A1AI-generatedOctober 2, 2026·2 min read·280 words·6 vocab words·Source: Phys.org

Europe has a very hot summer

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Europe has a very hot summer
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In brief

Europe had a very hot summer this year. It was the hottest summer for many places. The heat was bad for the body. Many people felt sick. There was also little water in the rivers. This was a big problem for everyone. The climate is changing and the world is getting warmer.

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Europe is very hot. The is here. The is long. It is the hottest for Europe. The is bad. Many people are sad. The is a big It is a big for the The is not cool. The is too hot. There is a name for this. It is stress. The is everywhere in Europe. Fifty-two percent of Europe is hot. This is a big number. The is very strong. The is not good for the The can feel bad. A person can feel dizzy. A person can have a headache. The is very dangerous.

There are many waves. A wave is a time of very high There are four big waves. These waves are in the The is long and hot. The starts early in the spring. This is not normal. The is very persistent. The stays for a long time.

There is little The rivers are low. The is important. We need for plants. We need for power. The low is a The and the low are together. This is a bad year for Europe. The climate is changing. The world is getting warmer. Europe is warming fast. The is a big risk today. People are careful. They stay inside. They drink The is a big story. It is a story about the weather. It is a story about the earth. The is over. We look at the facts now. The facts are clear. The is very hot.

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Comprehension
Question 1 of 2

What is the problem in Europe?

Grammar spotlight

Subject + be + adjective

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Using the verb 'to be' to describe states.

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“Europe is very hot.”

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Neutral register

Scenario: Talking about the weather

  1. 01“It is very hot.”
  2. 02“I need water.”
  3. 03“The sun is strong.”

Register tip · informal

🔑Key Phrases

“The heat is bad”— High temperatures are causing problems

Simple way to express negative impact

Subject-verb-adjective

The cold is bad.

“The rivers are low”— There is not enough water in the rivers

Describes a common environmental issue

Plural noun + be + adjective

The apples are red.

“The heat is a big problem”— The temperature is causing a major issue

Basic structure for identifying an issue

Subject-verb-noun phrase

The test is a big problem.

Accent

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Europe has a very hot summer

💬Discussion Questions

Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.

  1. 1

    Why is the summer heat bad for people?

    Evaluate
  2. 2

    What do you do to stay cool?

    Personal
  3. 3

    Is your city getting warmer?

    Compare
  4. 4

    Do you like hot or cold weather?

    Personal
  5. 5

    Is water important for your city?

    Evaluate
  6. 6

    What happens when it is too hot?

    Predict
  7. 7

    Do people in your city talk about the weather?

    Personal
  8. 8

    Is the weather different now than before?

    Compare

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