Essential Vocabulary for Winter Holidays in Italy

The video follows a family preparing for a 'settimana bianca', a winter vacation in the mountains. They pack winter clothes and discuss the sports they will enjoy, such as skiing and snowboarding. Upon arrival at the chalet, ski lessons begin, and various winter activities are explored, including ski mountaineering and cross-country skiing. The family also plans a winter excursion and enjoys relaxation at a wellness center with a spa, sauna, and heated pool.

What is the main purpose of the bus trip mentioned at the beginning?

• To visit a museum

• To go to the beach

• To go to the mountains

• To visit a city

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What type of clothes are mentioned as necessary for the trip?

• Summer clothes

• Winter clothes

• Formal clothes

• Casual clothes

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'settimana bianca' refer to?

• A summer vacation

• A week-long winter vacation in the mountains

• A weekend getaway

• A day trip to the mountains

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is NOT a common winter sport during 'settimana bianca'?

• Skiing

• Snowboarding

• Swimming

• Sledding

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the first activity planned upon arrival at the chalet?

• Going to the spa

• Taking a nap

• Putting on ski suits

• Eating lunch

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the solution for someone who doesn't know how to ski?

• Watch others ski

• Take ski lessons with an instructor

• Stay in the chalet

• Go sledding instead

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What equipment can be rented from the shop?

• Snowboards

• Ski suits

• Skis, sticks, and boots

• Sleds

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is ski mountaineering?

• Skiing on prepared slopes

• Skiing on off-piste slopes

• Skiing in a park

• Skiing on flat terrain

What activity is planned for tomorrow involving an expert guide?

• Building a snowman

• Skiing

• Snowshoeing excursion

• Ice skating

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What amenities are available at the wellness center?

• A cinema and a game room

• A spa and a restaurant

• A heated outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath

• A gym and a sauna