Kate's Winter Holidays. Last winter Kate A ______ skiing for the first time. She went to the mountains with her family. At first it was difficult, but she B ______ better every day. By the end of the week she could ski without falling. The mountains were much C ______ than her city, with clean air and lots of snow. In the evenings the family sat by the fireplace, drank hot chocolate, and played games. Right now Kate D ______ a postcard to her grandmother about the trip. She says it is one of the most exciting holidays she has E ______.