Very Hot Weather in Europe and North America

歐洲與北美洲天氣極熱


Introduction

Europe and North America have very hot weather. Many people died. Hospitals and buildings have big problems.

歐洲與北美洲天氣極熱,許多人死亡,醫院與建築物面臨嚴重問題。

Main Body

The UK, France, and Spain had the hottest days ever. Many people died because of the heat. Some children died too.

英國、法國與西班牙經歷了有史以來最熱的天氣。許多人因高溫而死亡,部分兒童也不幸喪生。

Hospitals in England have problems. The machines are too hot and do not work. Doctors must treat patients in hallways because the rooms are too hot.

英格蘭的醫院面臨問題。設備因過熱而無法運作,由於病房內溫度過高,醫生必須在走廊為病人治療。

Many children in England live in hot houses. These houses keep heat inside. This is dangerous for babies. They need cool air and water to stay safe.

英格蘭許多兒童居住在悶熱的房屋中。這些房屋會將熱氣困在室內,對嬰兒而言非常危險。他們需要涼爽的空氣與水分才能確保安全。

Conclusion

The weather is too hot and the buildings are old. We must change the buildings to save lives.

天氣過熱且建築物老舊,我們必須改造建築以挽救生命。

Vocabulary Learning

🌡️ Focus: The Power of "TOO"

In this text, we see the word too used many times. It does not mean "also" here. It means "more than we want" or "a problem."

How it works: too + adjectiveProblem

  • Too hot → It is a problem for the body. \rightarrow The weather is too hot.
  • Too hot → The machines stop working. \rightarrow The machines are too hot.

Comparison for A2 Learners:

  • Very hot: Just a fact. (It is 35 degrees).
  • Too hot: A danger or a mistake. (People are getting sick).

Quick Word List from Text:

  • Dangerous (Bad/Risk)
  • Safe (Good/No risk)
  • Treat (Help a sick person)

Key Idea: When you see too, think of a ❌ sign.

Vocabulary Learning

treat (v.)
To give medical care to a sick or injured person
Example:The doctor needs to treat the patient's arm.
patient (n.)
A person who is receiving medical help
Example:The patient is waiting for the doctor in the room.
hallway (n.)
A long passage in a building from one room to another
Example:Please do not leave your bags in the hallway.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause a problem
Example:It is dangerous to walk on the road without looking.
Practice A2 words in a crossword