Golf was first played in Scotland in the 15th century

Golf was first played in England in the 16th century

Cricket is a popular summer sport in England

Rugby takes its name from Rugby school in the Midlands.

In 1824, a boy playing football at the school picked up the ball and ran with it.

Britain doesn’t often produce sportsmen or sportswomen who are successful in world championship

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1. — You can look at this document, inspector? — I'm afraid I don't have. 2. The solution may be very simple, believe me. 3. — Can I call the porter? — You would, if you lived in this hotel. 4. You may have mistaken me for my sister. We're twins. 5. I may be making a mistake, but I see no other option. 6. You may not realize it, but you are a great person. 7. I was sure that may be other problems. 8. He assured us that we can come at any convenient day for us. 9. The child asked if he could see two more cartoon. 10. He's probably late. Stuck probably somewhere in the traffic jam. 11. I'm not sure, but maybe they met at someone's wedding. 12. — It looks as if nothing happened. — She probably didn't hear the latest news. 13. You could provide them with financial assistance! Now they went bankrupt. 14. — You could be more helpful, my dear! — Really it is. 15. She decided that she could use the car of the father. 16. Deer can be hunted only at certain times of the year.

1 A: Do you know that man over there? B: Actually, I do. He's Muriel's husband.
2 A: Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? B: Yes. I'm seeing Jack at nine o'clock. - запланированное действие
3 A: I see you're feeling better. B: Yes, I am, thank you.
4 A: What's that noise? B: The people next door are having a party.
5 A: Graham has a new computer. B: I know. I've already seen it.
6 A: This dress doesn't fit) me any more. B: Why don't you buy a new one?
7 A: Your perfume smells nice. What is it? B: It's a new perfume called Sunshine. 8 A: What is Jane doing? B: She is smelling the flowers in the garden.
9 A: What are you looking at? B: Some photos I took during my holidays. They aren't very good, though.
10 A: You look very pretty today. B: Thank you. I've just had my hair cut.
11 A: I think we're being followed. B: Don't be silly! It's just your imagination. 12 A: Is anything wrong? B: No. I am just thinking about the party tonight. - в значении: подумываю
13 A: This fabric feelы like silk. B: It is silk, and it was very expensive.
14 A: What are you doing? B: I'm feeling the radiator to see if it's getting warm. - в значении: трогаю
15 A: She is generous, isn't she? B: Yes, she has never been a mean person. 16 A: He is very quiet today, isn't he? B: Yes, I think he has some problems. 17 A: Would you like some cherries? B: Yes, please. I love cherries. They're my favourite fruit.
11 18 A: I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. B: Shall I explain it again?
19 A: The children are making lots of noise today. B: I know, but they are having fun. - в значении: веселятся
20 A: This cake tastes awful. B: I think I forgot to put the sugar in it!