Skating Enthusiasts Seize Opportunity

The Great Frost in Britain has sparked a surge in winter sports activities. Londoners enjoy rare outdoor skating opportunities on Wimbledon ponds, while the Wimbledon Golf Club embraces curling. In the North, Buxton sees a rise in skiing, revealing hidden talents. Lackpool also takes advantage of the cold spell with early morning skating. For those without skates, bicycling offers an alternative winter activity. Meanwhile, swans adapt to the icy conditions, continuing their daily routines.

What rare opportunity did Londoners have during the Great Frost?

• Outdoor skiing

• Outdoor skating

• Indoor swimming

• Mountain climbing

What sport did the Wimbledon Golf Club switch to during the Great Frost?

• Ice hockey

• Snowboarding

• Skiing

• Curling

What was surprising about the skiers in Buxton?

• They refused to ski

• Many were secretly skilled

• They were all professionals

• They were all beginners

What activity did people in Lackpool enjoy besides skating?

• Ice fishing

• Cycling

• Snowboarding

• Skiing

How did the swans react to the Great Frost?

• They migrated south

• They stayed indoors

• They learned to skate

• They were confused but managed