Question

Open the brackets to complete the story:
THE DERBY
The Derby 1(be) one of the most famous horse races in Great
Britain. The first Derby 2(take) place in May 1780. The races 3(name)
after Lord Derby. He 4(open) them with the help of Lord Bunbury.
Each race 5(cover) a mile and a half and 6(hold) in the county of
Surry. So in May everyone 7(remember) the Derby and 8(prepare) for
the occasion. People who 9(go) to watch the races usually 10(wear)
their best clothes and 11(look) very elegant. It 12(be) a very important
event in the British life.

Answer 1

The Derby is one of the most famous horse races in Great
Britain. The first Derby took place in May 1780. The races are named
after Lord Derby. He opened them with the help of Lord Bunbury.
Each race covers a mile and a half and is held in the county of
Surry. So in May everyone remembers the Derby and prepares for
the occasion. People who go to watch the races usually wear
their best clothes and look very elegant. It is a very important
event in the British life.