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Emma: So, I think we'd better start planning what we're going to do for our group project. Have you guys had any ideas?
Tom: I was thinking we should do something on extreme weather events and explain them, but I think Alex had some different ideas.
Alex: Yes, maybe we should look into more localised weather conditions and the effects on the immediate environment.
E: That's a good idea. Alex. but I don't think we'd be able to get much data on that, and we don't really have time to do our own research. What about doing something about the seasons?
T: I think the seasons might be a bit too wide reaching, you know, when we take into account the wind patterns and pressure systems.
E: Maybe you're right.
A: Well, how about Tom's idea of extreme weather conditions?
E: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. It's easy to break down into separate parts and it certainly sounds more interesting!
T: I'd quite like to cover monsoons. I've been doing some reading on them and they're quite interesting.
E: Well, that sounds good. We should maybe take two areas each, that would make it easier for us to focus.
A: Well, we've got lots to choose from; we could do blizzards, heat waves, droughts, cyclones. There are loads! Why don't you do blizzards, Tom?
T: I don't fancy doing them, but I wouldn't mind doing something on floods. They're linked to monsoons, I think, so it will be an easy transition. What do you fancy doing, Alex?
A: Well, okay ... let's leave blizzards then if no one is interested. Ermm... I could cover winds.
E: But that isn't really extreme enough.
A: Hmm . I could do hurricanes, they're pretty exciting. How about doing cyclones, Emma?
E: I'd rather do heat waves and droughts. I think. I know a bit about them. I don't know anything about cyclones.
A: Cyclones are really interesting. I can cover them.
T: That sounds great. I was thinking about doing cyclones, but l'm happy for you to do them.
