Unit 8

Word

Definition

Example

cloudy

when the sky is covered with clouds.

It's cloudy, but the planes are still taking off.

fog

thick mist that makes it hard to see.

We couldn't see the lake because of all the fog.

foggy

when there is a lot of fog.

It is dangerous to drive when it's foggy.

ice

frozen water that is cold and hard.

There was ice on the road so we decided to go back to the hotel.

rainy

when there is a lot of rain.

We don't go camping when it's very rainy.

snow

soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in winter.

When I woke up and looked outside, the garden was covered in snow.

sun

the bright star that gives light and warmth to the Earth.

Let's go out and play – the sun is shining now.

sunny

when the sun is shining and there are few or no clouds.

It's so sunny today! I am going to stay inside.

thunderstorm

a storm with thunder, lightning, and rain.

We aren't taking the dog for a walk in this thunderstorm!

windy

when there is a lot of wind.

Don't wear a hat – it's too windy!

beach

an area of sand or stones next to the sea.

He could go to the beach if he is bored.

forest

a large area full of trees.

Can we take the dog for a walk in the forest?

hill

a small area of land that is higher than the ground around it.

You can see our house from the top of that hill.

mountain

a very high area of land, bigger than a hill.

Look! There's snow on the top of the mountain.

river

a long line of water that flows into a lake or sea.

Can we go for a boat trip on the river?

sky

the space above the Earth that you see when you look up.

It isn't cloudy so we can see a lot of stars in the sky tonight!

learn about

to get information or knowledge about something.

It's interesting to do experiments to learn about why things happen.

good at

able to do something well.

Suzi is good at singing and playing the guitar.

important to

having a lot of meaning or value for someone.

It's important to study hard for your exams.

learn about (sth) by

to get knowledge using a method (like reading, watching, or doing).

I learnt about cooking by watching a video on YouTube!

the best time for/to

the most suitable moment to do something.

What is the best time of the year to visit your country?

want to

to wish or desire to do something.

We all want to do well in the English test.

cloud

a white or grey shape in the sky that holds rain.

A big dark cloud covered the sun.

rain

water that falls from the sky in drops.

The rain stopped, and the sky became clear.