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The most famous
sporting events in the UK are
the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
the London Marathon
Royal Ascot
Wimbledon
Which event have you ever heard anything?

Listen and read the texts. Then reply the questions in your copy-books

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The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race – rowing race
each spring
the River Thames
two teams of 9 students
win the prize and glory not money
long traditions

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Royal Ascot – horse racing
5 days
in Berkshire, England
attended by members of Royal Family
fashion show of smart hats

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The London Marathon
- running competition
42 km
in April
more than 40,000 people
big prize money
raise money for charity
for fun

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Wimbledon –
tennis competition
2 weeks every June
the world’s oldest
in Wimbledon stadium, in London
traditional snack
white costumes of sportsmen

1.What river is the race along?
2.What must the competitors
be?

3.How long is the distance
of the London marathon?
4.How many people usually take part in the event?

5. What event is so popular
with members of the royal
family?
6.What else is the event famous for?