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The Increasing Intensity of Global Weather Patterns. Recent scientific reports have highlighted a concerning trend: extreme weather events are becoming both more frequent and intense. This shift is largely attributed to human activities, particularly the consumption of fossil fuels. Experts have noted that even marginal increases in global temperatures—currently measured at approximately 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—can result in significantly more hazardous heatwaves. To quantify this impact, researchers utilize sophisticated computer simulations to compare our present climate with a hypothetical scenario unaffected by human activity. A prime example is the record-breaking summer experienced in the United Kingdom in 2026. Data suggests that this period of extreme heat was 130 times more likely to occur because of climate change. During that season, temperatures exceeded thirty degrees Celsius for forty days, an unprecedented occurrence for the region. This pattern was mirrored globally, evidenced by a devastating heatwave in India reaching 45 degrees and large-scale evacuations in Chile due to rampant wildfires. A key concept often mentioned in meteorological reports is the ‘heat dome’. This phenomenon occurs when a persistent area of high pressure remains over a region, effectively trapping hot air like a lid on a pot. Some researchers argue that because the Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, the jet stream—a high-altitude wind that moves weather systems—is being disrupted. Consequently, these heat domes are increasingly likely to remain stationary for extended periods. Furthermore, rising temperatures are fundamentally altering rainfall patterns. For every degree of warming, the atmosphere’s capacity to hold moisture increases by roughly seven percent. This leads to more intense downpours and a higher risk of flash flooding. In the United Kingdom, winter precipitation has increased by thirteen percent over the last decade compared to the late twentieth century. While annual rainfall levels naturally fluctuate, the trend toward more severe storms is undeniable. Unless carbon emissions are significantly reduced, these patterns of extreme heat and heavy rainfall will continue to pose a substantial threat to global stability.

1. What is the primary purpose of the article?

• A.To explain the connection between human activity and changing weather patterns.
• B.To argue that computer models are the only way to predict the weather.
• C.To describe the history of the United Kingdom’s meteorological department.
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2. According to the text, why are heat domes staying over regions for longer periods?

• A.Because fossil fuels are creating a physical lid over the atmosphere.
• B.Due to the increasing amount of moisture in the air.
• C.Because the jet stream is being affected by rapid Arctic warming.
• D.Due to the high frequency of wildfires in South America.

3. What can be inferred about the UK summer of 2026?

• A.It was considered a typical summer for the British Isles.
• B.It would have been extremely unlikely without human-induced climate change.
• C.It was the only region in the world to experience extreme heat that year.
• D.It caused the Arctic to warm up four times faster than usual.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards the reduction of carbon emissions?

• A.The author is skeptical that reducing emissions will help.
• B.The author believes it is an urgent necessity to prevent future weather extremes.
• C.The author feels it is already too late to make a difference.
• D.The author remains indifferent and focuses only on local community preparation.

5. What does the word ‘fluctuate’ mean in the final paragraph?

• A.To remain at a constant and steady level.
• B.To increase rapidly over a short period of time.
• C.To change frequently and irregularly in level or amount.
• D.To stop happening completely.