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In the news: Europe's Cold, Cold Winter!

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Sun, 01/10/2010 - 12:03 — Chris McCarthy

Some of the coldest weather for years has been sweeping across Europe recenty. It has been causing problems for millions all over the continent. Have you been following the reports on English media? Let's see how well you know the language that's being used in the news to cover this story.

Here in Malta we're grateful that we've had none of the snow or cold. In fact, we're having a mild winter!

Wherever you are at the moment, be careful and take care.

Has the cold weather been affecting you? Let us know how the weather is in your part of the world.

 

 

  • 1 - Freezing temperatures around the UK have ___ the lives of many people.





  • 2 - Flights have been ___ by airlines because of snow.





  • 3 - Some passangers are ___ in airports waiting to fly.





  • 4 - Many European countries are not eqquiped for ___ tempartures.





  • 5 - Driving in these conditions is particularly ____.





  • 6 - Cars can easily become ___ in the snow.





  • 7 - Hundreds of car ___ have been reported in many European countries.





  • 8 - Heavy ___ can trigger power cuts.






  • 9 - In France, power lines snapped under the ___ of snow.





  • 10 - UK temperatures have dropped as ___ as -22C (-8F) in some parts.









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Comments

Sun, 01/10/2010 - 17:45 — Yura

Yes, Europe is covered with

Yes, Europe is covered with snow.
It's HASARDOUS(new word) not only drive, but flight in these days.
You may be STRANDED(is it not connected with the sea?) in the airport.
And the word TRIGGER - is also new word for me.
Thank you for the Lesson. Smile
We had a lot of snow, but now everything is melting. Brr...I think it is worse than snowfalls. Worried

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 02:00 — arabalivapur

winter jam

In here, Turkey, also the weather is quite cold.. Some parts have been snowy.. Actually, i like winter, because i have been skiing, i like drink to a cup of hot chocolate in front of the snowy landscape.. So, there are many lovely things about winter .. However, i'm looking forward to sunny days ..

I've been following reports on English media, and it seems especially the transportation has been affected by weather conditions.. In the tube, some lines were cancelled .

In 2010, Turkey hasn't been chilly/freezing weather yet, but it seems, it's going to come in a week.. Every year it causes many problems on roads and transportation.. Especially, in the east part, snow closes the roads to access

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 10:29 — fongpengtan

I'm a Malaysia. We have an

I'm a Malaysia. We have an equatorial climate. It is hot throughout the year but it is not as hot as summer in other countries. I'm used to the hot weather, if I'm in Europe now I'll freeze to death because whenever I'm in an air-cond room for too long I've to wear cardigan. But I really like winter scenery, it's so wnderful to play in the snow.

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 11:40 — Nino Mindiashvili

I'm from Georgia, so weather

I'm from Georgia, so weather in winter is normally cold, sometimes minus, our country isn't covered with snow yet, but I,m hope in some days here will be good snowfall. We have two skii resorts and thanks God that there is already a deep snow and one thing which from I get a great pleasure isn't only skiing, it is just walking, walking in silence, in dark and of course snowingand thinking with me. Smile

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 13:55 — ynastia

Europe's Cold

3 mistakes. Smile I used Present Perfect Continuous in 2 instead of Present Perfect, I haven't paid much attention to time circumstance Sad. I was intended to choose "disrupt" but I didn't know the meaning of the verb "dispute" and I picked the latter for some reason. And the last mistake - "stayed" instead of "stranded". Also a new word for me.

I'm from Ukraine and we have somewhat of White Christmas and New Year. There are a lot of snow around one day and the another day it melts quickly. Smile Our weather conditions are unpredictable. Icy condition of roads is part of our life Sad But I'm looking forward to changes for the better.

Thank you, Chris, for such an interesting topic.

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 17:30 — Li_xing

Vietnam's climate!

The climate is not similar in all my country. The north has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter and the temperture is lower than the South. The South's climate is tropical, so it only has 2 seasons: dry and rain. I live in the North and I like its climate. Now it is winter. The climate is not as cold as UK. I haven't never seen the snowfall in naked eyes.

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 16:35 — salsabil

Morocco

I 'm from Morocco.
in North Africa.we had many drought years.but last two year the weather change .in winter ,it's rain cat and dogs .the snow at some city speacily in the montains.it's very cold there. the poupulation suffer more , they obliged to purchase woods for fire .

Wed, 01/13/2010 - 20:08 — anastasiya_

winter

Hi!
It's funny to listen suchlike news about Cold in Europe sometimes. I'll explain you why it is so - I live in Siberia))) January this year was really cold here. The temperature was about -30C day and night. But there were no problems with electricity or car accidents on the road))) as we get used to such weather and that's why we wonder each time we hear about awful snowfalls or low temperatures. Epiphany is coming soon and it's a tradition to have severe cold these days. The weather forecast says there'll be -37 at night! Good luck!

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 08:14 — Chris McCarthy

Interesting Comments

Hi Anastasiya,

Living in Siberia, you must think that we Europeans are weak! Compared to your -30C temperatures, things aren't so bad here! Keep warm, Anastasiya!

Keep those comments coming, everyone. I'm enjoying reading about what's happening in your part of the world.

Chris

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 13:57 — meldron

Weather in St. Petersberg.

I'm from Russia. This year the winter in my region very cold and snowy. The average tempreratures are minus 20 degrees. So I look forward to beginnig of spring when snow will start to melt and sun will be warm.
Andrey.

Sat, 01/30/2010 - 09:19 — vicente llorens...

the weather in my place

Hi
I really do believe that I live in one of the warmest places in all Europe. My location in on the Mediterranean sea where winter are mild but recently we had a very freezing winter and even snowed on the mountains nearby.
Yesterday we had a lovely ,sunny and warm day temparutes around 20C, during the day, but nights are a bit colder.We can also presume to have 300 sunny days a year.
Now I Understand why many of British have moved to settle down here looking for a better weather and of course the famous SUN.
By the way ,my hometown is Altea,a little and quiet village in the province of Alicante also called by the brits,the COSTA BLANCA.
So if everyone want to move , you all are welcome.
Fond regards, to all the people keen on writing here.
Have a nice and sunny weekend.
Vicente.

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 13:46 — sari_galin_sh

It was snowing yesterday !

Plain Face It is really cold here in Tabriz !