Rain of Seattle.pptVIP

* * * * * Rain of Seattle Rain of Seattle Text Learning After-reading exercises 1 Ive got a deep secret few people understand and even fewer will admit to sharing. Its time to tell the truth: I love the rain, deeply and passionately and more than the sun. At least I live in the right place, famous for its damp weather and genuine rainforest. I cant imagine living anywhere else than the Pacific Northwest. Gray clouds cause many people around here to suffer from emotional disorder. Yet I welcome the rain. T Rain of Seattle 2 Local folks will say they like how rain keeps the city green, how clean the air tastes afterwards. My real reason for enjoying the rain lies in pure selfishness—when its raining outside, I dont have to do anything. I can spend the afternoon reading, build a fire and make a big pot of tea. Nobody expects me to leave my house or do anything productive. Maybe I’ll invite a few friends over to watch an old movie or play a board game. Friends expectations are low and easy to meet. T Rain of Seattle 3 Summer in Seattle is beautiful but exhausting. The sunny weather and blue skies draw people from their cozy little homes, ready to dry out and have fun. People go hiking, biking, or boating. Folks work in their gardens, wash their cars and attend outdoor concerts in the park all in the same day! It’s a sin around here not to thoroughly enjoy every moment of every golden day. Therefore, its embarrassing to answer Did you get out and enjoy the sunshine this weekend? with No, I stayed inside. T Rain of Seattle 4 Another mark in rains favor is that my body doesnt betray me when its cold and damp outside. Throughout the winter, people wear several layers, with perhaps several extra pounds here and there. In June I dig out my shorts to discover my legs resemble cottage cheese. I dread buying a swimsuit, as horror and frustration make me cry in the dressing room. T Rain of Seattle 5 Even my taste buds prefer the rain. When it storms outside, its time for hot choc