1. How do people's clothing change in different seasons?
Well, when the weather gets cold in the winter, people need to wear more layers, and the
materials of the clothing also change. Usually people wear wool sweaters when it's very cold, but
in the summer, we usually favor cotton, and light garments (= clothes). In the summer, girls are
more likely to wear skirts and dresses, but in the winter everyone wears trousers, and sometimes
people wear heavy tights underneath, even guys. In my hometown, the weather doesn't get
freezing, but because we don't have heaters inside, it can get pretty chilly, especially if you don't
move around. So we drink a lot of hot water to keep warm.
2. Are there any climate differences between southern China and northern China?
Yes, definitely. China is a huge country and the differences are quite obvious. The weather in
the north is continental with lots of snow and hot and dry summers. The south is tropical, with
humid weather conditions and warm temperatures all year round.
3. Do you think the climate has changed 77uch in recent years in your hometown?
Well, my grandparents always say that the weather has changed a lot, but I can't really notice
many differences myself, probably because I'm still very young. However, my grandparents
always complain that the weather varies (= changes) very quickly: one day is very warm and
humid, and the following is cold and windy. In addition, my grandparents say that the winters are
not as strong as they used to be. I think the 4 seasons were more obvious in the past. Nowadays,
the differences are very slim. It must be the effect of global warming, I suppose.
4. What are the consequences of global warming?
Well, global warming is synonymous with (= equals to) an increase in the temperatures on
Earth, so it obviously creates climate changes. Global warming causes seasonal changes, and it
also alters (= changes) the intensity (= the strength) and the frequency of climactic events. For
example, we seem to get more typhoons and hurricanes, and they are becoming stronger than in
the past, because the oceans are warmer. Climate changes also trigger heavy precipitations (=
rainfall) and snow storms, just like the one we experienced two years ago here in China. Broader
effects are expected to include the melting of the glaciers in the north and south poles, which will
result in rising sea levels worldwide. It's pretty scary.
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