How to Stay Safe in Very Hot Weather

如何在極端高溫天氣中保持安全


Introduction

It is very hot in Canada and the USA. People must take care of their bodies to stay healthy.

加拿大和美國現在天氣非常炎熱。人們必須照顧好自己的身體以保持健康。

Main Body

Some areas have 'heat domes'. This means the air is very hot and wet. Babies, old people, and sick people can get very ill. Heat stroke happens when the body gets too hot. You might feel dizzy or tired. You must get medical help quickly.

有些地區出現了「熱穹頂」。這意味著空氣非常炎熱且潮濕。嬰兒、老人和病患可能會病得很嚴重。當身體過熱時就會中暑。您可能會感到頭暈或疲倦。您必須迅速尋求醫療救助。

Do not go outside in the middle of the day. Go out early in the morning or at night. Wear light colors and loose clothes. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty.

不要在正午時分外出。請在清晨或夜晚外出。穿著淺色和寬鬆的衣服。佩戴太陽眼鏡以保護眼睛。即使不口渴也要經常喝水。

Cities like Dallas are hotter than the countryside. This is because concrete and roads hold the heat. The ground can be much hotter than the air. Use shade and cool areas when you walk to big events.

像達拉斯這樣的城市比鄉村更炎熱。這是因為混凝土和道路會蓄熱。地面溫度可能會比空氣高得多。在步行前往大型活動時,請利用陰影和涼爽區域。

Conclusion

Drink water, wear the right clothes, and stay out of the sun to stay safe.

多喝水、穿對的衣服並避免陽光直射,才能保持安全。

Vocabulary Learning

☀️ The 'Compare' Trick

When we want to say something is 'more' than another thing, we often add -er to the end of the word.

From the text:

  • Hot \rightarrow Hotter

How it works: City (Hotter) \rightarrow Countryside (Less hot)

Examples for you:

  • The ground is hotter than the air.
  • Dallas is hotter than the countryside.

👕 Quick Vocabulary: Clothing

  • Light colors: White, yellow, light blue (they keep you cool).
  • Loose clothes: Big shirts, wide pants (air can move inside).
  • Sunglasses: Glasses for the sun.

⚠️ Warning Words

When the text says "Must", it means it is 100% necessary. You have no choice.

  • Must get help \rightarrow Go to the doctor now!
  • Must take care \rightarrow Be careful with your health!

Vocabulary Learning

heat stroke (n.)
A serious condition when the body becomes too hot
Example:He had to go to the hospital because of heat stroke.
dizzy (adj.)
Feeling like everything is spinning and you might fall
Example:I felt dizzy after standing in the sun for too long.
loose (adj.)
Not tight; having extra space
Example:Wear loose clothes to stay cool in the summer.
thirsty (adj.)
Needing or wanting to drink water
Example:I am very thirsty after my long walk.
countryside (n.)
Land away from big towns or cities
Example:The countryside is usually cooler than the city.
concrete (n.)
A hard, grey material used to make roads and buildings
Example:The concrete sidewalk is very hot today.
shade (n.)
An area where the sun does not shine
Example:Let's sit in the shade of the big tree.
Practice A2 words in a crossword