Национальный спорт великобритании на английском. Текст Great Britain: все о Великобритании с переводом на русский. Спорт в Британии

The British like sports very much. Their native sports are football, cricket, rugby, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, canoeing and others. The first rules for such sports as boxing, golf, hockey, yachting and horse-racing also originated fromBritain. In fact they like watching sports more than playing them.

Is the most popular game. Football, or soccer, is an example of a professional game. The game of football was first played in Britain, and later people began to play it in other countries. There are many amateur soccer players in Britain who play the game on Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Amateur clubs often play against professionals. Almost every school has its football team and every boy in Britain knows a lot about the game. He can tell you the names of the players in the most important teams, he has pictures of them and knows the results of many matches.

The Football Association drew up the rules of the modern game in 1863 and in 1888 12 clubs joined together to form the first Football League.England won the World Cup in 1966.Rugby and football became two separate sports when the Football Association said that only the goalkeeper could handle the ball.

Is a team sport, usually played outdoors, on a football pitch, with a round football, a goal, with two teams of 11 players, and a goalkeeper. You play a game of football or a football match.

Rugby is another popular British sport which is played in other countries. It is also called rugby football. The story is told that in 1823 boys at Rugby school inEngland were playing football in the normal way, when suddenly one boy picked the ball up and ran with it. That was how a new game was born. There are two forms of rugby football: the amateur game and the professional game.

Two kinds of rugby are played inBritain. Rugby Union is played by amateurs in teams of15 inthe south ofEnglandand inWales(where it is the national sport). Rugby League is played by professionals in teams of13 inthe north ofEngland.

Rugby is a team sport, played outdoors, on a rugby pitch, with an oval rugby ball, and two teams of 15 players. You play a game of rugby or a rugby match.

is the favorite summer sport. Amateur cricket has the same rules as the professional game. A typical amateur cricket match takes place on a village green, an open space in the centre of the village. It is played between two teams - the “home” team and the “visitors” who come from another village.

Cricket is very much the English game. A match can take five days – and still end in a draw. A form of cricket was being played 250 years ago.

Is a team game, usually played outdoors, on a cricket pitch, with a bat, a cricket ball, and stumps. There are 11 players on each team. You play a cricket match.

Golf was probably invented inHolland, but has been played inScotland for at least 400 years. At first, it was played with balls made of wood, then of leather stuffed with feathers.

Usually played by individuals, golf is played on a golf course, using several types of golf clubs and a golf ball. You play a game of golf or a round of golf.

is also one of the most popular sport games inBritain. The first rules for tennis were drawn up by the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club when it held its first tournament in theLondon suburb ofWimbledon in 1877.Wimbledon is still the world’s most famous tennis event.

Is a racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles). It is played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a tennis ball. You play a game of tennis or a tennis match.

Next to football, the main spectator sport in Britainis horse-racing . A lot of people are interested in the races and risk money on the horse which they think will win.Britain is also famous for motor-car racing, boat-racing, dog-racing, and even races for donkeys. The famous boat-race between the teams ofOxford andCambridge attracts large crowds of people.

Sports in America

Americans pay much attention to physical fitness. Many sports and sporting activities are popular in the USA. People take part in swimming, skating, skiing, squash and badminton, tennis, marathons, bowling, archery etc. But five main American sports are hockey, volleyball, baseball, football and basketball. Basketball and volleyball were invented inAmerica.

The British are known to be great sports-lovers, so when they are neither playing, nor watching games, they like to talk about them. Many of the games we play now have come from Britain.

One of the most British games is cricket. It is often played in schools, colleges, universities and by club teams all over the country. Summer isn"t summer without cricket. To many Englishmen cricket is both a game and a standard of behaviour. When they consider anything unfair, they sometimes say: "That isn"t cricket."

But as almost everywhere else in the world, the game which attracts the greatest attention is Association football, or soccer. Every Saturday from late August till the beginning of May, large crowds of people support their favourite sides in football grounds. True fans will travel from one end of the country to the other to see their team play. There are plenty of professional and amateur soccer clubs all over Britain. International football matches and the Cup Finals take place at Wembley.

