Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever received a weather warning in your area? If so, what did you do? If not, what kind of warning would surprise you?
- Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands? If so, what do you know about their weather? If not, where have you learned about Europe?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- proactive /proh-AK-tiv/
- strategic /struh-TEE-jik/
- hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/
- concert /KON-surt/
- danger /DEYN-jer/
[adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to events
The teacher was proactive and gave help before problems started.
[adjective] – done as part of a plan to achieve a goal
The team made a strategic plan to win the game.
[adjective] – dangerous or risky
The road was hazardous because of heavy rain.
[noun] – a musical show performed in front of an audience
We saw a rock concert in the park last weekend.
[nun] – the possibility of harm or bad things happening
Fire is a big danger to dry forests.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
On June 22, 2025, government offices in the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands gave health warnings because of a strong heat wave across northern Europe. The UK Met Office said temperatures in eastern England could go as high as 34°C, which is 12°C higher than usual. In France, western and southern areas had even hotter weather, with forecasts reaching 38°C. The UK Health Security Agency raised an amber alert for people who are older than 65 or have heart and lung problems. France’s weather group said that even healthy people may be in danger. The Netherlands changed plans for big public events, including Amsterdam’s 750th-year celebration. These actions show a proactive and strategic response to hazardous temperatures.
Many events were affected by the hot weather. In Paris, people at the Paris Air Show stayed under a Boeing 777 plane to escape the sun. In the Netherlands, some marathons and concerts were canceled. Experts explained that this heat wave shows the acceleration of climate change. A study from the Met Office shared that 40°C days in the UK are now over 20 times more common than in the 1960s. The research gives a compelling and significant message that strong climate actions are needed. Better planning can help people stay safe during hot weather. Governments were reminded to be resilient and act early to reduce health dangers.
Many events were affected by the hot weather. In Paris, people at the Paris Air Show stayed under a Boeing 777 plane to escape the sun. In the Netherlands, some marathons and concerts were canceled. Experts explained that this heat wave shows the acceleration of climate change. A study from the Met Office shared that 40°C days in the UK are now over 20 times more common than in the 1960s. The research gives a compelling and significant message that strong climate actions are needed. Better planning can help people stay safe during hot weather. Governments were reminded to be resilient and act early to reduce health dangers.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What happened in the UK, France, and the Netherlands on June 22, 2025?
- What did the UK Met Office say about the temperature in eastern England?
- Which areas in France had even hotter weather during the heatwave?
- Why did the UK Health Security Agency raise an amber alert?
- What did France’s weather group say about the heat?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever stayed inside because of hot weather? If so, what did you do? If not, what would you do to stay cool?
- Have you ever attended an outdoor concert or event? If so, how was the weather? If not, what kind of event would you join?
- Do you agree that canceling outdoor events is a good way to keep people safe?
- Why do you think the Netherlands canceled public events during the heatwave?
- What problems can happen if a country does not prepare for hot weather?