In order to have fun in winter, we select four places for you.

Arinsal, Andorra

WHY? A pretty village with modern accommodation, Catalan dishes and duty-free drinks. Arinsal connects with the Pal and La Massana ski areas (40 miles of quiet,wide, improver-friendly slopes) and the ski school has UK instructors.

BEST FOR: Food-lovers.

BOOK IT: Seven nights from £434 per person, half-board, at Hotel Xalet Besoli. crystalski.co.uk

Meribel, France

WHY? It’s at the centre of the Trois Vallees-the world’s biggest ski area,with 370 miles of piste (滑雪道) — yet remains pleasingly relaxed for newcomers,with baby slopes at Altiport.

BEST FOR: Confident explorers.

BOOK IT: Seven nights’ sole occupancy (单独居住) at Chalet Aline for £7,884 (£986 per person,sleeping eight), all-inclusive.skiworld.co.uk

Ellmau, Austria

WHY? A little village with a big beginner area, plus the Hartkaiserbahn gondola (缆车车厢). It connects to places including Soll, Scheffau, Westendorf and Hopfgarten Ellmau, whose slopes are unlikely to make people scared.

BEST FOR: Families.

BOOK IT: Seven nights at Hotel Claudia from E909 per person, half-board.inghams.co.uk

Villard, France

WHY?An uncrowded place to learn,with historic buildings and good food.Villard/Correncon has two base areas connected with easy runs, plus livelier options and two beginner areas for children.

BEST FOR: Adventure-lovers.

BOOK IT: Seven nights in Le Splendid apartment from £1,020 (£204 per person, five sharing), including Eurotunnel crossings.peakretreats.co.uk

【小题1】How much should Steve pay if he shares a room with others in Meribel?

A．£434.

B．£909.

C．£986.

D．£1,020.

【小题2】Which of the following is a family of four people most likely to visit?

A．peakretreats.co.uk.	B．crystalski.co.uk.
C．skiworld.co.uk.	D．inghams.co.uk.

【小题3】What do we know about Villard?

A．It is often full of visitors.	B．It is friendly to beginners.
C．It is in a little village in Austria.	D．It has a ski school with UK instructors.