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It looks like we’re in for a heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring above 40°C.

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Narrator

It looks like we’re in for a heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring above 40°C.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving a Weather Report

We're expecting a heatwave this week, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

Making a Plan

Given the predicted heatwave, we should plan outdoor activities carefully this week.

Expressing Concern

It looks like it's going to be dangerously hot this week; temperatures are forecast to be above 40°C.

Casual Conversation

Wow, it looks like we're in for a scorcher this week!

Rephrased versions

Formal

This week's weather forecast indicates a heatwave, with temperatures predicted to surpass 40°C.

Casual

It's going to be boiling hot this week, way over 40°C!

Simpler English

It will be very hot this week, over 40°C.

Phrases to learn

heatwave

A period of unusually hot weather.

soaring temperatures

Temperatures rising rapidly to a high level.