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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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72 words
- A Yale doctor answers questions about dangerous summer heat.
- Extreme heat happens more often now, especially in summer.
- He learned to work in hot places while serving.
- He served many years and worked in combat zones.
- Heat can cause exhaustion or the serious heat stroke.
- Some heat illnesses need medical help from a doctor.
- He explains when to seek help and reduce risk.
- Knowing the dangers helps communities prepare for hotter summers.
Difficult words
- extreme — very large in degree or amount
- dangerous — likely to cause harm or injury
- exhaustion — very great tiredness and loss of energy
- heat stroke — serious illness when body is very hot
- illness — a sickness or health problemillnesses
- combat zone — an area where military fighting happenscombat zones
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Discussion questions
- Do you feel hot in summer where you live?
- Have you ever felt sick from heat?
- Do you know where to get medical help for heat?
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