Extreme Heat Forces July Fourth Cancellations Across Eastern U.S.
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EN: The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Here, 'caused' is the past tense of the verb 'cause'.
The heavy rain caused a traffic jam yesterday.
EN: The 'Fourth of July' (Independence Day) is the national day of the United States, celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is traditionally celebrated with outdoor parades, concerts, family barbecues, and massive fireworks displays. However, rising summer temperatures in recent years have increasingly disrupted these outdoor traditions.
EN: Use 'in' to describe location when talking about cities, states, or countries (e.g., 'in the United States').
We live in a small town in the United States.
EN: The Fourth of July (Independence Day) is the national day of the United States, celebrated with outdoor parades, concerts, and fireworks. However, extreme summer heatwaves in recent years have increasingly forced cities to cancel these traditional outdoor gatherings for public safety.
EN: Use 'because of' followed by a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
We stayed inside because of the heavy rain.
EN: In the United States, the Fourth of July (Independence Day) is traditionally celebrated with outdoor community events like parades, concerts, and fireworks. However, extreme summer heatwaves in recent years have increasingly forced local governments to cancel or delay these events to protect public health.
EN: The structure 'too [adjective] for [someone] to [verb]' is used to say that something is more than enough of a quality, making a certain action impossible.
The coffee is too hot for me to drink.
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe actions that started and finished in the past. For regular verbs like 'cancel', we add '-ed' (canceled) to show the action happened in the past.
The school canceled the outdoor sports event yesterday.
EN: The Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., is a major national event celebrating the United States' declaration of independence on July 4th. Canceling such a historic and highly anticipated parade due to extreme weather is a significant decision that highlights the severity of the heatwave.
EN: We use 'feel like' followed by a noun or number to describe how something feels, especially when talking about the weather or temperature.
With the strong wind, the weather feels like winter.
EN: In the United States, temperature is measured in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius. 115 degrees Fahrenheit is extremely hot, equal to about 46 degrees Celsius.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Friday) and specific dates.
We have a big party on Saturday evening.
EN: The National Mall is a famous national park in downtown Washington, D.C. It contains iconic monuments and is a central gathering place for major festivals and celebrations, especially on the Fourth of July.
EN: We use the past simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about completed actions or states in the past. In this sentence, 'reached' is the past tense of 'reach', showing that the temperature rose to a specific level on that day.
The water temperature reached 80 degrees yesterday.
EN: In the United States, temperature is measured in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius. '101 degrees' Fahrenheit is about 38.3 degrees Celsius, which is considered extremely hot.
EN: Use 'more than' before a number to mean 'over' or 'greater than' that amount.
More than fifty students joined the sports club.
EN: Using 'after' as a conjunction to connect two actions. The action following 'after' happened first.
We went inside after the rain started.
EN: In the United States, temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. 103 degrees Fahrenheit is extremely hot, which is about 39.4 degrees Celsius. This explains why the city had to cancel outdoor events for public safety.
EN: Use 'also' before the main verb to show that something is the same or in addition to what was mentioned before.
They also closed the park.
EN: New Jersey, New York, and Boston are all located in the northeastern region of the United States. During the summer, this region can experience extreme heatwaves, leading local governments to adjust public events to protect residents' health.
EN: The pattern 'later than planned' is used to show that something happened at a time after the original schedule or expectation.
The meeting finished later than planned.
EN: In Boston, the Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated with the famous 'Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular' along the Charles River. It is one of the most famous Independence Day events in the United States, so delaying or changing the schedule due to extreme weather is a significant decision that affects thousands of visitors.
EN: The phrase 'put pressure on [someone/something]' is a common expression that means to create a difficult situation or demand a lot of effort from someone or something.
The heavy rain put pressure on the city's drainage system.
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences when the second sentence is the result of the first sentence.
It was raining, so we stayed home.
EN: The pattern 'ask someone to do something' is used to tell or request someone to perform an action.
The teacher asked the students to sit down.
EN: The pattern 'tell someone to do something' is used to give instructions or advice to someone.
She told me to close the window.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
Very high and dangerous temperatures
To place a burden or demand on someone or something
To increase in price, level, or amount
A range of conditions, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, caused by overheating of the body