Europe has a very hot summer

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.
Europe is very hot. The summer is here. The summer is long. It is the hottest summer for Europe. The heat is bad. Many people are sad. The heat is a big problem. It is a big problem for the body. The body is not cool. The body is too hot. There is a name for this. It is heat stress. The heat is everywhere in Europe. Fifty-two percent of Europe is hot. This is a big number. The heat is very strong. The heat is not good for the body. The body can feel bad. A person can feel dizzy. A person can have a headache. The heat is very dangerous.
There are many heat waves. A heat wave is a time of very high heat. There are four big heat waves. These heat waves are in the summer. The summer is long and hot. The heat starts early in the spring. This is not normal. The heat is very persistent. The heat stays for a long time.
There is little water. The rivers are low. The water is important. We need water for plants. We need water for power. The low water is a problem. The heat and the low water are together. This is a bad year for Europe. The climate is changing. The world is getting warmer. Europe is warming fast. The heat is a big risk today. People are careful. They stay inside. They drink water. The heat is a big story. It is a story about the weather. It is a story about the earth. The summer is over. We look at the facts now. The facts are clear. The summer is very hot.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
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Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
What is the problem in Europe?
Subject + be + adjective
Using the verb 'to be' to describe states.
“Europe is very hot.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Talking about the weather
- 01“It is very hot.”
- 02“I need water.”
- 03“The sun is strong.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Simple way to express negative impact
The cold is bad.
Describes a common environmental issue
The apples are red.
Basic structure for identifying an issue
The test is a big problem.
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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
Why is the summer heat bad for people?
Evaluate - 2
What do you do to stay cool?
Personal - 3
Is your city getting warmer?
Compare - 4
Do you like hot or cold weather?
Personal - 5
Is water important for your city?
Evaluate - 6
What happens when it is too hot?
Predict - 7
Do people in your city talk about the weather?
Personal - 8
Is the weather different now than before?
Compare
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