The Weekend - Skiing(0104)
The Weekend - Skiing(0104)
A:
Welcome ski lovers of all ages! My name is Rick Fields and here with me is the man that needs no introduction, Bob Copeland.
B:
Thank you, Rick! What a beautiful day here in Aspen, Colorado where the sun is shinning, and we've got twelve inches of fresh powder. It doesn't get much better than this.
A:
That's right, Bob, but today we have a special treat for our viewers. We're joined here by Ian Roussy, the four-time giant slalom champion. And on this special edition of the show, Ian is going to teach us the basics of skiing! So, let's hit the slopes!
C:
Well, first off, let's get those boots on. You're going to want to make sure your boots fit snugly. That's right; now snap them into your bindings. And you're also going to want a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes. It's a bright day today, so there's going to be a lot of glare out there on the slopes. We don't want you hitting any of those moguls!
A:
Bob, since you're a beginner skier and might take a few spills, it is a good idea to have a good warm pair of dry ski gloves.
C:
Easy there, Rick! Well, let's head on over to the chairlift, and test your skills! All right, we're up here on the bunny hill, so, Bob, why don't you do a few snow-plow turns. Gnarly run, Rick! Nice carving! You've got some mad skills! That was sick!
A:
You wanna see gnarley? Well, see that bump over there, I'm going to catch some major air.
C:
Butt plant!
B:
Ha ha ha! He lost his skis! Yard sale!!!
A:
Ahem, well. Thanks for joining us here today, I think that about does it. Bob, Ian, time for some après-ski?
C:
No way, man! We're off to grab some freshies!!!
Key Vocabulary
slalom
common noun, singular
a skiing race where you must go though flags
champion
common noun, singular
winner
hit the slopes
phrase
start skiing
snugly
General Adverb
fitting very tightly
snap
principle verb, imperative
make something attach by pressing down
binding
common noun, plural
a bottom part that attaches the boot to a ski
goggles
common noun, plural
a pair of glasses used to protect one's eyes
glare
common noun, singular
bright light that is reflected by the snow
slopes
common noun, plural
a space on the mountain which is used for skiing
mogul
common noun, plural
a bump on a ski hill
ski glove
common noun, plural
a covering of hands with each finger separated tha
snow-plow turn
common noun, singular
a slow, easy turn where you make a V with the skis
carving
common noun, non-variable
turn on your skis with your edges
chairlift
common noun, singular
a line of chairs tha moving cable that carries peo
apres-ski
common noun, non-variable
a party or drinks after skiing
grab some freshies
phrase
ski on the area that has never been skied before
yard sale
phrase
falling so hard that you lose all your ski equipment
catch some major air
phrase
used to describe a skier jumps really really high
bump
common noun, singular
small hill
gnarley
Adjective
awesome, cool (used by ski lovers)
take a spill
principle verb, subjunctive
fall
that about does it
phrase
it's finished; it's almost done
Supplementary Vocabulary
lodge
common noun, singular
the building that has restaurants and stores on the ski hill
pow
common noun, non-variable
(powder) soft, light snow
avy
common noun, singular
(avalanche) lots of snow falling off the mountain
liftie
common noun, singular
a person who operates the chairlift
bowl
common noun, singular
a steep hill with high sides, shaped like a bowl