✦ IELTS Topic: Extreme Weather – 10 Useful Phrases

1. Severe storm
   e.g., A severe storm hit the region, causing widespread damage.

2. Flash flood
   e.g., The flash flood caught everyone by surprise after heavy rainfall.

3. Prolonged drought
   e.g., The crops failed after a prolonged drought during the summer months.

4. Hurricane warning
   e.g., A hurricane warning was issued for the entire coastline.

5. Natural disaster
   e.g., The earthquake and flood together created a huge natural disaster.

6. Emergency services
   e.g., Emergency services worked all night to rescue trapped families.

7. Power outage
   e.g., The storm caused a power outage that lasted two days.

8. Evacuation order
   e.g., Residents received an evacuation order due to rising floodwaters.

9. Torrential rain
   e.g., Torrential rain triggered landslides in the hilly areas.

10. Strong winds
    e.g., The strong winds blew roofs off houses during the cyclone.

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✦ IELTS Speaking Practice – Extreme Weather

Part 1: Introduction & Interview

1. Have you ever experienced extreme weather?

2. What kind of weather is common in your country?

3. How do people prepare for severe storms?

4. Do floods or droughts affect your area?

5. Do you think climate change is increasing extreme weather?

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Part 2: Cue Card

Describe an experience you had with extreme weather.
You should say:

• what the weather was

• where and when it happened

• what you did
  and explain how it affected you or others.

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✦ Sample Answers Using the Phrases

Part 1 Answers

1. Yes, we had a severe storm last year with strong winds and a power outage.
2. In my country, we mostly face droughts and flash floods.
3. People store food, charge devices, and listen for hurricane warnings.
4. Yes, a prolonged drought last year led to water restrictions.
5. Definitely — I believe natural disasters are more frequent now.

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Part 2 Sample Answer

A few years ago, I experienced a flash flood while visiting a mountainous area during monsoon season. It started with torrential rain, and within hours, the streets were flooded.

There was a power outage across the town, and the local authorities issued an evacuation order. We stayed in a shelter overnight with help from emergency services.

It was frightening, but I also felt grateful for the help we received. It showed me how dangerous extreme weather can be, especially when it comes suddenly.

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✦ Comprehension Test: Extreme Weather Vocabulary

1. "A severe storm hit the region, causing widespread damage."
Q: What happened in the region?

2. "The flash flood caught everyone by surprise after heavy rainfall."
Q: What caused the sudden flood?

3. "The crops failed after a prolonged drought."
Q: Why did the crops fail?

4. "A hurricane warning was issued for the entire coastline."
Q: What alert was given?

5. "The earthquake and flood created a huge natural disaster."
Q: What kind of event was it?

6. "Emergency services worked all night to rescue trapped families."
Q: Who helped during the disaster?

7. "The storm caused a power outage that lasted two days."
Q: What happened to the electricity?

8. "Residents received an evacuation order due to rising floodwaters."
Q: What were people told to do?

9. "Torrential rain triggered landslides in the hills."
Q: What caused the landslides?

10. "The strong winds blew roofs off houses during the cyclone."
Q: What damage did the wind cause?

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✦ Answer Key

1. A storm caused damage.

2. Heavy rainfall.

3. Lack of water over time.

4. A storm warning.

5. A serious natural event.

6. Emergency responders.

7. Electricity was lost.

8. Leave the area.

9. Very heavy rain.

10. Roofs were removed.

 

📖 Tom Sawyer – Chapter 3 (Adapted)

Title: Tom the Hero

Tom walked proudly into the house. He felt like a king. He had made the other boys do his work—and they paid him for it!

Aunt Polly was surprised to see the fence finished so quickly.

“Well, I never! Maybe Tom is a good boy sometimes,” she said, smiling.

At dinner, Tom tried to be quiet and polite. But Sid, his half-brother, broke a plate—and Aunt Polly blamed Tom.

“Tom! What did you do this time?”

“It wasn’t me! It was Sid!”

“Don’t lie to me, Tom,” she said, and she sighed.

Tom felt angry. It wasn’t fair.

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After dinner, Tom left the house to go for a walk. He was still upset, but soon forgot everything when he saw a beautiful girl in a blue dress.

She was standing in her garden, holding a flower. Tom had never seen her before. He fell in love immediately.

He stood on the sidewalk and showed off. He stood on his hands, did tricks, and whistled. The girl pretended not to see him, but when he wasn’t looking, she threw a flower over the fence.

Tom picked it up gently and held it to his heart. Then he ran off, full of joy.

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Later that evening, Tom came home and climbed through his bedroom window. He didn’t want to talk to Aunt Polly.