Rugby football is also very popular, but it is played mainly by amateurs.

Next to football, the chief spectator sport in British life is horse-racing. A lot of people are interested in the races and risk money on the horse which they think will win. The Derby is perhaps the most famous single sporting event in the whole world.

Britain is also famous for motor-car racing, dog-racing, boat-racing, and even races for donkeys. The famous boat-race between the teams of Oxford and Cambridge attracts large crowds of people.

A great number of people play and watch tennis. Tennis tournaments at Wimbledon are known all over the world. The innumerable tennis courts of Britain are occupied by people between the ages of 16 and 60 who show every degree of skill - from practically helpless to the extremely able.

The British also like to play golf, baseball, hockey, grass-hockey. Various forms of athletics, such as running, jumping, swimming, boxing are also popular. You can sometimes hear that there are no winter sports in England. Of course the English weather is not always cold enough to ski, skate, or toboggan, but winter is a good season for hunting and fishing. Indeed, sport in one form or another is an essential part of daily life in Britain.

Спорт в Британии

Британцы, как известно, большие любители спорта. Так что когда они не играют и не смотрят игры, они любят о них поговорить. Многие из игр, в которые мы играем сейчас, пришли из Англии.

Одна из самых британских игр - крикет. В него очень часто играют в школах, колледжах, университетах и клубными командами по всей стране. Лето - не лето без игры в крикет. Для многих англичан крикет является и игрой, и стандартом поведения. Когда они считают несправедливым что-нибудь, они иногда говорят: "Это не по правилам"(Это не крикет).

Но, как и почти везде в мире, игра, которая привлекает наибольшее внимание это футбол. Каждую субботу с конца августа до начала мая, больших толпы народа поддерживают любимые команды на футбольных полях. Настоящие фанаты путешествуют из одного конца страны в другой, чтобы увидеть игры своей команды. Есть множество профессиональных и любительских футбольных клубов по всей Англии. Международные футбольные матчи и финалы Кубков проводятся на "Уэмбли".

Регби также очень популярный вид спорта, но играют в основном любители.

На следующем месте после футбола, самый зрелищный вид спорта для британцев это скачки. Многие люди заинтересованы в бегах и ставят деньги на лошадь, которая по их мнению, победит. Дерби, пожалуй, самое известное спортивное событие во всем мире.

Великобритания также известна автогонками, бегами собак, греблей, и даже скачками ослов. Знаменитая гребная гонка между командами Оксфорда и Кембриджа привлекает толпы людей.

Большое число людей играет и смотрит теннис. Теннисный турнир в Уимблдоне известен во всем мире. На бесчисленных теннисных кортах Великобритании занимаются люди в возрасте от 16 до 60, демонстрирующие все степени мастерства - от практически беспомощного до чемпионского.

Британцы также любят играть в гольф, бейсбол, хоккей, хоккей на траве. Различные виды легкой атлетики, такие как бег, прыжки, плавание, бокс также популярны. Иногда можно услышать, что в Англии нет зимних видов спорта. Конечно, английская погода не всегда достаточно холодна для катания на лыжах, коньках или санках, но зима - хороший сезон для охоты и рыбалки. Действительно, спорт в той или иной форме, является неотъемлемой частью повседневной жизни Англии.

