Reading
7th form
SPORTS IN ENGLAND
Most schools in England have a sports day once a year in spring or in summer. On that day schools have no lessons.
The children go to the playing fields. The competitors wear their sports clothes. Several events take place at the same time on the field. The children have the running race, high and long jumps. They play some sports too. The results are written on a large blackboard for all to see.
In the middle of the program there is a break for lunch. If the day is sunny the children sit on the grass and eat their sandwiches.
At the end of the day the captain of the winning team receives a prize. The winners of different events are congratulated.
The children enjoy their sports day in the open air.
A competitor – суперник
Several events – декілька змагань
At the same time – одночасно
A break for lunch – перерва для ланчу
A winning team – команда, що виграє
To congratulate – вітати
I. Say if it is true or false.
II. Choose the right answer.
1. Why do children go to the playing field?
a) to clean the playing field;
b) to rest;
c) to have sports competitions.
2. What sports events take place on the field?
a) wrestling;
b) running race, high and long jumps;
c) swimming.
3. Where are the results written?
a) on a large blackboard;
b) in the exercise book;
c) on the tree.
4. What do the children do in the middle of the program?
a) sleep;
b) eat their sandwiches;
c) eat ice-cream.
5. What does the captain of the winning team receive?
a) a prize;
b) sports clothes;
c) a good mark.
6. Who are congratulated?
a) all the competitors;
b) the winners;
c) the teachers.
III. Answer the questions.