23 September 2026 · NPR
August Sets Record as Hottest Month Ever
August 2023 was the hottest month on record due to climate change and El Nino. This extreme heat affects daily life and breaks previous records.
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Adapted from NPR, 10 September 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Grammar in this story
“Scientists are not surprised by this record-breaking heat.”
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Key vocabulary
impact noun
the effect or influence of one thing on another
“The impact of climate change can be seen in many areas.”
extreme adjective
very severe or serious
“The extreme weather caused many problems for the community.”
phenomenon noun
a remarkable event or situation
“The El Nino phenomenon affects weather patterns worldwide.”
record noun
the best or highest level of something that has been officially noted
“The team set a new record for the fastest time.”
change verb
to make something different
“We need to change our habits to help the environment.”
Quick quiz
01What was the main idea of the article?
02What does 'impact' mean in the text?
03What was the average temperature in August 2023?
04What is one effect of the extreme heat mentioned in the article?
Discussion
Reflect on the fact that August 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. In your answer, use the words 'impact' and 'extreme'.