9. A) Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box and you’ll learn about animals in sport. Write figures and appropriate words.
greyhound racing shooting fishing hunting
hare-coursing foxhunting angling horse-racing
ANIMALS IN SPORT
Traditionally, the favourite sports of the British upper class are (1) ________, and
(2) ________, (3) _______. The most widespread form of hunting is (4) _______ – indeed, that is what the word 'hunting' usually means in Britain (Foxhunting). This is a popular pastime among some members of die higher social classes and a few people from lower social classes, who often see their participation as a mark of newly won status.
Killing birds with guns is known as 'shooting' in Britain. It is a minority pastime confined largely to the higher social classes; there are more than three times as many licensed guns for this purpose in France as there are in Britain. The birds which people try to shoot (such as grouse) may only be shot during certain specified times of the year. The upper classes often organize 'shooting parties' during the 'season'.
The only kind of hunting which is associated with the working class is (5) ______, in which greyhound dogs chase hares. However, because the vast majority of people in Britain are urban dwellers, this too is a minority activity.
The one kind of' hunting' which is popular among all social classes is fishing. In fact, this is the most popular participatory sport of all in Britain. Between four and five million people go fishing regularly. When fishing is done competitively, it is called
(6) ______.
Apart from being hunted, another way in which animals are used in sport is when they race. (7) _______ is a long-established and popular sport in Britain, both 'flat racing' and 'national hunt' racing (where there are jumps for the horses), sometimes known as 'steeplechase'. The former became known as 'die sport of kings' in the seventeenth century, and modern British royalty has close connections with sport involving horses. Some members of the royal family own racehorses and attend certain annual race meetings (Ascot, for example); some are also active participants in the sports of polo and show-jumping (both of which involve riding a horse).
The chief attraction of horse-racing for most people is die opportunity it provides for gambling. (8) ______, although declining, is still popular for the same reason. In this sport, the dogs' chase a mechanical hare round a racetrack. It is easier to organize than horse-racing and 'the dogs' has the reputation of being the 'poor man's racing'.
10. A) Complete the advertisements from the sports magazine using the words in the box and you’ll find what things sportspeople are offered. Write each word with an appropriate number.
track running spikes; body
surfing;
basketball
shoes; running
shoes;
noseclips; team
kits;
snorkelling masks; rims;
football boots; nets;
fins; balls;
basketball
backboards; football
kits; swimsuits;
goggles; aquashoes; armbands; fins; body surfing; hoops; armbands;
A. If you are preparing for a holiday abroad or if you just enjoy your swimming, we have everything for those who enjoy the water: (1) __, (2) __, (3) __, (4) __, (5) __, (6) __, (7) __, (8) __ , (9) __ , (10) __ , and (11) __ .
B. If you want to play basketball like the professional, then you need to use the quality basketball equipment. We have (12) __, (13) __, (14) __ , (15) __ , (16) __ .
C. We hold a wide range of athletics shoes and athletics equipment for both amateurs and professionals. If you are looking for (17) __ or general (18) __, you will find an excellent selection here.
D. Whether you are a Sunday League player or a professional footballer, we have a fantastic choice of (19) __ , (20) __ , (21) __ , and (22) __ .
b) First, match the advertisements (A-D) to the pictures (1-4). Then consider what else can be offered to the readers of the magazine who like these sports or games.
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