Read the texts and do the tasks. Talk about sport in any language, and sooner or later you'll find yourself using English words. The British were the first people to write down standard rules for a lot of sports, even in sports like tennis which was invented by the French, or golf which was probably played in Holland, before becoming a national sport in Scotland.
As the rules of lots of different sports spread all over the world, so did the language of sport. In the world of horse-racing, words like groom and lad and steeplechase spread to other countries; so too did the word "Derby". The word came to mean an important race, usually between horses. One of the most famous horse races in Ireland is called the Irish Sweeps Derby, and one of the most famous American races is called the Kentucky Derby; and the word is used for other sports too, for important matches between two rival teams. In England, the "Manchester Derby" is a football match between Manchester United and Manchester City.
But where did this word come from? Why a "Derby"? Just like "Rugby", "Derby" (pronounced "Darby") is the name of a town in the middle of England; it is also the name of England's most famous horse race, The Derby. But the Derby is not run in the town of Derby, of course! That would be too simple!
Today the Derby has the reputation of being the world's most famous classic horse race. It is certainly the oldest and one of the biggest. Some years, over 600 horses are entered for the race; however only about 25 of them will actually take part in the great race on Derby day at the beginning of June.
It is said that the Derby was born during a dinner party in the year 1779, at the house of a nobleman, the Earl of Derby, near Epsom, a quiet village about 20 miles to the west of London. Like most aristocrats of the day, the earl loved horse-racing, and the open hilltops near his house were an excellent place for his jockeys to test their skills and speed against challengers. At the dinner party, the earl's friends decided to organize a big race for three-year old horses, and in respect for their host, they called it "the Derby". Very soon, the Derby became the most popular horse race in England - even in Europe. People could easily drive out in their carriages from London to watch the big race. In 1788, the Prince of Wales came to watch the race for the first time, and by the year 1800 start of the 19th century the Derby had become an important date in the annual social and sporting calendar.
It didn't just interest aristocrats, of course. Though most racehorses at the time were owned by aristocratic families, horse-racing was a very popular sport with ordinary people too, as it still is today. In 1847, the House of Commons decided that it should not work on Derby Day. By doing so, it virtually made the day into a national holiday, as other people followed the parliamentary example. From then on, thousands of ordinary people from London would crowd onto the trains on Derby Day, to enjoy a day at the races, a bit of excitement, and a breath of fresh air.
The Derby was one of the first sporting events to be shown on television. In 1932, long before public TV broadcasts began, the race was shown on closed circuit television to a select audience in the Metropole Cinema, in London. Then, in 1946, it was one of the first sports events to be broadcast on BBC television. Today, the Derby is watched on TV by millions of people all over Britain, and in other countries too, thanks to satellite communications.
Define if the statements are true or false.
1. The British were the first people to write down standard rules for a lot sports, even in sports like tennis which was invented by the French.
a. True
b. false
2. Before Golf became a national sport in Scotland, itwas apparently played in England.
a. True
b. false
3. Derby is considered to be one of the most famous classic horse races in the world, which takes place at the beginning of June.
a. True
b. false
4. Every June over 600 horses participate in the oldest and one of the biggest horse races in Derby.
a. True
b. false
5. Choose the right definition of the given words: Gambler
a. a person who invites other people
b. a person who looks after the horse
c. competition of speed
d. a person who plays with money
6. Find the synonym of the word: grab
a. spread
b. seize
c. broadcast
d. extend
Ex.1
1.many birds fly south in winter.
2. Ken writing a book about the Aztec Indians. He`ll finish it soon.
3. Mandy usually sits with Sandra in history classes. But today Sandra is absent, so Mandy will sit with Beth.
4. We don't wear uniforms to school.
5. “Great John! I see you are working very hard today! "
6. My brother doesn't listen to pop music, but today he listens to Madonna.
7. I don't understand what you are saying. Please speak more clearly!
8. I support Greenpeace because I believe in their philosophy.
9. Our teachers giving us a test twice a month.
10. "What are you doing?" "I taste the soup to see if it has enough salt."
Ex.2
1.Be careful! You will hurt yourself with scissors.
2. Come quickly! Look, snow out!
3. I do not know the answer, so I am looking it up.
4. The buses leave from the depot at 9 o'clock every day.
5. When I grow up, I will become an astronaut.
6. If you keep on play with this knife, you will cut yourself.
7. I will wear my new dress to the party tonight!
8. Jane will visit us these days and we are having a wonderful time together!
9. Don't worry! The plane will take off in three hours. We have a lots of time!
10. Jenny will be back soon. You could wait for her if you like.
Ex.3
1.My father took me to my first football game ten years ago.
2. When I arrive home, Susan cries.
3. Luke and Tony have a fight over Sheila at the pub last night.
4. I wrote an email when a dog comes in.
5. When I was young, my mum walk me to school every morning. In the afternoon my grandmother picked me up because my mother had to work.
6. While I driving to work, it startted snowing.
Ex.4
1. My father will take us to the park tomorrow.
2. Mary is doing her homework for tomorrow.
3. We live at 17 Burrows Street.
4. All day yesterday they were preparing for the English test.
5 . My mother worked in a good store before she was married.
6. We clean the house every day.
7. “Don't worry John, I'll pick up my dry cleaning on my way home. "
8. I will go to China if I win a lot of money.
9. My brother goes to school every morning.
10. When she was crossing the road, she was hit by a motorcycle.
11. When she arrives, we will ask her about it.
12. I will visit her while I am in Athens.
13. Ten minutes ago he took out the trash.
14. Do you get a lot of gifts for your birthday?
15. I will help with the laundry if I have time.
Ex.5
1.c
2.b
3.b
4.c
5.c
6.c
7.a
8.c
Объяснение:
1) Her father is not watching TV at the moment. He is sleeping because he is tired
2) Where does your uncle work? He works at school.
3) Is your friend doing his homework now?
4) When do you usually come home from school? I come at four o'clock.
5) My sister is not playing the piano now. She plays the piano in the evening.
6) Are you reading a magazine and thinking about your holiday at the moment?
7) I am siting in a waiting room at the dentist now.
8) When do you listen to the news on the radio?
9) Are you playing chess now?