weather in Spain is usually..."

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sunny and warm

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rainy and cold

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cold and snowy

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hot and humid

Question 31

¿Qué estación del año sigue al verano?

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Otoño

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Primavera

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Invierno

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Verano

Question 32

Selecciona la palabra que significa "nieve" en inglés.

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Snow

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Rain

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Wind

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Sun

Question 33

Traduce la frase al español: "It's windy today".

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Hoy hace viento

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Hoy está lluvioso

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Hoy está nublado

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Hoy hace calor

Question 34

¿Qué expresión se utiliza para describir un día de niebla?

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Foggy

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Rainy

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Windy

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Sunny

Question 35

Traduce la pregunta al inglés: "¿Está soleado hoy?"

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Is it sunny today?

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Are it sunny today?

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Is it rainny today?

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Are it cloudy today?

Question 36

Which of the following is not a word used to describe the weather?

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Beautiful

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Sunny

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Windy

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Cold

Question 37

Which of the following is the hottest season?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 38

How do you ask "What's the weather like today?"

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¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?

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¿Qué día hace hoy?

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¿Cómo está el tiempo hoy?

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¿Qué tiempo es hoy?

Question 39

Which of the following is the correct way to say "It's cloudy"?

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Está nublado

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Está nuboso

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Está nublón

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Está nublío

Question 40

How do you say "It's raining heavily" in English?

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Llueve torrencialmente

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Llueve mucho

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Llueve fuerte

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Llueve ligeramente

Question 41

How do you say "What day is it today?"

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¿Qué día es hoy?

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¿Qué día está hoy?

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¿Qué día será hoy?

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¿Qué día fue hoy?

Question 42

¿Cómo se dice "lluvia" en inglés?

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Rain

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Sun

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Wind

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Snow

Question 43

¿Cuál es la frase correcta para decir que "hace frío"?

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It is cold today.

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It colds today.

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It is colding today.

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Today is cold.

Question 44

¿Cuál de estas frases significa que "hace mucho calor"?

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It's boiling hot.

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It's freezing cold.

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It's windy.

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It's wet.

Question 45

¿Cómo se dice "hace calor" en inglés?

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It's hot.

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It's cold.

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It's windy.

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It's cloudy.

Question 46

¿Qué frase significa "está nublado"?

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It's cloudy.

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It's raining.

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It's windy.

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It's sunny.

Question 47

¿Cómo se dice "hace frío" en inglés?

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It's cold.

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It's hot.

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It's windy.

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It's raining.

Question 48

¿Qué estación del año sigue al invierno?

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Primavera

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Invierno

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Verano

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Otoño

Question 49

¿Cómo se dice "hace viento" en inglés?

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It's windy.

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It's sunny.

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It's raining.

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It's cold.

Question 50

¿Cuál de estas frases expresa que el tiempo es agradable?

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It's pleasant.

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It's stormy.

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It's hot and humid.

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It's freezing cold.

Question 51

What is NOT a sensible precaution to take against the harmful effects of weather?

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Paying no attention to weather forecasts

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Taking cover during storms

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Staying inside on extremely hot days

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Dressing appropriately for the weather

Question 52

Which of these is a potential benefit of using weather modification technologies?

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Higher crop production

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Preventing all natural disasters

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Controlling the Earth's climate completely

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Solving all weather-related issues

Question 53

Translate the following to English: 'Está lloviendo'

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It is raining

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It is windy

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It is snowing

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It is cloudy

Question 54

Which of the following is the correct English translation of 'hace sol'?

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It is sunny

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It is windy

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It is raining

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It is cloudy

Question 55

How do you ask 'What's the temperature?' in English?

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What's the temperature?

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What is the humidity?

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How's the weather?

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Does it rain a lot?

Question 56

Which season is the warmest?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 57

Translate the following to English: 'hace frío'

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It is cold

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It is hot

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It is windy

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It is raining

Question 58

Which of the following months is NOT part of spring?

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June

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March

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April

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May

Question 59

Translate the following to English: 'está nublado'

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It is cloudy

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It is sunny

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It is windy

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It is raining

Question 60

Translate the following to English: 'hace viento'

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It is windy

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It is calm

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It is humid

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It is foggy

Question 61

Which of the following is the coldest season?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 62

Translate the following to English: 'está nevando'

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It is snowing

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It is raining

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It is windy

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It is cloudy

Question 63

How has technology made weather forecasts better?

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Predictions are now more accurate.

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Predictions are now faster.

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Predictions are now less reliable.

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Technology has not improved weather forecasts.

Question 64

Which weather symbol represents a thunderstorm?

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Cloud with lightning bolt

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Snowflake

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Sun with rays

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Umbrella