BR 2-29: ENGLAND

5. sports and events

Every year millions of people visit England from all over the world. Why? Readabout the sports and events of the country.


     I read ENGLAND. It was written by John Escott. This book is written about England.

Sports...     English football is very famous in the world. English football is played every Saturday between august and April. The Cup Final in May is a big, important match. I think you know the world-famous Manchester United football team. And English tennis is very famous in the world too. Famous tennis players come from all over the world.

...and events     Two exciting events every year are the Glastonbury Music Festival and the Notting Hill Carnival. The Glastonbury Music Festival is in June, at Glastonbury in Somerset. It's the place to hear pop and rock music in the open air. Notting Hill Carnival in London is on the last sunday and Monday in August.


     I know English football team is very strong! But I didn't know English tennis is strong. I want to go England and watch a football match. (196 words / 10,165 words)