ski

Everyday

1. A ski is one of a pair of long narrow flat boards fixed to boots for sliding over snow. tree →
2. To ski means to move over snow on skis. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life families in Canada, the northern USA, Europe, New Zealand and Australia's Snowy Mountains go skiing in winter. In PE and safety lessons, pupils learn to wear a helmet and stay on marked runs. Phrases: go skiing, ski slope, ski lift, ski resort, water ski.

Examples

• We went skiing in the mountains. tree →
• I fell over on my skis. tree →
• She skis faster than her dad. tree →
• The ski lift took us to the top. tree →
• Always wear a helmet when you ski. tree →
• He learned to water ski on the lake. tree →
• Put your skis on the rack. tree →

Note

Past: "skied"; -ing: "skiing" (two i's). Countable noun: a pair of skis. Said "skee". Safety: stay on runs that match your level and watch for other skiers; avalanche signs must be obeyed.