Unit10 Sports, Holidays and Festivals in Britain

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Unit10 Sports, Holidays and Festivals in Britain

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sportsHow do modern Brits like to sp end their free time? 1.Go to public house 2.Go for a walk 3.Watch sports!

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sportsfootballOrigin: in agricultural society, physical labour need to release their energy to play fast

games like football in winter.Legend: ancient warriors celebrate victory by kicking around the decapitated head an enemy.

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sports

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sportsSome problems of British football1.In Shakespeare’s time 2.Today:”football hooligans”

FA( Football Association)It’s the UK’s national football league

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sportsTennisWimbledon ChampionshipsIt’s the oldest tennis tourna ment in the world, considered b y many to be the most prestigio us. It has been held at the All E ngland Club in Wimbledon, Lon don since 1877. It is one of the f our Grand Slam tennis tournam ents.

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sportsCricketThe first team sports in Britain to have organi sed rules. 1.Feature: fair, formally dressed, last for days

2.The change in history3.Infuluence on today’s government

4.Related phrases

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sports

On a sticky wicket?

Throw a googly?

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sportsHorse RacingHorse, the heart of medieval life, a symbol of authority and wealth1.Long history: relationship with Knight

2.flat racing & steeplechasing

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sportsFamous horse racing games1.The Grand National 2.Royal Ascot

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sportsHunting1.History and change2.Rejection from animal lovers

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Holidays and festivals in Britain!!!

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Holidays and festivals in Britain

Christmas1.December 25th 2.The biggest and favorite British holiday

3.Three traditions: Christmas PantomimeHearing Queen’s message Boxing Day

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Holidays and festivals in Britain

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Holidays and festivals in Britain

Easters1.In spring, when school close for a break

2.Easter egg— the symbol of Easter