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Chapter 6 Leisure Life Part One British Leisure Life An Introduction to British and American Culture Learning Focus British Newspapers BBC Football Horse Racing Christmas Easter New Year’s Day An Introduction to British and American Culture Before You Read Warm-up What do the British do in their leisure time? _____________________________ Which English newspapers do you know? _____________________________ How do the British spend their holidays? _____________________________ An Introduction to British and American Culture Leisure life Mass media The British people can receive all sorts of information from the newspapers, radio and TV programs. Sports Most British enjoy watching and discussing sports events even if they do not actively participate. Holiday Several holidays are celebrated during the year which reflect the history, culture and religion of the country. An Introduction to British and American Culture Mass Media Newspapers The Times The Guardian The Daily Telegraph The Observer An Introduction to British and American Culture Mass Media Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper? (a) The Times (b) The Observer (c) The Guardian (d) The Financial Times An Introduction to British and American Culture Mass Media BBC For a long period, the only television programs in Britain were produced by the BBC . An Introduction to British and American Culture Sports Football Football Association (FA) games Football Cup Final An Introduction to British and American Culture Sports Horse Racing Flat racing: is racing where horse riders compete on a flat track. Hurdle racing: is racing across the countryside or around the obstacles riders might encounter. An Introduction to British and American Culture Sports Cricket Cricket is one of the earliest sports in Britain to have organized rules and be played according to the same rules throughout