India Has Very Little Rain
印度雨量極少
Introduction
India is not getting enough rain this year. This is a problem for farms and the weather.
印度今年的雨量不足，這對農場和天氣造成了問題。
Main Body
India has 40% less rain than usual. Some parts of the country have almost no rain. This is one of the driest times since 1901.
印度的雨量比平時減少了40%。該國部分地區幾乎沒有雨水。這是自1901年以來最乾旱的時期之一。
Warm water in the Pacific Ocean causes this. The winds are weak. They do not bring water from the sea to the land.
太平洋的暖水導致了這種情況。風力微弱，無法將海水帶到陸地上。
Farmers need rain for rice and soy beans. In Punjab, farmers must use water from the ground because there is no rain. The weather is very hot.
農民種植稻米和大豆需要雨水。在旁遮普邦，由於沒有雨水，農民必須使用地下水。天氣非常炎熱。
Conclusion
India needs more rain. El Niño and weak winds make the land dry. This is bad for food and water.
印度需要更多雨水。聖嬰現象與微弱的風使土地乾涸，這對食物和水資源非常不利。
Vocabulary Learning
🌊 The 'Cause and Effect' Link
In English, we use simple words to show why something happens. Look at these patterns from the text:
Pattern A: [Thing] causes [Problem]
- Warm water → causes this (the dry weather)
Pattern B: [Thing] makes [Thing] [Adjective]
- Weak winds → make the land → dry
💡 Simple Word Bank for A2
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Usual | Normal |
| Weak | Not strong |
| Driest | Most dry |
⚠️ Quick Tip: 'Less' vs 'Little'
- Little rain: Not a lot of rain (general).
- Less rain: A smaller amount than before (comparing).