Tuesday, 25 February 2014

76. Living in a Cold Climate - Quiz Answers

76.  Living in a Cold Climate - Quiz Answers

1    European winters are quite  different  for people living in warmer countries.

2    In cold climates, in winter, most people wear a  hat.

3    When living in cold temperatures, it is important to dress  appropriately.

4    Minus temperatures are quite   usual   in Berchtesgaden.

5    In cold locations in the middle of winter, zero degrees can feel  'warm'.

6    While skiing, you will often experience  very cold  temperatures.

7    The  wind  factor can add to the cold.

8    Really cold air can be very  painful  for the lungs.

9    Schnee kommt  means   snow is coming .

10   Older people and car drivers don't necessarily find the snow romantic.

11   Snow covered footpaths can easily become very slippery.

12   Bad falls can result in a broken hip  for older people particularly.

13   Driving in the snow can be very hazardous.

14   Slippery conditions frequently lead to  accidents .

15   At the beginning of winter  snow   tyres must often be fitted to cars.

16   Local authorities often have to  clear  the roads of snow and ice.

17   The winter also brings with it a lot of  jobs.

18   Car  batteries  sometimes have to be removed from cars to keep them working.

19   You can cover the car windscreen with  newspaper  to stop it freezing over.

20   Even the car door  locks  can freeze up.

21   It is a good idea not to put your  lips  on a frozen door handle.

22   One constant job in winter is to clear  driveways  of snow and ice.

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