Very Hot Weather in Europe

歐洲天氣極其炎熱


Introduction

Many countries in Europe are very hot now. The governments are trying to keep people safe.

目前許多歐洲國家天氣非常炎熱,各國政府正努力確保民眾安全。

Main Body

The weather is very hot because of a special air pattern. France, Spain, and the UK have the highest temperatures in many years. Experts say the earth is getting warmer.

由於一種特殊的氣流模式,天氣變得非常炎熱。法國、西班牙和英國的氣溫創下多年來的新高。專家表示地球正變得越來越暖和。

Cities are helping people. Amsterdam has cool areas for people to sit. France gives cheap cinema tickets to old people and children. Schools in Belgium and the UK moved tests to cool rooms.

各城市正提供協助。阿姆斯特丹設有涼爽區域供民眾休息。法國向長者和兒童提供廉價電影票。比利時和英國的學校將考試移至涼爽的房間內。

There are other problems too. Some people died in the water in France. There are many fires in Spain and Germany. Trains in the UK and Belgium are slow because the heat breaks the tracks.

此外還發生了其他問題。法國有民眾在水中喪生。西班牙和德國發生了許多火災。英國和比利時的火車行駛緩慢,因為高溫導致軌道損壞。

Conclusion

Leaders in Europe are still worried. They want to protect people and buildings from the heat.

歐洲領導人依然感到擔憂,他們希望保護民眾與建築物免受高溫影響。

Vocabulary Learning

🌡️ The Power of 'Very'

In the text, we see: "Very hot weather" and "Very hot now."

What is it? Use very before a describing word to make it stronger. It is the simplest way to add emotion or intensity to your English.

Examples from the story:

  • Hot \rightarrow Very hot

Try these common pairs for A2 level:

  • Cold \rightarrow Very cold
  • Big \rightarrow Very big
  • Slow \rightarrow Very slow

🌍 Who is doing what? (Simple Action)

Look at how the article describes actions using a simple pattern: Person/Group + Action + Goal

  • Governments \rightarrow trying to keep \rightarrow people safe.
  • Cities \rightarrow helping \rightarrow people.
  • France \rightarrow gives \rightarrow cheap tickets.

Tip: To reach A2, focus on this direct order. Don't overthink the sentence; just tell us who is acting and what they are doing.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who lead a country
Example:The government is making new rules for the city.
pattern (n.)
Something that happens again and again in a regular way
Example:The weather pattern shows it will rain tomorrow.
expert (n.)
A person who knows a lot about a subject
Example:The doctor is an expert in heart health.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from danger
Example:You should wear a hat to protect your skin from the sun.
track (n.)
The metal rails that a train moves on
Example:The train stopped because there was a problem with the track.
Practice A2 words in a crossword