Extreme Heat Warning: Temperatures Reach 49°C in Algeria
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Algeria is having very hot weather. The weather office gave a warning about the heat. This warning is called a BMS. It means big heat is coming.
The temperature will go up to 49 degrees Celsius. This will happen in several wilayas. A wilaya is a province in Algeria. Many areas will feel this heat.
People need to be careful in this hot weather. High temperatures can be dangerous for health. People should drink water and stay in the shade.
Other news is also about the economy. A company called Naftal is giving out more tires. This can help cars in the hot weather.
One area called Dala is starting to use more digital tools. This means more computers and technology for daily work.
Vocabulary3 words
- warning
- words that tell people about danger
- temperature
- how hot or cold something is
- wilayas
- provinces or regions in Algeria
Quiz
Answer key
1. 49°C 2. A weather warning 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Algeria is having very hot _____. The weather office gave a _____ about the heat.
The _____ will go up to 49 degrees Celsius. This will happen in several _____.
People need to be _____ in this hot weather. High temperatures can be _____ for health.
Other news is also about the _____. A company called Naftal is giving out more _____.
One area called Dala is starting to use more _____ tools.