We interrupt this show for an urgent weather report.<br />Heavy snow is set to cause major damage in our area over the weekend.<br />Police are warning drivers that they should avoid using their vehicles, as road conditions<br />are expected to be very dangerous.<br />About three inches of snow are expected to fall on Friday evening.<br />That is on top of the two inches that fell the previous day.<br />Winds are also particularly risky, because the rain, which fell on Wednesday, has turned<br />to ice, which has been covered by snow again.<br />High winds are expected to cause the snow to block many routes.<br />The A620 and A625 roads have already been closed by police.<br />The A720 road is still open, but drivers are being advised to avoid it if possible.<br />Because of an accident earlier today there, it was closed for three hours, but this has<br />now been cleared.<br />Ambulances had been unable to reach a man trapped in his car at the scene.<br />A rescue helicopter braved the high winds to pull him clear and transport him to the<br />emergency department.<br />The hospital later said his condition was improving.<br />Looking ahead, the snow will be with us for the next three days, but we can look forward<br />to warmer weather by the middle of next week.<br />That's all from this weather report.<br />We'll let you know of any further developments.<br />We interrupt this show for an urgent weather report.<br />Heavy snow is set to cause major damage in our area over the weekend.<br />Police are warning drivers that they should avoid using their vehicles, as road conditions<br />are expected to be very dangerous.<br />But three inches of snow are expected to fall on Friday evening.<br />That is on top of the two inches that fell the previous day.<br />Roads are also particularly risky, because the rain, which fell on Wednesday, has turned<br />to ice, which has been covered by snow again.<br />High winds are expected to cause the snow to block many routes.<br />The A620 and A625 roads have already been closed by police.<br />The A720 road is still open, but drivers are being advised to avoid it if possible.<br />Because of an accident earlier today there, it was closed for three hours, but this has<br />now been cleared.<br />Ambulances had been unable to reach a man trapped in his car at the scene.<br />A rescue helicopter braved the high winds to pull him clear and transport him to the<br />emergency department.<br />The hospital later said his condition was improving.<br />Going ahead, the snow will be with us for the next three days, but we can look forward<br />to warmer weather by the middle of next week.<br />That's all from this weather report.<br />We'll let you know of any further developments.
(1)
How much snow fell on Thursday?
A . Two inches.B . Three inches.C . Five inches.
(2)
What was the weather like on Wednesday?
A . It was rainy.B . It was snowy.C . It was windy.
(3)
Which road can be used?
A . A620.B . A625.C . A720.
(4)
How was the trapped man rescued?
A . By a car.B . By a helicopter.C . By an ambulance.