NEVER SUCH A NASTY NOVEMBER

The transcript describes an unprecedented November with severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall in the north and torrential rains in the south and west. These conditions have severely impacted road and rail traffic, making many roads impassable. The A6 highway, particularly at Shaft Fell, experienced significant disruptions. Weathermen predict that this is part of a trend towards harsher winters in the future.

What unusual weather event occurred in the north during November?

• A hurricane

• Heavy snowfall

• A heatwave

• A drought

Which areas in the south and west experienced torrential rain and floods?

• North Wales and Scotland

• Durham and Northumberland

• The south and west

• Bradford and Yorkshire

Which highway was severely affected by the snow, causing traffic to halt?

• M1

• A6

• A1

• M6

What did the weathermen predict about future winters?

• They will be milder

• They will be similar to the current one

• They will be worse

• They will be unpredictable

What happened to the lorries on the fell during the blizzard?

• They were towed away

• They were abandoned

• They were able to continue their journey

• They were unaffected