Heatwaves Across The World

Question 1

The story

Answer 1

Heatwaves are pushing temperatures to their highest levels ever recorded. It’s reached over 40 degrees in parts of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Wildfires have been burning out of control.

Experts say heatwaves like this have become more frequent because of climate change caused by humans.

Question 2

Scorch

Answer 2

Heatwave: a period of time where heat is @ its highest level
A scorcher: British slang, very hot day

scorch

damage with heat

The heatwave scorched the grass.
I scorched my shirt with an iron.

Question 3

Bakes

Answer 3

It’s absolutely roasting today( strong adj )

bakes

heats to an uncomfortable level

Train passengers baked in the heat.
It’s baking outside. Stay in the shade.

Question 4

Wrestle

Answer 4

wrestles

struggles with a difficult situation

We are wrestling with climate change.
He wrestled with his decision to quit university.