A weather forecaster – B2 English Listening Test

Laura Armstrong: weather forecaster

Laura currently works as a weather forecaster at a 1 station.

Laura refers to what forecasters call weather 2 before she makes a forecast each day.

Part of Laura’s job on ‘big weather days’ is to provide 3 and maintain website information.

Laura’s interest in the weather grew from a fear of 4 when she was younger.

Laura says the most important skill in weather forecasting is deciding what 5 mean.

Laura initially did a 6 course, unlike many other weather forecasters.

Laura says forecasters are often criticised for not being 7 enough in their predictions.

Laura is interested in discovering more about 8 later in her career.

Laura says it is possible to gain work experience in the 9 section of a weather organisation.

Laura has given weather forecasts at important sports events, like a 10 competition last year.