Sport in Great Britain (5)

Sport plays an important part in the life of the British. The British are proud of the fact that many sports originated in their country and then spread throughout the world. The national British sports are football, golf, cricket, table tennis, lawn tennis, snooker, steeplechase, racing, darts.
Football, the most popular game in the world, is of two kinds in Britain: association football (soccer) and rugby. Soccer, played in almost all countries, remains one of the most popular games in Great Britain. Rugby football originated at Rugby public school. In this game players may carry the ball. Rugby is played by teams of 15 players with an oval ball.
Golf, one of the most popular sports in Britain, originated in Scotland.
One of the most British games is cricket. It is often played in schools, colleges, universities and by club teams all over the country. To many Englishmen cricket is a game and a standard of behaviour. When they consider something unfair, they sometimes say: «It"s not cricket».
Don"t mix cricket with another British game - croquet. This sport is played in a grass playing court and involves hitting plastic or wooden balls with a mallet through wicket. Garden croquet is widely played in the UK.
Next to football horse racing is the chief spectator sport in British life. A lot of people are interested in the races. The Derby is perhaps the most famous single sporting event in the whole world. Britain is also famous for motor car racing, dog racing, boat racing and even races for donkeys. The famous boat race between the teams of Oxford and Cambridge attracts large crowds of people.
A great number of people play and watch tennis. Tennis tournaments at Wimbledon are known all over the world. The innumerable tennis courts of Britain are occupied by people of all ages who show every degree of skill, also England is also the home of table tennis.

Спорт в Великобритании (5)

В жизни англичан спорт играет важную роль. Англичане гордятся тем, что многие виды спорта возникли в их стране, а затем распространились по всему миру. Национальные британские виды спорта - футбол, гольф, крикет, настольный теннис, лаун-теннис, бильярд, скачки с препятствиями, бега, дартс.
У футбола, самой популярной игры в мире, в Британии есть две разновидности: (европейский) футбол и регби. Футбол, в который играют почти во всех странах, остается одной из самых популярных игр в Великобритании. Регби возникло в школе Регби. В этой игре игроки могут нести мяч в руках. В регби команды из 15 игроков играют овальным мячом.
Гольф, один из самых популярных в Великобритании видов спорта, возник в Шотландии.
Одна из самых британских игр - это крикет. В него часто играют в школах, колледжах, университетах и клубных командах по всей стране. Для многих англичан крикет-одновременно и игра, и стандарт поведения. Когда они считают что-то нечестным, они иногда говорят: «Это не крикет».
Не путайте крикет с еще одной британской игрой - крокетом. В этот спорт играют на травяной площадке и в ней нужно попасть в воротца, ударяя молоточком по пластиковым или деревянным мячам. Садовый крокет широко распространен в Соединенном Королевстве.
Вслед за футболом самый зрелищный вид спорта для британцев - это лошадиные бега. Очень многие люди интересуются скачками. Дерби - это, возможно, самое знаменитое отдельное спортивное событие в мире. Великобритания также известна гонками автомобилей, собак, лодок и даже ослов. Знаменитая гребная гонка между командами Оксфорда и Кембриджа привлекает толпы народа.
Очень многие играют в теннис и смотрят теннисные матчи. Теннисный турнир в Уимблдоне известен во всем мире. Бесчисленные теннисные корты Великобритании используют люди всех возрастов, демонстрирующие все степени мастерства. Настольный теннис также возник в Англии.

Vocabulary:

able - умелый
archery - стрельба из лука
association football, soccer - футбол
lawn tennis - большой теннис (европейский)
long-distance running - бег на длинные дистанции
boat-race - гребные гонки
bowling - боулинг
croquet - крокет
cricket - крикет
darts - дартс (метание дротиков)
mallet - молоток (для крокета)
to originate - происходить
racing - гонки, бега
rugby football - регби
spectator - зритель
spectator sport - зрелищный вид спорта
snooker - снукер, бильярд
steeplechase - скачки с препятствиями
wicket - воротца, калитка (в крокете)

Answer the questions
1. What sports are typically British?
2. How many kinds of football do you know?
3. What is the difference between rugby and association football?
4. Where does golf come from?
5. What does cricket mean for an Englishman?
6. What is Derby famous for?
7. What races are organized in Britain?
8. What is Wimbledon?
9. Who are «football hooligans»? What is your attitude to hooliganism?
10. Do you know any famous British athletes or teams? Tell your class¬ mates about them.

