In hot climates, keeping houses cool is a major challenge, especially for those who cannot afford air conditioning. This article explores innovative solutions used in India to address this issue.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACG6qr4waWU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACG6qr4waWU
Listening Quiz
Test your knowledge on the topic discussed in the video with the following quiz questions.
Q1: What is ‘jaali’ as mentioned in the video?
Q2: What is the purpose of painting reflective anti-solar white paint on roofs?
Q3: What does the term ‘power cut’ refer to?
Q4: Who are daily wage earners?
Q5: What is a slum?
Vocabulary
Enhance your vocabulary with the following terms used in the video.
sweat
passing salty water through the skin to stay cool
During exercise, the body produces sweat to regulate its temperature.
During exercise, the body produces sweat to regulate its temperature.
ventilation
the movement of fresh air
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining good indoor air quality.
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining good indoor air quality.
power cut
an interruption in the supply of electricity
The city experienced a power cut due to a severe storm.
The city experienced a power cut due to a severe storm.
daily wage earner
a worker who earns money on a day-to-day basis
Many laborers in developing countries are daily wage earners.
Many laborers in developing countries are daily wage earners.
slum
a very poor and crowded area of a city
Efforts are being made to improve living conditions in the city’s slum areas.
Efforts are being made to improve living conditions in the city’s slum areas.