Big Weather Problems for Africa in 2026

2026年非洲將面臨嚴重天氣問題


Introduction

Scientists say a big weather event called El Niño will happen in 2026. This will cause bad weather and food problems in Africa.

科學家表示,2026年將會發生一場稱為「聖嬰現象」的大型天氣事件,這將導致非洲出現惡劣天氣與糧食問題。

Main Body

The ocean is getting warm. This makes the weather change. Southern Africa will be very dry. Eastern and Central Africa will have too much rain and floods. The world is already warm, so these problems are worse.

海洋正在變暖,這使得天氣發生改變。南部非洲將會非常乾旱。東部與中部非洲則會出現過量降雨與洪災。世界已經在變暖,因此這些問題變得更加嚴重。

Many people need help. The UN wants 200 million dollars for 8.8 million people. Some countries have new laws to help. But they do not have enough money. Many people might leave their homes because they have no food.

許多人需要幫助。聯合國希望籌得 2 億美元以援助 880 萬人。部分國家制定了新法律來提供幫助,但他們資金不足。許多人可能會因為缺乏食物而離開家園。

Farmers must change their plants. They should grow sorghum and millet. These plants grow well in bad weather. They are better than corn and wheat. Rich countries must give money to local groups to help.

農民必須改變種植的作物。他們應該種植高粱與小米,這些植物在惡劣天氣下生長良好,比玉米和小麥更合適。富裕國家必須向當地組織提供資金以提供援助。

Conclusion

Africa has a big problem with weather. The world must give money quickly to help people.

非洲在天氣方面面臨重大問題。全球必須迅速提供資金以提供援助。

Vocabulary Learning

🌍 The 'Cause and Effect' Pattern

Look at how the text connects an action to a result. This is how you tell a story or explain a problem in A2 English.

Pattern: [Something Happens] \rightarrow [This makes something else happen]

  • Ocean gets warm \rightarrow Weather changes
  • No food \rightarrow People leave homes
  • World is warm \rightarrow Problems are worse

🛠️ Word Swap: 'Better' Choices

In the text, the author compares things to show a solution. Use these simple words to compare items:

Instead of this...Use this...Why?
Corn / WheatSorghum / MilletThey grow better in bad weather.
Old lawsNew lawsThey are designed to help now.

💡 Useful Action Words

To reach A2, focus on these strong, simple verbs found in the text:

  • Cause (to make something happen)
  • Change (to make something different)
  • Give (to provide help or money)

Vocabulary Learning

event (n.)
Something that happens
Example:The party was a very happy event.
cause (v.)
To make something happen
Example:Heavy rain can cause floods in the city.
floods (n.)
Too much water covering the land
Example:The floods destroyed many houses near the river.
laws (n.)
Official rules for a country
Example:Drivers must follow the traffic laws.
sorghum (n.)
A type of grain used for food
Example:Sorghum can grow in very dry places.
millet (n.)
A type of small seed used for food
Example:Farmers grow millet because it needs little water.
Practice A2 words in a crossword