Very Hot Weather in Europe and North America
歐洲與北美洲出現極端高溫
Introduction
In 2026, Europe and North America had very hot weather. Many people died and machines stopped working. People now talk about air conditioning.
2026年，歐洲與北美洲出現極端高溫。許多人因此死亡，機器也停止運作。人們現在開始討論起冷氣的問題。
Main Body
Europe was very hot. The UK and Hungary had record temperatures. Thousands of people died in Spain and France. Trains stopped and there was no water in some places.
歐洲非常炎熱。英國與匈牙利創下溫度紀錄。西班牙與法國有數千人死亡。火車停駛，部分地區甚至斷水。
People in Europe do not like air conditioning. They think it is too loud and bad for the earth. But in North America, many people have air conditioning. This used too much electricity and the power stopped in some cities.
歐洲人並不喜歡冷氣。他們認為冷氣太吵且對地球不利。但在北美洲，許多人使用冷氣。這耗費了過多電力，導致部分城市停電。
Some people say air conditioning is a normal tool. They say it does not hurt the earth very much. New machines can cool homes and save energy.
有些人認為冷氣是一種正常的工具。他們表示冷氣對地球的傷害並不大。新設備可以在為居家降溫的同時節省能源。
Conclusion
The world is getting hotter. We need better cooling systems to save lives.
世界正變得越來越炎熱。我們需要更好的冷卻系統來挽救生命。
Vocabulary Learning
🌡️ Describing 'Too Much'
In the text, we see a pattern for things that are wrong or problematic because there is too much of something.
The Pattern: Too + Adjective Negative Result
- Too loud People do not like it.
- Too much electricity The power stopped.
🛠️ Useful 'Tool' Words
Notice how the text describes things that help us. These are called Tools or Systems:
- Air conditioning (A tool to cool air)
- Cooling systems (The general name for these tools)
- Machines (The physical objects that do the work)
🌍 Simple Place Names
Look at how the text groups places:
- Big Areas: Europe, North America
- Specific Countries: UK, Hungary, Spain, France
Tip: Always use a capital letter for these names! (e.g., spain Spain)