Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

9 the weather

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5. How does the weather influence your life
？
Well, the weather influences my habits
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For example, I can only play basketball when
the weather allows it. I don’t especially like to go out when it’s raining, or when it’s very
cold outside. In my hometown, it gets boiling hot in the summer, like around 40 degrees
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When it’s that hot
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so hot), you can’t spend any time outside. In addition, the weather also
influences my mood. When it’s raining, I feel a bit lazy. But whenever the sky
is very blue, it gives
me energy.
6. Is the weather ever unusual where you live?
Now it is your turn to answer!
(Typhoons cause flooding
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Schools close for a few days
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Some people even die sometimes. )
(Snow storms took place in the last few years
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They paralyzed traffic and cities
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Some
roofs collapsed.)

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1.What do you do in your free time?
Well, it depends, but I enjoy reading and watching movies on my computer. These two
activities are very entertaining and relaxing at the same time. Reading can open the doors to a
fantastic world. I especially like fantasy novels like the Harry Potter series. When it comes to movies,
I’m a big fan of action films. I like the shooting and
the battle scenes.
They’re always thrilling. In
addition, I try to go hiking as often as possible. I am lucky because my hometown is surrounded by
mountains, and there are many paths to take up hill. The scenery is quite stunning, with forests,
waterfalls
and great views. On top of this, it’s a
good chance to work out
（＝
exercise)
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