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Would you like to live in a place that is dry or wet?

Hmm, well, I think I’d have to say something in between, for example, a little moderate and maybe a little humid, as I think wet means a lot of rain, and I can’t say I’m keen on a lot of rain.

On the other hand, a dry place, like most cities up north, where it usually rains just a little for most of the year, will make my skin rough. Water tends to be an issue in dry places, too, and I simply cannot imagine living without enough water. Wet places, on the other hand, guarantee lots of water and moisture in the air.

But like I said, I think the best would be a temperate climate that has sufficient rain or humidity, but not so frequent where carrying an umbrella everywhere you go is a must, mind you, I absolutely do prefer living in ‘greenish’ surroundings, so wetter rather than drier is best.

• something in between 介于两者之间
• moderate 温和的；适中的
• humid 湿润的
• keen on 热衷于
• make my skin rough 让我的皮肤很粗糙
• moisture in the air 空气湿度
• temperate climate 温和的气候；温带气候
• sufficient 充足的
• humidity 湿度
• is a must 是必须的
• greenish surroundings 绿色的环境

Does it rain much in your city?

Hmm, I’d have to say that it certainly isn’t infrequent, for example, summers often witness drizzles or rainstorms, even typhoons and during the spring, walls of lower-floor apartments tend to develop mold as a result of long stretches of rainy days.

However, in saying that, summers can also see long periods of sunny days, and in the fall and winter, we can go for months without a proper rainstorm at all, and with blue skies and even a moderate temperature, so overall, I’d have to say that it can rain a lot during certain months and seasons of the year, but then it can also see long periods of dry weather, so sort of a mix.

Generally, though, the air is quite humid, and we do seem to get rain when needed.

• infrequent 罕见；稀少
• drizzle 毛毛雨
• rainstorm 暴雨
• typhoon 台风
• long stretches of/long periods of 长时间的

Do you like rainy days?

Yeah, I don’t mind rainy days, but only if I don’t have to go out. One of the things that I really enjoy is reading by my living room window on a day when it’s pouring outside.

The sound of rain somehow offers me a type of solace and I can relax and focus on my book at the same time. However, in saying that, I dread going out on a rainy day, you know, soaking wet feet and the bottoms of your skirt or jeans get sopping wet no matter what you do to avoid the rain.

• pouring outside 外面下倾盆大雨
• solace 慰藉；安抚
• dread 厌恶；害怕
• sopping wet 湿透

Would you change your plan if it rained?

I’d have to say yes, for sure, at least if I can. As mentioned just now, I hate to go out on a rainy day and so I’ll cancel my plans if it rains and stay at home instead, if possible. A book and coffee are my best companions on a rainy day.

• cancel my plans 取消计划
• best companions 最好的伴侣

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