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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Australia is facing many extreme weather events this summer.
- There were long heatwaves and heavy tropical storms across states.
- Large bushfires burned in national parks and forests nearby.
- Floods seriously affected many communities in northern remote areas.
- Coral bleaching killed many corals on parts of the reef.
- People lost houses and had to move to safety.
- Insurance became more expensive for many householders this year.
- Scientists warn these events are linked to human-caused climate change.
Difficult words
- heatwave — a long period of very hot weatherheatwaves
- bushfire — a wildfire that burns in forests and bushesbushfires
- flood — when water covers land that is usually dryFloods
- coral bleaching — when corals lose their color and die
- insurance — a system to pay money after damage or loss
- climate change — big change in the usual weather over time
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Discussion questions
- Have you experienced very hot weather this year?
- Have you ever seen a flood where you live?
- Do you worry about climate change?
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