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The grammar lesson
- Short adjectives
- the + adjective + -esthot -> hottest · cool -> coolest
- Long adjectives
- the most + adjectivethe most important
- Irregular
- good -> bestthe best advice
Questions of comprehension
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- How many heatwaves has the UK had this year?
- Where was the hottest temperature on Thursday?
- Why is this summer breaking records?
- What advice do weather experts give?
Grammar exercises
on superlatives
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Alex:Jamie, the UK is facing another heatwave. How serious is the situation this time?
Jamie:Yes. This is the UK's third heatwave this year. On Thursday, the temperature reached 35.5 degrees in Surrey, making it the hottest day of the week.
Alex:That is a striking number. Was Surrey an exception, or was the heat spread evenly across the country?
Jamie:Surrey had the highest temperature. The south of England was warmer overall. Wales reached 31.3 degrees, while Scotland was cooler, at 29.3 degrees.
Alex:Those regional differences are clear. Does this year stand out when we compare it with past summers?
Jamie:It is. The UK has now had eight days at 34 degrees or more. That is the most 34-degree days ever recorded in one year, and more than in 1976 and 2020.
Alex:That record is significant. What effects are people and public services already seeing?
Jamie:Daily life becomes harder. Trains travel more slowly, and ambulance teams are very busy because extreme heat can affect people's health.
Alex:How does this compare with the heatwave in June, and how long could it continue?
Jamie:Not quite, fortunately. However, it could last longer, possibly until the end of next week.
Alex:Before we finish, what is the best advice for staying safe?
Jamie:Drink plenty of water, stay in the shade, and go outside in the morning when the temperature is coolest. Those simple steps can make a real difference.
The vocabulary
- a heatwaveseveral days of very hot weather
- the temperaturehow hot or cold it is
- to reachto get to a number or level
- a recordthe highest result ever
- to lastto continue for a time
- the shadea cool place out of the sun
- advicehelpful words about what to do
- busywith a lot of work to do
Vocabulary practice
- The UK is experiencing after several very hot days.
- The reached 35.5 degrees in Surrey.
- Forecasters expect the heat its highest level on Thursday.
- Eight days above 34 degrees set for the year.
- Experts expect the hot weather until next week.
- People should stay in during the hottest hours.
- The expert's is to drink plenty of water.
- Ambulance teams are very during extreme heat.
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