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Weather Forecast: Heat Continues Before Big Change Next Week

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Hot weather is set to continue into next week, according to the latest forecast from a French weather website.

The week starting Monday, August 10, is expected to be especially hot, with forecasters describing it as a very hot period.

Some reports suggest the period from August 10 to 16 could bring a new heatwave, a stretch of unusually high temperatures lasting several days.

However, the source also warns of a major shift in conditions after this hot spell. This suggests the heat will not last forever.

A 'radical change' in the weather is mentioned, though exact details of what will follow are not yet clear.

This kind of pattern is common in summer, when hot, stable weather can suddenly give way to cooler or more unsettled conditions.

People in affected areas are advised to stay updated on daily forecasts, as summer weather can shift quickly.

During heatwaves, it is important to drink water, avoid too much sun, and check on vulnerable people such as the elderly.

As the situation develops through the week, meteorologists are expected to give more precise details closer to the time.

For now, the message is clear: expect strong heat first, then be ready for a significant change in the days that follow.

Vocabulary10 words

forecast
a prediction of future weather
heatwave
many days of very high temperature in a row
temperatures
measurements of how hot or cold it is
conditions
the general state of the weather
radical change
a big and sudden difference
unsettled
changing often, not stable
daily forecasts
weather predictions given each day
vulnerable
more likely to be harmed or hurt
meteorologists
scientists who study and predict weather
precise
exact and clear

Quiz

1. What is the forecast for the week starting August 10?
2. What might follow the hot period, according to the source?
3. True or False: The article gives exact details about what weather will follow the heatwave.

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Hot weather is set to continue into next week, according to the latest _____ from a French weather website.

The week starting Monday, August 10, is expected to be especially _____.

Some reports suggest the period from August 10 to 16 could bring a new _____.

However, the source also warns of a major shift in _____ after this hot spell.

A 'radical change' in the weather is mentioned, though exact _____ are not yet clear.

People in affected areas are advised to stay updated on daily _____.

During heatwaves, it is important to drink water and check on _____ people such as the elderly.

_____ are expected to give more precise details closer to the time.

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