France Bans Alcohol During Very Hot Weather

法國在極端高溫天氣禁止飲酒


Introduction

The French government says people cannot drink alcohol in some areas. It is very hot and there is a big music party.

法國政府表示部分地區禁止飲酒。目前天氣非常炎熱,且有一個大型音樂派對。

Main Body

The weather is very hot. Some places are 41 degrees Celsius. The government says no alcohol at state events. This helps doctors and hospitals help sick people.

天氣非常炎熱。部分地區達到攝氏 41 度。政府表示在國家活動中禁止飲酒。這有助於醫生和醫院救治病人。

Many schools are closed. 845 schools shut down. Some trains do not run. This is because of the heat.

許多學校關閉。共有 845 所學校停課。部分列車停駛,這也是因為高溫所致。

Paris keeps parks open longer. People can go there to stay cool. President Macron says people must help old people and children.

巴黎延長了公園的開放時間。人們可以去那裡避暑。馬克龍總統表示,人們必須幫助老人和兒童。

Conclusion

France is still very hot. Schools are closed and people cannot drink alcohol in public.

法國依然非常炎熱。學校關閉,且人們不能在公共場所飲酒。

Vocabulary Learning

🌡️ The 'State of Being' Pattern

In this text, we see a simple way to describe the world using the word is and are. This is the fastest way to reach A2 level because it lets you describe everything around you.

1. Single things (Singular)

  • The weather is hot. \rightarrow One thing/idea
  • It is very hot. \rightarrow One situation

2. Many things (Plural)

  • Some places are 41 degrees. \rightarrow Multiple spots
  • Schools are closed. \rightarrow Many buildings

Quick Rule: Use IS for 1 \rightarrow Use ARE for 2+


Vocabulary Spotlight: Action Words

  • Ban/Cannot: Stop something from happening.
  • Shut down: To close.
  • Stay cool: To not be hot.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government makes new laws for the city.
alcohol (n.)
Drinks like wine or beer that can make you feel dizzy
Example:Some people do not drink alcohol for health reasons.
state (adj.)
Related to the official government of a country
Example:The president attended a state event yesterday.
public (adj.)
An area where anyone can go, not private
Example:It is not allowed to smoke in a public park.
Practice A2 words in a crossword