PHRASE OF THE WEEK

If you are ‘an old hand at’ something, you are very experienced at something: She is an old hand at skiing – she has been doing it for 15 years.

A Ski Quiz – answer the questions below by using appropriate words from the text:

1. What must we wear on our hands as protection against cold weather?

2. What must we wear on our heads?

3. What is important when preparing for the day ahead?

4. What must we do before we embark on a ski lift?

5. Where do we disembark from the ski lift?

6. What kind of clothing is best for snow sports?

7. What do we use to attach skis to ski boots?

Look at the text again and find synonyms for the following words:

1. a piste

2. a ski pass

3. alpine skiing

4. ski poles

5. tired

6. in shape

7. a descent

8. a top