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 Hotter
How it works:
City (Hotter) 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 Go to the doctor now!
- Must take care Be careful with your health!