Sid was already asleep. Tom lay in bed, thinking about the girl.

“I don’t even know her name,” he whispered.

He held the flower close and smiled.

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📘 Glossary

Word	Meaning
Proudly	With a strong, happy feeling about something you've done
Half-brother	A brother who shares one parent with you
Blamed	Said that someone is responsible for a mistake
Sidewalk	A path for people to walk beside a road
Pretended	Acted in a way that is not true
Whistled	Made a sound by blowing air through the lips or teeth

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❓ Comprehension Questions

1. How did Aunt Polly react when she saw the fence was finished?

2. Why did Tom get in trouble at dinner?

3. What did Tom see during his walk?

4. How did the girl react to Tom’s tricks?

5. What did Tom do when he got home?

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✅ Answers

1. She was surprised and thought Tom might be a good boy after all.

2. Sid broke a plate, but Aunt Polly blamed Tom.

3. He saw a beautiful girl in a blue dress in her garden.

4. She acted like she didn’t see him but secretly threw him a flower.

5. He climbed into his room quietly and went to bed thinking about the girl.

 

✦ IELTS Topic: Weather – Sunshine & Heat – 10 Useful Phrases

1. Scorching hot
   e.g., It was scorching hot in the desert — almost 45 degrees!

2. Heatwave
   e.g., The country experienced a week-long heatwave in July.

3. Blazing sunshine
   e.g., We sat outside in the blazing sunshine all afternoon.

4. Sweating buckets
   e.g., I was sweating buckets after walking in the heat.

5. Sunburn
   e.g., I forgot sunscreen and ended up with painful sunburn.

6. Clear blue skies
   e.g., We had clear blue skies every day during the holiday.

7. Boiling hot
   e.g., It was boiling hot on the bus — the air conditioning was broken.

8. Muggy weather
   e.g., The muggy weather made it feel hotter than it actually was.

9. Dry heat
   e.g., The dry heat in the mountains was more bearable than the humidity.

10. Sun-drenched
    e.g., We stayed in a sun-drenched villa by the sea.

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✦ IELTS Speaking Practice – Sunshine & Heat

Part 1: Introduction & Interview

1. Do you enjoy hot weather?

2. How do you stay cool in the summer?

3. Have you ever experienced a heatwave?

4. What do people do in your country during sunny days?

5. Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

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Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time when you experienced very hot or sunny weather.
You should say:

• where you were

• what the weather was like

• what you did
  and explain how you felt about the experience.

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✦ Sample Answers Using the Phrases

Part 1 Answers

1. Yes, I love sunny days — especially with clear blue skies.
2. I stay indoors during heatwaves and drink lots of water.
3. Last year, it was scorching hot for over a week — I got sunburn!
4. People go to the beach or sit in sun-drenched cafés.
5. I prefer warm weather, but not muggy conditions.

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Part 2 Sample Answer

One of the hottest days I’ve experienced was during a summer trip to southern Spain. It was boiling hot, around 40°C, with blazing sunshine from morning until sunset.

We stayed in a sun-drenched villa, which was beautiful but had no air conditioning. I remember sweating buckets just walking to the supermarket!

The heat was intense, but the clear blue skies and relaxed vibe made it worth it. I did get a bit of sunburn, though — lesson learned!

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✦ Comprehension Test: Sunshine & Heat Vocabulary

1. "It was scorching hot in the desert — almost 45 degrees!"
Q: What was the temperature like?

2. "The country experienced a week-long heatwave in July."
Q: What kind of weather occurred?

3. "We sat outside in the blazing sunshine all afternoon."
Q: What was the weather like?

4. "I was sweating buckets after walking in the heat."
Q: How did the speaker feel?

5. "I forgot sunscreen and ended up with painful sunburn."
Q: What happened due to forgetting sunscreen?

6. "We had clear blue skies every day during the holiday."
Q: What was the weather like?

7. "It was boiling hot on the bus — the air conditioning was broken."
Q: Why was the bus uncomfortable?

8. "The muggy weather made it feel hotter than it actually was."
Q: What made it uncomfortable?

9. "The dry heat in the mountains was more bearable than the humidity."
Q: What kind of heat was easier to handle?

10. "We stayed in a sun-drenched villa by the sea."
Q: What was the villa like?

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✦ Answer Key

1. Extremely hot.

2. An extended period of very hot weather.

3. Bright, strong sunlight.

4. Very hot and sweaty.

5. They got sunburn.

6. Sunny, with no clouds.

7. It was too hot and stuffy.

8. High humidity.

9. Dry heat.

10. Very sunny and bright location.