Very Hot Weather in New Jersey and Europe

紐澤西與歐洲天氣極端高溫

Jul 4, 2026, 18:40
EuropeHealth

Introduction

Many people died because of very hot weather in New Jersey and Europe. The heat also broke many things.

許多人因為紐澤西與歐洲的極端高溫而死亡。熱浪也導致許多設施損壞。

Main Body

In New Jersey, 19 people died from the heat. Many people lived in homes without air conditioning. The weather is very hot and the air is not clean. Some trains stopped working because of storms.

在紐澤西，有19人因高溫死亡。許多人居住在沒有空調的房屋中。天氣極其炎熱且空氣品質不佳。部分列車因風暴而停止運行。

There is a big risk of rain and floods tonight. This happens sometimes, but it is very dangerous.

今晚有較高的降雨與淹水風險。雖然這種情況偶爾會發生，但非常危險。

In Europe, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands had a big problem. About 3,700 people died from the heat. Many old people died in their homes. Scientists say this happens because the Earth is getting warmer.

在歐洲，法國、比利時與荷蘭面臨嚴重問題。約有3,700人因高溫死亡。許多長者在家中過世。科學家表示，這是因為地球暖化所導致的。

Conclusion

The weather is still dangerous. People must stay safe and cool.

天氣依然危險。人們必須注意安全並保持涼爽。

Vocabulary Learning

🌡️ THE 'BECAUSE' CONNECTION

In the text, we see why things happen. To reach A2, you need to link your ideas.

How it works: [Result] →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow [Noun/Thing]

Examples from the story:

  • Many people died →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow very hot weather.
  • Trains stopped →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow storms.

🌍 DESCRIBING CHANGE

Look at this sentence: "The Earth is getting warmer."

When something is changing right now, we use: is/are + [word]ing.

  • The Earth is getting warmer. (Change in progress)
  • The weather is becoming dangerous. (Change in progress)

📦 QUICK VOCABULARY

WordSimple Meaning
RiskA chance that something bad happens
FloodsToo much water on the street
CleanNot dirty
SafeNot in danger

Vocabulary Learning

air conditioning (n.)
A system that keeps the air in a room cool
Example:It is very hot today, so I turned on the air conditioning.
risk (n.)
The possibility that something bad will happen
Example:There is a risk of rain, so take an umbrella.
floods (n.)
A lot of water covering an area that is usually dry
Example:The heavy rain caused floods in the city.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause problems
Example:Walking alone in the dark can be dangerous.
scientists (n.)
People who study nature and science to find facts
Example:Scientists are studying why the Earth is getting warmer.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→