Independence Day 2026 brought extreme heat to cities across the United States. Many communities were forced to cancel their traditional parades due to dangerously high temperatures. Some cities chose to postpone their July 4th celebrations until later in the weekend when the weather cooled down. This marked a significant change from typical Independence Day observances.
Hospitals throughout the nation reported a surge in heat-related medical cases. Emergency rooms treated numerous patients suffering from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Vulnerable populations, including elderly residents and those without access to air conditioning, faced the greatest health risks. Medical professionals urged people to remain indoors during peak afternoon hours.
Climate scientists warn that such extreme heat events will become increasingly common in America. Rising global temperatures are reshaping summer weather patterns across the country. Urban planners and event organizers are now reconsidering how to safely hold outdoor celebrations during increasingly hot summers.
Sources: npr.org
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. commities | a. localities |
| 2. traditional | b. reschedule |
| 3. dangerously | c. increase |
| 4. postpone | d. fatigue |
| 5. significant | e. substantial |
| 6. surge | f. transform |
| 7. exhaustion | g. customary |
| 8. vulnerable | h. hazardously |
| 9. peak | i. at-risk |
| 10. reshape | j. maximum |
1.a 2.g 3.h 4.b 5.e 6.c 7.d 8.i 9.j 10.f