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GLOSSARY:
derived: comes from; has its origins in
practical: an everyday or useful way of doing something
mode of transport: type of transport; method of travel
recreation: enjoyable activity that people do in their free time
durability: staying in good condition for a long time despite constant use
evolving: developing and changing over time

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where was the oldest ski found?
a) Norway b) Russia c) Sochi d) Switzerland
2. True or false? Cross country skis are good for high-speed skiing.
3. Which type of skis are straight and offer more control at higher speeds?
4. What kind of ski racing involves sharp turns?
*ANSWERS ON THE NEXT SOCHI VIDEO PAGE.

ANSWERS FROM VIDEO 1:
1. What type of snow has to be made so that the Winter Games can happen?
b) artificial
2. What do the snow guns eject to make the snow?
Answer: Cooled water and compressed air.
3. Making artificial snow for the Sochi Games uses lots of water. How long would it take to use all the water from an Olympic-size swimming pool?
Answer: One hour.
4.Why does Sochi need to make extra snow for the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Answer: It is too warm for lots of natural snow - it has a subtropical climate with an average mountain temperature of one degree.
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