Report on Canada's Flood Problems

May 4, 2026, 19:49
CanadaEnvironment

Introduction

Two government leaders wrote reports. They say Canada is not ready for big floods.

Main Body

The government has a website for flood risks. It is not good because it does not show future weather. It is also late. Canada needs maps of dangerous areas. The government has many projects, but they do not map the most dangerous places. They have only finished 11 maps. Many government buildings are in danger from heat and water. Only 3% of these buildings have a plan to stay safe. The government did not give money for this work since 2017.

Conclusion

The government wants to fix these problems. They will make better maps and safer buildings.

Learning

🚩 The "NOT" Pattern

In the text, we see a lot of things that are wrong or missing. To reach A2, you need to describe what is not happening.

How it works: Subject + does not / is not + Action/Description

Examples from the report:

  • It is not good. β†’ (Wrong quality)
  • It does not show weather. β†’ (Missing action)
  • They do not map places. β†’ (Missing action)

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: The "Only" Contrast

Look at these two lines:

  1. "They have only finished 11 maps."
  2. "Only 3% of buildings have a plan."

When we use Only, we tell the reader: "This number is too small. It is a problem."

Simple Pattern: Only β†’ Small Number β†’ Problem

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people who make rules for a country
Example:The government will decide how to help the flood victims.
report
A written statement about something that has happened
Example:She wrote a report about the damage caused by the flood.
reports
Multiple written statements about events
Example:The leaders sent several reports to the council.
flood
A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
Example:The flood damaged many houses.
floods
Multiple events of water covering land
Example:The floods last month were very strong.
website
A page on the Internet where people can find information
Example:The government has a website for flood risks.
future
The time that comes after the present
Example:The website does not show future weather.
weather
The conditions of the sky, like rain or sunshine
Example:The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
map
A picture that shows places and directions
Example:The government needs a map of dangerous areas.
maps
Multiple pictures showing places
Example:They have finished 11 maps.
dangerous
Something that can cause harm or injury
Example:The area is dangerous because of the flood risk.
area
A part or region of land
Example:The report covers the area near the river.
areas
Multiple parts of land
Example:The government plans to protect the areas at risk.
project
A plan to do something, usually with many steps
Example:The government has many projects to improve safety.
projects
Multiple plans to do something
Example:They have many projects for flood prevention.
danger
The possibility of harm or injury
Example:The buildings are in danger from heat and water.
building
A structure where people live or work
Example:Many government buildings are in danger.
buildings
Multiple structures where people live or work
Example:The government wants to protect the buildings.
plan
A set of actions decided to achieve something
Example:The building has a plan to stay safe.
money
Currency used to buy things
Example:The government did not give money for this work.
work
Tasks or duties that people do
Example:The work on the maps is still incomplete.
fix
To repair or correct something
Example:The government wants to fix these problems.
better
More good or improved
Example:They will make better maps.
safer
Less dangerous or safer
Example:The new buildings will be safer.
heat
The warmth or high temperature
Example:Heat can cause damage to buildings.
water
Liquid that covers much of the Earth
Example:Water can flood the streets.
ready
Prepared to do something
Example:Canada is not ready for big floods.
big
Large or great in size
Example:The big floods caused much damage.
not
Used to say something is not true
Example:The website is not good.
is
Verb to indicate existence or state
Example:The government is working on the problem.
for
Preposition indicating purpose or reason
Example:The map is for people in danger.
to
Preposition indicating direction or purpose
Example:They want to make better maps.
only
Just or only one
Example:Only 3% of buildings have a plan.
have
Verb meaning possession
Example:They have finished 11 maps.
do
Verb meaning perform an action
Example:They do not map the dangerous places.
show
Verb meaning display or present
Example:The website does not show future weather.
stay
Verb meaning remain in a place
Example:The plan helps people stay safe.
safe
Free from danger or harm
Example:The buildings are safe after the repairs.
give
Verb meaning provide or hand over
Example:The government gave money to the project.
since
Preposition indicating time from a point in the past
Example:The government did not give money since 2017.
will
Modal verb indicating future action
Example:They will fix the problems.
make
Verb meaning create or produce
Example:They will make better maps.