Big Fires in Canada and the UK

Introduction

Canada and the UK have more big fires now. Cities must prepare for these fires.

Main Body

In 2016, a big fire in Canada destroyed 3,200 buildings. Experts say the earth is warmer now. Because of this, more land burns in Canada. In 2022, fires in the UK moved from farms to houses. They destroyed 70 homes. The fire fighters did not have enough water or special training. Now, leaders are buying new trucks and tools. They want to stop fires before they reach houses. This is important because many houses are close together.

Conclusion

Big fires are more common now. People need better training and better buildings to stay safe.

Learning

πŸͺ΅ Connecting Ideas

Look at how the text explains why things happen. It uses the word Because.

The Pattern: Because of + [Thing] β†’\rightarrow [Result]

From the text:

  • Because of this β†’\rightarrow more land burns.

Simple examples for you:

  • Because of the rain β†’\rightarrow the street is wet.
  • Because of the heat β†’\rightarrow I am thirsty.

πŸš› Action Words (Past vs. Now)

Notice how the story changes time. A2 students must see the difference between what happened and what is happening.

Past (Done)

  • Destroyed
  • Moved
  • Did not have

Now (Current/Future)

  • Are buying
  • Want to stop
  • Need

Tip: When you see '-ed' at the end of a word, it usually means the action is finished.

Vocabulary Learning

fire
an uncontrolled blaze
Example:The fire spread quickly across the forest.
more (adv.)
to a greater degree or amount
Example:We need more water to fight the fires.
building
a structure with a roof and walls
Example:The building was damaged by the fire.
big (adj.)
large in size or amount
Example:The fire was a big blaze that covered many houses.
house
a home for people
Example:Many houses were destroyed in the fire.
fires (n.)
flames that burn
Example:The fires destroyed several buildings.
water
liquid used to drink or clean
Example:Firefighters need water to put out the fire.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:Now the cities must prepare for the fires.
training
learning skills to do something better
Example:She received training to become a firefighter.
cities (n.)
large towns with many people
Example:Cities in Canada have more fires now.
leader
a person who directs or guides others
Example:The leader organized the rescue team.
prepare (v.)
to get ready for something
Example:Cities must prepare for the fires.
truck
a vehicle used for carrying goods
Example:They bought new trucks to fight fires.
destroyed (v.)
to ruin or demolish
Example:The fire destroyed 70 homes.
tool
an item used to do work
Example:Firefighters use tools to cut through walls.
buildings (n.)
structures where people live or work
Example:The fire destroyed 3,200 buildings.
stop
to bring to an end or halt
Example:They want to stop the fire before it reaches houses.
experts (n.)
people who know a lot about something
Example:Experts say the earth is warmer now.
close
near in space or time
Example:The houses are close together.
say (v.)
to speak or express
Example:Experts say the earth is warmer now.
common
occurring frequently
Example:Big fires are common now.
earth (n.)
the planet we live on
Example:Experts say the earth is warmer now.
safe
protected from danger
Example:The new building is safer.
warmer (adj.)
having a higher temperature
Example:Experts say the earth is warmer now.
because (conj.)
for the reason that
Example:Because of this, more land burns in Canada.
land (n.)
the ground or area of the earth
Example:More land burns in Canada.
burns (v.)
to catch fire and burn
Example:More land burns in Canada.
moved (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:Fires moved from farms to houses.
farms (n.)
places where crops or animals are raised
Example:Fires moved from farms to houses.
houses (n.)
buildings where people live
Example:Fires moved from farms to houses.
fire (n.)
a flame that burns
Example:Fire fighters fight the fire.
fighters (n.)
people who fight something
Example:Fire fighters did not have enough water.
water (n.)
a clear liquid that is essential for life
Example:Fire fighters did not have enough water.
special (adj.)
different from the usual
Example:They did not have enough special training.
training (n.)
the process of learning a skill
Example:They did not have enough special training.
leaders (n.)
people who guide or direct others
Example:Leaders are buying new trucks.
buying (v.)
to acquire something by paying for it
Example:Leaders are buying new trucks.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:Leaders are buying new trucks.
trucks (n.)
large vehicles for carrying goods
Example:Leaders are buying new trucks.
tools (n.)
objects used to do work
Example:Leaders are buying new tools.
stop (v.)
to bring to an end
Example:They want to stop fires before they reach houses.
before (conj.)
earlier than something
Example:They want to stop fires before they reach houses.
reach (v.)
to arrive at a place
Example:They want to stop fires before they reach houses.
important (adj.)
having great value or significance
Example:This is important because many houses are close together.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:This is important because many houses are close together.
close (adj.)
near in distance
Example:Many houses are close together.
together (adv.)
in a group or combined
Example:Many houses are close together.
common (adj.)
happening frequently
Example:Big fires are more common now.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People need better training.
better (adj.)
of higher quality or more suitable
Example:People need better training.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:People need better buildings to stay safe.
safe (adj.)
free from danger or harm
Example:People need better buildings to stay safe.