VOICED : Resbalones y diversion en pista de patinaje ecologica en Mexico

Mexico has started its December festivities, including winter sports like ice skating. A new eco-friendly ice rink, the largest in the world, has opened in Mexico City's Zócalo. It uses a high-density polymer instead of ice, saving energy equivalent to 4,000 homes. The rink can host 1,200 people and is open until January 6. Users find it challenging due to the polymer surface. The first Zócalo rink was in 2007, using traditional ice, which was costly and energy-intensive.

What is unique about the temporary ice rink in the Zócalo of Mexico City?

• It is the first ice rink in Mexico.

• It is the largest ice rink in the world.

• It is made entirely of real ice.

• It is open all year round.

What makes the ice rink in Mexico City environmentally friendly?

• It uses solar panels for energy.

• It is powered by wind energy.

• It is made of a high-density polymer and requires no electricity.

• It uses recycled water to maintain the ice.

How many people can the eco-friendly ice rink accommodate at once?

• 800 people

• 2,000 people

• 500 people

• 1,200 people

What challenge do some skaters face on the polymer surface of the rink?

• The surface is too slippery.

• The surface is too rough.

• The surface is too small for skating.

• The surface marks easily with skate blades.

What was a significant drawback of the earlier ice rinks in the Zócalo?

• They required a lot of energy to maintain.

• They were only open during the summer.

• They were made of artificial materials.

• They were too small for large crowds.