The Beast from the East

It’s cold all over Europe. The cold weather is coming from Siberia. It is called: "The Beast from the East". Gavin in Scotland doesn’t mind.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• to remember - to know something from earlier, to have earlier information in your mind
• to pretend - to act as if something is true when it is not true
• bit - part or piece of something
• to stick to what you know - to only do what you already know and not try something new

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. When was the last time that Gavin built snowman?


2. Does Gavin know how to build a snowman?


3. Gavin decides to stick to what he knows. What does he already know how to do?

Extra listening and writing assignment

1. Watch the video once more.
2. Listen carefully at 1:16. What does Gavin say?
3. Write the comment Gavin is asking for.