Hot Weather Problems for the World Cup
世界盃面臨酷熱天氣問題
Introduction
It is very hot in the USA and Canada. This heat is a problem for the World Cup games.
美國和加拿大現在非常炎熱，這種酷熱天氣對世界盃賽事造成了問題。
Main Body
Cities like Philadelphia and Toronto are very hot. The air is wet and the sun is strong. Doctors say this is dangerous for old people and sick people.
像費城和多倫多這樣的城市非常炎熱。空氣潮濕且陽光強烈。醫生表示這對年長者和病患來說非常危險。
Toronto has water machines to cool people down. Doctors tell people to drink a lot of water. They say do not drink too much alcohol.
多倫多設有供水設備來幫人們降溫。醫生提醒人們要多喝水，並表示不要飲用過多酒精飲料。
FIFA is helping the players. Players get more water breaks during the game. There are air conditioners on the side of the field. Fans can bring one bottle of water into the stadium.
FIFA 正在幫助球員。球員在比賽期間可以獲得更多飲水休息時間。場邊設有空調設備。球迷可以攜帶一瓶水進入體育場。
Conclusion
The weather is still very hot. FIFA and the cities are trying to keep people safe.
天氣依然非常炎熱，FIFA 和各城市正努力確保人們的安全。
Vocabulary Learning
🌡️ How to describe 'Too Much' of something
In this story, we see words that describe intensity. To reach A2, you need to move beyond just saying "good" or "bad."
The Pattern: [Subject] + [is/are] + [Adjective]
- The air is wet → (Moderate)
- The sun is strong → (High power)
- It is very hot → (Extreme)
💧 Action Advice
Notice how the text gives orders or advice using "Do / Do not". This is the simplest way to tell someone what to do.
- Do: "Drink a lot of water"
- Don't: "Do not drink too much alcohol"
Quick Tip: Use "a lot of" for things you want more of (water) and "too much" for things that are a problem (alcohol/heat).
🏟️ Location Words
Look at these small words that tell us where things are:
- In the USA (Country)
- Into the stadium (Moving inside)
- On the side of the field (Surface)