Extreme Heat

Open Ended

Where do you usually go to 'escap the heat'?

Open Ended

Do you like boiling hot or freezing cold more? Why?
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Multiple Choice

What has the United Nations weather agency warned about regarding extreme temperatures?

• Extreme temperatures are decreasing.

• Extreme temperatures are becoming common.

• Extreme temperatures only occur in certain regions.

• Extreme temperatures have no impact on climate change.

Fill in the Blank

Ｑ：How is climate change affecting heatwaves, according to scientists?

Ａ：It makes heatwaves ______, hotter and more ________.

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Multiple Choice

Name two countries where temperatures went above 50oC (122oF) recently.

• Japan and Italy

• USA and China

• Spain and Greece

• Mexico and Brazil

Fill in the Blank

Ｑ：What advice have authorities given to people in response to the hot weather?

Ａ：To stay in the _____ and drink more water

Multiple Choice

In first paragrpah, there is a word 'mercury'. (line 13)

What might be the meaning of the word in the article?

• temperature

• hot weather

• water

• planet

Open Ended

What does the term "the new normal" mean in the context of the article?

How is this related to the changing climate?

Open Ended

Why do you think people are choosing to travel to cooler countries due to extreme heat?

How might this impact the tourism industry in hot regions?

Open Ended

In your opinion, what steps can individuals take to adapt to extreme temperatures?

How might communities and governments support people in dealing with the effects of climate change?