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II. Complète the sentences wîth the best answer (a, b or c).

1.Factory holidays are much concentrated in the period

a)from the 25th of December and 2nd of January.

b)in spring during the Easter festival.

c)between mid-July and mid-August.

2.The British usually spend their annual holiday

a)in the forests of Scotland where it is cool and the air is so fresh.

b)on the coast where there are many seaside resorts and hôtels.

c)far away from Britain in Miami in the U.S.A., or in Indonesia.

3.The game that is especially connected with England is

4.For the great mass of the British people the eight months of

a)lawn tennis are more important than the four months of ice-hockey.

b)football playing are more important than the four months of cricket.

c)fishing are most popular starting in early October.

5.English league football is organized

a)in two Divisions with 12 teams in each.

b)in four Divisions with 22 or 24 teams in each.

c)in every school and university of the country.

6.Each team in rugby football or rugger

a)has 15 players who spend much time trying to seize the eggshaped bail,

b)has 12 players who wear such protective clothing as men playing American football.

c)plays inside sports halls where there are spécial facilities for the game to be played.

7.Golf and tennis are played by

a)very few people because payment is high.

b)children at schools after classes.

c)great numbers of people at excellent golf courses and tennis courts.

III. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false statements.

1.Another popular spectator sport in British life is coarse fishing.

2.A famous race-course is located near Edinburgh, where a popular annual horse race is held called the Derby Cup.

3.An ordinary working man can easily go to horse races if he wants to.

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