London Life 10
Ice Skating
In the programme today we find out what special event takes place during the Christmas period at Somerset House in central London. We talk to the organiser of this event and two visitors.
Before you listen to the programme look at the comprehension questions below. You will hear the answers in the programme. You can try to answer them by following the link to the quiz in the Extras section.
1: What do we call the special area where people can ice skate?
2: What is a 'treat'?
3: What is a 'spectator sport'?
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMME
it was brilliant
we had a really good time
ice skating
to move over ice wearing special shoes with metal blades
annual treat
a special occasion that happens every year
gorgeous
very attractive
funky music
music which usually has a strong bass rythm
spectator sport
a sport that attracts more people watching than taking part
Try our quiz below to practise some of the language used in the programme.
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