The Earth set unofficial record high temperatures last week. Scientists said they were a clear sign of how pollutants 【小题1】 (release) by humans are warming the environment. But the heat is also just one way the planet is telling us something is 【小题2】 (serious) wrong, they added.

Most of the planet 【小题3】 (cover) by oceans, which have taken in 【小题4】 percent of the recent warming caused by planet-warming gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.

In April, worldwide ocean temperature rose to 21.1 degrees Celsius, 【小题5】 scientists believe was caused by a 【小题6】 (combine) of planet-warming gases and the early El Nino formation.

High levels of wildfire smoke are more common on the West Coast. But, recently, several rounds of wildfire smoke from wildfires in northern Canada brought 【小题7】 (danger) air quality levels to eastern North America.

The current El Nino formed a month or two 【小题8】 (early) than usual. It replaced La Nina that, with its cooling of Pacific waters, kept worldwide temperatures down. That means that it will have more time than usual to 【小题9】 (strength).

The World Meteorological Organization predicts there is 【小题10】 98 percent chance that at least one of the next five years will be the warmest 【小题11】 record. One of these years would beat temperatures from 2016 when an exceptionally strong El Nino was present.

When it comes to climate change, language does count. In March, the Guardian changed【小题1】(it) wording – using “global heating” instead of “global warming” , after scientists found that Earth’s temperature is set   【小题2】(rise) from between 2.5C and 4.5C. And on May 1, the UK parliament declared a “climate emergency”,   【小题3】(become)the first parliament to do so.

If with “global warming”, we’re still inside our comfort zone of handling the situation, entering the state of “global heating” is like   heading to   a   point【小题4】the delicate balance of nature is disturbed so much that there is no turning back. Everything will be changing: Coral will die, polar bears will lose their habitats completely, and extreme【小题5】 (weather) like droughts and heavy storms will happen at a higher【小题6】 (frequent). There is no denying that we’re entering a climate emergency.

Decades ago when the science on the climate issue was first increasing, the impacts could be seen as an issue for future generations,” but now it’s   【小题7】(definite) our issue, 【小题8】shift we all are living together.

However, getting these messages 【小题9】   is far from   enough.   It   depends on each to find a solution – if there are any solutions left to find. The UK’s Labor leader Jeremy urged that “we【小题10】( take) rapid and dramatic action now”.

Indeed, language matters. But action matters even   more.

Health Warning as UK Swelters

People across the UK have enjoyed the sunshine this week, but they have also been advised to be careful as a heat wave hits much of the country.

A heat wave is defined 【小题1】 a period of hot weather where temperatures are higher than is expected for the time of year. They usually happen in summer.

However, climate change (long-term changes to weather patterns, mostly 【小题2】 (cause) by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, farming and cutting down forests) is increasing the chance of heat waves happening and making then more extreme. The current hot weather is even 【小题3】 (much) extreme in some European countries — temperatures in southern Spain have reached 46℃.

Heat waves can be a danger to people’s health, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children and people 【小题4】 certain health conditions. However, anyone 【小题5】 suffer from the effects of extreme heat, including dehydration (not having enough water) and heatstroke (a condition caused by the body overheating). A group of leading UK scientists have recommended that heat waves 【小题6】 (name) in order to raise awareness of the health risks.

The Met Office, the UK’s national weather service, has issued an amber warning. Temperatures are expected 【小题7】 (rise) to 35℃, and there have been predictions 【小题8】 the record for the UK’s hottest day could be broken. Government officials have met to discuss whether to introduce a heat wave emergency.

To cope with hot weather, the NHS (National Health Service) says people should try to keep out of the Sun between 11 am and 3 pm, 【小题9】 temperatures are at their highest and the sun is strongest. Make sure you wear a hat, 【小题10】 (apply) sunscreen under the sunlight and drink plenty of water. If you are swimming outdoors to cool down, make sure you’re with a trusted adult and follow local safety advice.