Winter

Question 1

black ice – a very thin coating of ice found on roads and sidewalks that is difficult to see, and therefore quite dangerous

Answer 1

Betty said that the black ice on her street caused 3 car accidents

Question 2

cold snap (n.) – a sudden arrival of cold weather

Answer 2

Emily wasn’t prepared for the cold snap – all of her coats were still in storage

Question 3

to hibernate (v.) – to sleep through the winter in order to reserve energy

Answer 3

Whenever December arrives, I just want to hibernate like a bear until spring!

Question 4

snow drift (n.) – a deep pile of snow that builds up because of wind

Answer 4

I couldn’t see my car because of the giant snow drift outside the window

Question 5

to be snowbound (v.) – to be stranded or unable to leave a place because of heavy snowfall

Answer 5

We were snowbound at the ski chalet for the whole weekend

Question 6

snowfall (n.) – the amount of snow that comes down within a period of time

Answer 6

What was the average snowfall over the country in the last storm

Question 7

whiteout (n.) – to be unable to tell the difference between things because of an overabundance of snow

Answer 7

After the whiteout, looking outside was like looking at a sheet of paper.