- You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
- Then 5 questions will appear.
- Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: record-breaking heat affecting communities in BC's Interior.
Why this is correct: The whole report talks about a heatwave that broke temperature records in communities across BC's Interior. It mentions health warnings, emergency cooling centres, and rising electricity demand - all because of the extreme heat.
Why the other options are wrong:
- upgrades to electricity infrastructure in the Interior.: The report mentions higher electricity use, but it is not about upgrading infrastructure.
- long-term climate change projections for Western Canada.: The report covers a current heatwave, not long-term climate change predictions.
- a new wildfire evacuation order in southern British Columbia.: Wildfires are mentioned as a concern, but the report does not describe an evacuation order. The main story is the record heat and its effects on Interior communities.
Correct Answer: forty-two degrees Celsius.
Why this is correct: The report says clearly that in Kamloops, the mercury reached forty-two degrees Celsius on Sunday. This broke a record from 1941.
Why the other options are wrong:
- thirty-nine degrees Celsius.: Thirty-nine degrees is not mentioned anywhere in the report.
- forty-one degrees Celsius.: Forty-one degrees was the temperature in Kelowna, not Kamloops.
- thirty-eight degrees Celsius.: Thirty-eight degrees is not mentioned in the report at all.
Correct Answer: a sharp increase in electricity demand.
Why this is correct: The report says BC Hydro reported that electricity demand in the Interior rose by nearly twelve percent. This happened because air conditioners were running all the time during the heat.
Why the other options are wrong:
- temporary power outages in several cities.: The report does not mention any power outages in cities.
- delayed maintenance on transmission lines.: Delayed maintenance on transmission lines is not mentioned in the report.
- lower energy use due to conservation measures.: Energy use went up, not down - people were using more power for cooling.
Correct Answer: an Environment Canada meteorologist.
Why this is correct: The report says Environment Canada meteorologist Alana Fraser explained the heatwave. She said it was caused by a persistent high-pressure system, and dry conditions were raising wildfire concerns.
Why the other options are wrong:
- a city councillor from Kelowna.: No city councillor from Kelowna is mentioned in the report.
- a spokesperson from Interior Health.: Interior Health talked about emergency calls, not the cause of the heatwave.
- a representative from BC Hydro.: BC Hydro reported on electricity demand, not the weather explanation.
Correct Answer: cautious, with an emphasis on public safety.
Why this is correct: The report urges people to check on neighbours, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours. Officials are monitoring conditions and will update advisories if needed. This shows a careful, safety-focused tone.
Why the other options are wrong:
- unconcerned because temperatures will drop quickly.: The report says cooling may begin Thursday, but temperatures stay above average - it is not unconcerned.
- critical of how municipalities prepared for the heat.: The report does not criticise how municipalities prepared for the heat.
- celebratory about the region's summer weather.: The tone is serious and warns about health risks - it is not celebratory at all.
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