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Question 1

Who would have thought it could be this cold in early December, especially in California.

Answer 1

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Question 2

I was freezing as soon as I got out of bed. The cold weather just hit me by surprise.

Answer 2

As soon as

Hit me by surprise

Question 3

Brace yourself for the rain this afternoon. Cold and wet, Yuck!
Not only this afternoon, but also the rest of the week.

Answer 3

Brace yourself for

Not only but also

Question 4

Oh, it is going to be miserable. I have a full class schedule today and tomorrow. To walk from class to class, I will have to juggle my books and my umbrella trying not to get wet.

Answer 4

Miserable

Juggle

Question 5

There is a slim chance of sunshine by Saturday. However, it will be foggy, windy, and rainy before the sun comes out this weekend.

Answer 5

Slim chance of

The sun comes out

Question 6

I can hardly remember when it rained last time. Well, as long as there is no thunder or lightning, I can bear it.

Answer 6

Hardly

As long as

Question 7

You are right, we are better off with no snow

Answer 7

Be better off with