Today's report examines the problems which snow can cause, and offers some recommendations to people who find themselves in places where there is heavy snow. Which part of the US suffered badly from the effects of snow recently? How many snowstorms affect the US each year? Which difficult situations are mentioned in the report, and what advice is given? The first activity introduces you to some of the words you will hear in the report. Spend as long as you wish on the listening activity, then other activities invite you to complete an imaginary conversation and to practice writing what you hear.