Very Hot Weather in North America

北美洲天氣極端炎熱

Jul 3, 2026, 22:35

It is very hot in the eastern United States and Canada. This heat causes problems for trains, electricity, and public events.

美國東部和加拿大目前非常炎熱。這次熱浪導致火車、電力和公共活動出現問題。

The weather is too hot for many people. New York City opened cool buildings and swimming pools to help people stay safe.

天氣對許多人來說太炎熱了。紐約市開設了避暑中心和游泳池，以幫助人們保持安全。

Trains are slow or stopped because of the heat. Electricity costs more money. In Canada, many people have no power because of storms.

火車因為高溫而減速或停駛。電費價格增加。在加拿大，許多人因為風暴而停電。

Some parties and parades stopped. Soccer games in Philadelphia and Miami are dangerous. Players must drink more water.

部分派對和遊行活動停止。費城和邁阿密的足球賽事十分危險，球員必須飲用更多水。

Scientists say this happens because of climate change. People burn oil and gas, and the world gets hotter.

科學家表示這是由於氣候變遷。人類燃燒石油和天然氣，導致全球氣溫升高。

The weather is still hot. Cooler air will come on Monday.

天氣依然炎熱。週一將會迎來較涼的空氣。

Look at this sentence: "The weather is too hot for many people."

In English, we use too when something is a problem. It is more than just "very."

Patterns from the text:

Notice how the text connects a Cause to a Result using simple words:

Cause $\rightarrow$ Result

Key Vocabulary for A2:

cause (v.)

To make something happen

Example:The heavy rain can cause floods in the city.

electricity (n.)

The energy used to power lights and machines

Example:We use electricity to charge our phones.

parade (n.)

A public march or celebration in the street

Example:Many people watched the colorful parade in the city.

dangerous (adj.)

Not safe; likely to cause harm

Example:It is dangerous to swim in the ocean during a storm.

climate change (n.)

The long-term change in the Earth's weather patterns

Example:Climate change makes the summers hotter every year.