2. Reading comprehension Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из привелённых утверждений соответствуют тексту (1-tгue). не соответствуют текету (2-false), и о чём в тексте не сказано (3-not stated), Sport has a long and famous tradition in British history. Most popular world sports were born in the UK: Horse Racing and Horse-riding in Britain. football, tennis, golf. cricket and rugby. Do not forget the many others including boxing, table tennis. hockey and squash. Horse racing is one of the most famous pleasures in Great Britain. The Romans brought the idea of horse racing to the British shores. Although the British already had a great love for the animals and used them a In 1711. Queen Anne founded Ascot horse races and since that time British monarchs have supported lot. soldiers organized the first competitions only around 200 AD. By the 10" century, the sport had become quite popular, them. Royal racing at Ascot is held every year in the third week in June. The Queen takes a close personal interest in the running of Ascot. Though people still think that horse racing is the sport of kings, today it has become one of the most popular entertainments for the British. Royal Ascot is a very important part of British culture. in Liverpool. Horses jump 30 fences in this race and cover a distance of 7.141 km. The Grand National The Grand National first appeared in 1839. It is a National Hunt horse race, which takes place each year has an advantage over other hunt horse racings because it is the longest race in Britain: proud of leading trainers and leading horse owners. In any horse racing there are two winners: a leading horse and a leading jockey. Horse race fans are also Children usually get very excited about it. When people start riding, they need specialist instruction to Horse-riding is another popular outdoor activity in Britain. Families can enjoy this activity all together. find the right horse for them. The riding instruetor tells horse riders what to wear on their feet and also what type of trousers to wear. A horse rider must wear a hard hat. Horse-riding is a great physical activity because the horse does not do the whole work. A rider does a lot of work too. People who love horse-riding usually have good athletic training. Horse-riding also gives an opportunity to spend a lot of time in the fresh air. Horse-riding can give some important life lessons too: Children and teenagers take care of horses and ponies. Riders are responsible for horses. Horse-riding is great fun for different people. Disabled people (лоди сограниченными способностями) do horse-riding too. This sport activity helps them to relax, become physically stronger and have a better and more interesting life. Disabled people improve coordination and enjoy their riding achievements. There are over 500 centres across England. Wales and Scotland where disabled people can take riding lessons on trained horses: 1. Many winter sports were born in Britain. 2. Ancient Britons loved horses very much. 3. The Queen takes part in Royal racing at Ascot. 4. British monarchs support the Grand National: 5.Horse riders do not wear special hats. 6.Horse riding can be a sport for the whole family 7. People with health probiems can go horse-riding