Questions:
1. Are British fond of sports?
2. What is the most popular game in the UK?
3. Do all the parts of the UK have their Football Leagues and teams?
4. When and where the Football Association Cup final is played?
5. What is considered to be the English national game?
6. What is the name of the Scottish national game? When did it originate?
7. What are the other sports popular in the UK?

Спорт в Великобритании
Британцы очень любят спорт. Он составляет часть их жизни. Два самых популярных вида спорта - футбол и крикет.
Футбол - самый популярный вид спорта в Соединенном Королевстве. В Англии, Уэльсе, Шотландии и Северной Ирландии есть футбольные лиги и национальные команды. Матчи проводятся каждую субботу с августа по апрель. Помимо игр футбольной лиги, существует чемпионат, называемый Кубком Футбольной Ассоциации. Финал Кубка проводится на стадионе Уэмбли (Лондон) в мае.
Крикет считается национальной английской игрой. Его правила очень сложны. Он играется двумя командами, по одиннадцать человек каждая; игрок пытается забить мяч битой.
Гольф - шотландская национальная игра. Он берет свое начало в XV веке, и самая известная в мире школа гольфа - Королевский и Древний Клуб, находится в Ст. Эндрю.
Теннис впервые появился в Британии в конце XIX века. Наиболее известный британский чемпионат - Уимблдон, который проводится ежегодно в последнюю неделю июня - первую неделю июля.
Это наиболее популярные виды спорта в Англии. Но существуют и другие, такие, как: регби, плавание, гребля, скачки и традиционная охота на лис.

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Think of your favourite sport. Whatever it is, there is a good chance that it was first played in Britain, and an even better chance that its modern rules were first codified in Britain. The public schools of the Victorian era believed that organized competitive games had many psychological benefits. These games appealed to, and developed, the British sense of «fair play». You had to be a «good loser». To be a cheat was shameful, but to lose was just «part of the game». Team games were best, because they developed «team spirit».

Modern sport in Britain is very different. “Winning isn’t everything” and «it’s only a game» are still well-known sayings, but to modern professionals, sport is clearly not just a game. These days, top players in any sport talk about having a «professional attitude» and doing their «job» well, even if, officially, their sport is still an amateur one.

Sport probably plays a more important part in people’s lives in Britain that it does in most other countries. For a very large number, this is especially true for men, it is their main form of entertainment. Millions take part in some kind of sport at least once a week. Many millions more are regular spectators and follow one or more sports. One of the chief spectator sports in British life is horse-racing. Lots of people are interested in the races and risk money on the horse which they think will win. The Derby is perhaps the most famous single sporting event.

There are hours of televised sport each week. Every newspaper, national or local, quality or popular, devotes several pages entirely to sport.

Sometimes the traditions which accompany an event can seem as important as the actual sporting contest. Wimbledon, for instance, is not just a tennis tournament. It means summer fashions, all white, strawberries and cream, garden parties and long, warm English summer evenings.

Many of such events have become world-famous. Therefore, it is not only the British who tune in to watch. The Grand National, for example, attracts a television audience of 300 million. The cup finals of other countries often have better quality and more entertaining football on view – but more Europeans watch the English Cup Final than any other. The standard of British tennis is poor, and Wimbledon is only one of the world’s major tournaments. But if you ask any top tennis player, you find that Wimbledon is the one they really want to win. Every footballer in the world dreams of playing at Wembley, every cricketer in the world of playing at Lord’s. Wimbledon, Wembley and Lord’s are the “spiritual homes” of their respective sports.

Sport is a British export!

TEXT 12. Read and translate the text. Be ready to discuss.

Four Characters of the British

It is interesting to know something about the people who live in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The best way of describing them to you is to «invent» four different characters on our own. They are Michael Wallingford-Smith, from England; Paddy O’Donoghue, from Ireland; Robby McGregor, from Scotland; David Jones, from Wales.

The stories about them are meant to be funny.

What Is an Englishman?

