Question

Rain has arrived after a long dry spell on the Earth. Imagine the Rain and the Earth have a conversation. Work in pairs and present the role-play. You may use the hints in the table given below.

You may start the conversation in the following way.

Rain: Greetings, Earth! It’s been a while since we’ve met. How have you been?

Earth: Hello Rain! I am so glad to see you.

To continue the conversation, use the hints given below.

Rain	Earth
Ask about how the Earth has been.	Respond and express relief at the arrival of Rain.
Speak about your long journey from the Earth to the sky and back again to the Earth.	Enquire why it took so long for Rain to arrive.
Ask about how the Earth can use the gift you brought—rain water.	Express gratitude for the gift of water.
Elaborate how much you enjoy being on the Earth.	Speak about how important Rain is to you—for agriculture, for plants and animals to survive.
Thank the Earth for the invite. Promise to return on time the next year.	Enquire how Rain feels about being on Earth.
	Invite Rain to join the celebration of the rivers, forests, and people of Earth.

Answer 1

Rain:	Greetings, Earth! It’s been a while since we’ve met. How have you been?
Earth:	Hello Rain! I am so glad to see you. I have been very dry and tired. Your arrival has brought me great relief.
Rain:	I am happy to be back. My journey has been long. I rose from the Earth as water vapour, travelled to the sky, formed clouds, and now I have returned as rain.
Earth:	Why did you take so long to come this time? My fields, plants, animals, and people were waiting for you.
Rain:	My journey depends on many natural conditions. Tell me, how will you use the gift of rainwater that I have brought?
Earth:	Thank you for this precious gift. I will store the water in rivers, lakes, ponds, and the soil. It will help farmers grow crops and provide water to plants and animals.
Rain:	I enjoy falling on your fields, forests, mountains, and rivers. Everything looks fresh and beautiful when I arrive.
Earth:	You are very important to me. Without you, crops cannot grow properly, plants may dry up, and animals and people may suffer from lack of water. How do you feel when you are here?
Rain:	I feel joyful when I see the fields turning green, rivers flowing, and people celebrating my arrival.
Earth:	Then please join the celebration of my rivers, forests, farmers, animals, and people. Everyone is happy to welcome you.
Rain:	Thank you, Earth, for the warm welcome. I promise to try to return on time next year.
Earth:	I will be waiting for you. Come back soon!