Question

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SPORT IN BRITAIN
Sport plays a very important part in people’s lives in Britain. About 29 million people over the age of 16 regularly take part in sport or exercise. For many people sport is the main form of entertainment.
The British are one of the best in the world in different sports. Such sports events as the Final Cup, the Derby, the Boat Race are watched on television by millions of people. For example, Wimbledon is not just a tennis tournament. It means summer fashion.
The game associated with England is cricket. It is much more than just a sport; it is symbolized a way of life. It is the national English game.
Rugby football has existed in Britain since the beginning of the 19th century, when a teacher at Rugby school, while playing football, decided it would be better to pick up the ball and run with it.
Traditionally, the favourite sports of the upper class are hunting, shooting and fishing. The most widespread form of hunting is fox-hunting.
Horse racing is a very popular sport in Britain. This sport became known as «the sport of kings» in the 17th century.
Almost every sport is played in Britain. Hockey and basketball are becoming very popular.

1. Is sport important for the British?
2. What kinds of sports are mentioned in the text?
3. When does Wimbledon take place?
4. Which game can we call the national one?
5. What is the difference between football and rugby football?
6. How do you think why horse racing was called «the sport of kings»?

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) yes,

2) Final Cup,Derby,Boat,Race,Cricket,became

3)in the summer

4)Cricket

5)in rugby players run with the ball in their hand, and in football kick the ball

6)because it is a game (sport) very difficult