European heatwave
Temperatures across Europe are expected to rise dramatically over the next few days, say experts.
Language challenge
'A long period of little or no rainfall, causing a water shortage' is a...
a) draught
b) drought
c) drowt
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The story
Europe is expecting near-record temperatures with special measures being put in place to prevent loss of life. In France, large parts of the country have been put on the second-highest weather alert. Paris and northern France are expected to be worst affected because of high humidity.
Key words and phrases
forecast
statement about the future based on knowledge and information
• The weather forecast says today will be bright and dry! Let's go to the beach!
• The economic forecast predicts a sharp drop in employment.
shade
relative darkness caused by something blocking light from the Sun
• It was so hot I needed to find some shade to sit under or I would have burnt.
• I just love this painting. There are so many different shades of red!
bask
relax and enjoy the Sun's light and warmth
• My cat loves to bask on our roof. She lies there in the Sun for hours!
• The pop star basked in the admiration of her fans.
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