FREAK WEATHER HITS BIGGEST SPORTS WEEK

Lesley Mitchell reports on unexpected winter weather in Britain, which disrupted plans for a weekend of sports events. The blizzard surprised many, leading to slushy streets and the cancellation or postponement of events like the Southern semi-final between Arsenal and Chelsea. Despite efforts to prepare the grounds, the official decision was to postpone the match, leaving fans disappointed.

What unexpected event occurred during springtime in Britain?

• A heatwave

• A blizzard

• A hurricane

• A drought

What was the effect of the sudden winter on sports events?

• Many events were canceled or postponed

• Some events were moved indoors

• All events continued as planned

• Events were rescheduled to the summer

Which sports event was specifically mentioned as being affected by the weather?

• Wimbledon Tennis Championship

• The London Marathon

• The Grand National

• Kempton Park horse racing

Which two football teams were involved in the Southern semi-final?

• Tottenham and Manchester City

• Manchester United and Liverpool

• Arsenal and Chelsea

• Leeds United and Everton

What was the official decision regarding the Southern semi-final match?

• The match was moved to another location

• The match was postponed

• The match was canceled permanently

• The match was played in the snow