ENGLISH VOCABULARY LESSONS: Ski & Snowboarding Equipment #1

Anna introduces basic vocabulary for skiing and snowboarding, covering essential equipment like skis, snowboards, bindings, and boots. She discusses necessary clothing such as salopettes, jackets, gloves, and helmets. The video also explains skiing areas, including pistes and off-piste, and describes various ski lifts like chair lifts, bubble lifts, and drag lifts.

What is the purpose of bindings in skiing and snowboarding?

• To keep the skis or snowboard attached to your feet

• To make the equipment lighter

• To change the direction of movement

• To provide extra speed

Which item of clothing is essential for keeping snow out of your jacket?

• A woolly hat

• A ski jacket with tight wrists and middle

• A pair of ski boots

• A neck scarf

Why is wearing a helmet recommended over a woolly hat?

• It is more fashionable

• It provides better protection

• It is warmer

• It is lighter

What is the term for skiing on designated trails?

• On-piste skiing

• Trail skiing

• Off-piste skiing

• Mountain skiing

Which type of lift requires you to hold onto a rope?

• Cable car

• Drag lift

• Bubble lift

• Chair lift