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It is not yet August, but the temperatures in Japan this year are already so high that many prefectures have hot weather warnings. The highest temperature recorded in Japan has been about 40 degrees centigrade. That’s hot, but there are places that are even hotter. Temperatures have gotten up to 44 degrees in Turkey and to 52 degrees in western China. The highest temperature so far has been in Death Valley, California, U.S.A. It went up to 54 degrees! Some tourists go there to get their pictures taken in the hottest place in the world, but the park is telling them to stay away. It’s dangerous. They don’t want anyone to die there. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
ample: (余るほど)十分な;
renowned: 有名な;
proximity: /prɔksíməṭi/ 近接;
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CNN has listed the following three attractions in Asia as “The best destinations to visit in 2023” in its travel edition. They are:

Laos: Laos is a country in Southeast Asia that shares borders with several other countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Myanmar. It offers a wonderful experience for travelers who have ample time to explore Southeast Asia.

Mustang Valley, Nepal: The Mustang Valley in Nepal is renowned for its mountain paths, which were historically used for trade between the Himalayas and India. It is located in close proximity to Tibet.

Naoshima, Japan: Naoshima is one of the five small islands situated in the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. These “art islands” can be easily explored on foot and are positioned amidst the main islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
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