Very Hot Weather in the UK and Europe
英國與歐洲天氣極熱
Introduction
The UK and Europe have very hot weather. The temperatures are higher than ever before. This is bad for people's health.
英國與歐洲目前天氣極熱。氣溫比以往任何時候都高，這對人們的健康不利。
Main Body
In June, the UK was very hot. One place had a temperature of 37.7°C. This is the hottest June ever. Many countries in Europe were also very hot. Some places were over 40°C.
六月時，英國非常炎熱。其中一個地方的溫度達到 37.7°C，這是史上最熱的六月。歐洲許多國家也非常炎熱，部分地區甚至超過 40°C。
Scientists say this happens because people change the climate. The ice melts and the sea gets warm. This makes the land hotter. Greenhouse gases cause this problem.
科學家表示，這是因為人類改變了氣候。冰川融化且海水變暖，導致陸地變得更熱。溫室氣體造成了這個問題。
Now, the UK has more hot weather. Some places will reach 34°C. The government tells people to be careful. Some cities tell people they cannot use water hoses for gardens.
現在英國出現更多高溫天氣。部分地區將達到 34°C。政府提醒民眾要小心，部分城市通知民眾不能使用花園水管澆水。
Conclusion
The weather will stay hot until the middle of July.
天氣將持續炎熱直到七月中旬。
Vocabulary Learning
🌡️ Comparing Things
In the text, we see how to describe something that is 'more' than another thing. This is a key skill for A2 learners.
The Pattern: [Adjective] + ER + THAN
- Higher (High → Higher) "Temperatures are higher than ever before."
- Hotter (Hot → Hotter) "This makes the land hotter."
Quick Rule: If a word is short, just add -er to the end to compare two things.
🌍 Action & Result
Look at how the text connects a cause to a result using simple verbs:
- People change Climate changes
- Ice melts Sea gets warm
- Sea warm Land hotter
Key A2 Vocabulary from the text:
- Reach (to get to a number/level)
- Cause (to make something happen)
- Careful (to be safe)