French Town Asks People to Save Water After Drought Worsens
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A town in Haute-Savoie, France, has a big problem. There is not enough water. The town leaders say "the situation is serious." They are asking people to use less water right now.
France is having a drought. This means there is very little rain. The drought is getting worse in Haute-Savoie. Rivers and small streams need rain to stay full.
One river is called the Usses. Some small streams that flow into it are already dry. Because of this, the river is now at "crisis" level. This is the most serious level for water problems.
The town wants people to stop wasting water. People can use less water for showers, gardens, and cars. Local leaders say everyone must help now. They hope this will stop things from getting worse.
Vocabulary4 words
- serious
- very bad; important
- drought
- a long time with no rain
- consumption
- how much of something people use
- immediately
- right now; with no delay
Quiz
Answer key
1. Haute-Savoie, France 2. A drought with little rain 3. Crisis level
Fill-in-the-blank listening
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A town in Haute-Savoie, France, has a big problem. There is not enough _____. The town leaders say "the situation is _____." They are asking people to use _____ water right now.
France is having a _____. This means there is very little rain. The drought is getting _____ in Haute-Savoie. Rivers and small streams need rain to stay full.
One river is called the Usses. Some small streams that flow into it are already _____. Because of this, the river is now at "_____" level. This is the most serious level for water problems.
The town wants people to stop _____ water. People can use less water for showers, gardens, and cars. Local leaders say everyone must _____ now.