Popular British Sports and Games
The British people like everyone else like sports and games. But if they are asked to name there favorite sport they will probably name football, cricket and hockey, athletics and climbing, horse-riding and boating, rugby and rowing.
Britain invented and developed many of the sports and games which are now played all over the world. Football is one of them. Probably the most popular sport nowadays was first developed in England. It is spread all over the country-in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their national teams compete with each other every year. They take part in different competitions. The two best teams play in the Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. It is one of the most important football matches of the year. National teams of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland take part in European competitions and other international matches. There are many football clubs all over Britain.
Cricket is another popular summer sport. It is sometimes called the English national game. It is known that people played cricket in England as early as 1550.many cricket clubs were founded in the 18th century. Nowadays days this summer game, which is typically British, is played in schools, colleges and universities and in most towns and villages of Britain. Teams play weekly games from late April to the end of September. Cricket is a very long game, and quite dangerous. It is a slow game too. International cricket matches can last for 5 days. Cricket is not played only by men. Girls and women play this game too. Boxing as a British sport is one of the oldest. It existed even in Saxon times. Golf was developed in Scotland and now is widely spread all over Britain. Tennis, or lawn tennis, is another popular game in Britain. It was first played in England in 1872 and the first championship at Wimbledon, in west London.
Swimming, boating and sailing have always been popular in Britain and are enjoyed by thousands of people. But the British are less interested in skiing and skating, typically Russian types of sport. Can you explain why?
Sport in Russia
Russian people have always paid much attention to sport. Many kinds of sports, both winter and summer are popular in Russia. Skiing and skating are especially developed in Russia. At may be explained by the long winter period in our country.
All over the world people of different ages are very fond of sports and games. Sport not only helps people to become strong and to develop physically but also makes, them more organized and better disciplined in their daily life. It helps to be in good health.
We all ought to do exercises. Even if we don't plan to become famous sportsmen we still have to practice. Regular exercises give me more energy. That is why many people who suffer from illnesses should take more exercises. I think the best ones are swimming, walking and jogging.
1. Why is sport important in our life?
2. What should people do to keep good health?
3. How do exercises change you?
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