This is Michael Wallingford-Smith. He is an Englishman. He was born on November 23 rd, 1960. He lives in a small country town outside London. Every morning, he goes to his local station, buys a copy of The Times and catches the 8.14 train to London. (He says: «I catch the 8.14 to Town».)

Mr. Wallingford-Smith works there for a bank in the City. He has worked there for twenty-four years, and he has never missed the 8.14 train. Mr. Wallingford-Smith has a pretty wife, called Marion. They have two children: a boy, called Mark, who is thirteen, and a girl, called Sylvia, who is nineteen. Mark goes to the same school his father went to, and Sylvia is engaged to a young man who also works for a bank in the City.

Mr. Wallingford-Smith likes: The Times, the Queen, money, people who call him «Sir», big dogs, and his umbrella.

He doesn’t like: the Rolling Stones, and girls in mini-skirts.

What Is an Irishman?

This is Paddy O’Donoghue. He is an Irishman. He was born on March 15th, 1963.

Paddy lives in a grey brick house with five rooms, in Dublin, the capital of Southern Ire­land. He dislikes work very much; if he didn’t have to work, he would be a very happy man. He says: «Well, you see, I’ve got a wife and six children and they all need food and clothes». So to earn money, Paddy writes about horse-racing every week for a Dublin newspaper.

Paddy loves talking and telling stories. If he didn’t have to work every day, he says, he knows exactly what he would do: he would get up late in the morning and eat a big plate of bacon for breakfast. He would then go to his favourite «pub» and have three glasses of beer, and tell everybody what he did the day before. In the evening, he would have a big meal and then dance and sing with his wife, and friends.

Paddy likes: a good fight, his coloured ties, the bar-maid in the pub, singing, beer, and Ire­land.

He doesn’t like: rich Englishmen, people who don’t listen to his stories, and work.

What Is a Scotsman?

This is Robby McGregor. He is a Scotsman. He was born on August 6th, 1965.

Robby’s house is in the hills, in the north of Scotland. He is married and has three children – all boys. He is very proud of his kilt and the McGregor family tartan. He goes to work every day wearing trousers but he wears a kilt at the weekend and on special occasions.

Robby works in a factory which makes tartans. He says: «Only true Scotsmen should wear the kilt. I am a true Scotsman».

Robby, like most Scotsmen, is a proud man. He likes to work hard and earn a lot of money, but doesn’t like to spend it. (He always feels guilty if he goes out for an evening and enjoys himself.)

Robby’s youngest son is learning to play the bagpipes – Scotland’s traditional instrument. This makes Robby feel very proud. The bagpipes, however, are a difficult instrument to play: they sound beautiful if someone plays them well but they sound horrible if a learner tries to play them.

Robby likes: his kilt, fishing, Scotch whisky, and the Highland Games.

He dislikes: people who say he looks stupid in his kilt, the English, and people who wear kilts and are not Scotsmen.

What Is a Welshman?

This is David Jones. He is a Welshman. He was born on March 1st, 1958.

David lives in a mining vil­lage in South Wales. Most of the men in his village work in a coal-mine. Every day, after work, they meet in «The Black Spade» and drink and sing together. David loves to sing: he sings in chapel every Sunday, and he sings in the coal-mine when he is working. David’s wife, Glynis, says: «He sings in his bath every night, too».

David speaks Welsh, his country’s language. But if he speaks Welsh in England, Ireland or Scotland, nobody can understand him. He thinks that everybody should speak Welsh because it is a very musical language.

David’s eldest son, John, plays rugby for his school team; his daughter, Jenny, is learning to play the harp, the national instrument of Wales.

David sometimes takes his wife and children to London, but he thinks it is too big. He doesn’t like London very much because none of his friends live there, and there are no mountains in London.

David likes: music, poetry, fresh air, singing in the bath, his family, and his friends in the coal-mine.

He doesn’t like: people who say the Welsh language is old-fashioned, big cities, and English cuisine.

TEXT 13. Read and translate. Name 3 things you associate with the English.