Great British Sporting Events (Culture Corner)

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100

Along which river does the Boat Race in London take place?

The Boat Race in London takes place along the river Thames.

200

Which is one of the trendy attractions on the Royal Ascot horce-racing event ?

Smart hats are one of the trendy attractions on the Royal Ascot horce-racing event

300

Which competition lasts for a fortnight?

The Wimbledon Tennis Tournament lasts for a fortnight (two weeks = a fortnight)

400

What event do the rich people like to attend?

The rich people like to attend Royal Ascot.

500

How much do competitors train to take part in the Boat Racing in London?

The competitors train for 6 hours a week for 6 months to take part in the Boat Racing in London.

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100

How long does the Wimbledon tennis tournament last?

The Wimbledon tennis tournament lasts for two weeks.

200

Which competition is the longest:

* The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

* The London Marathon

* Royal Ascot

* Wimbledon Tennis Championship?

The Wimbledon Tennis Championship is the longest competition, as it takes place over a period of two weeks. The other events are single races or a series of races held within a shorter timeframe. 

Here is a comparison of the typical lengths for each competition:

• The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race: A single race covering approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km), typically lasting between 16 to 20 minutes.
• The London Marathon: A single footrace with a standard distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 km). Elite runners finish in just over two hours, while most participants take several hours.
• Royal Ascot: A prestigious horse racing meeting that takes place over five consecutive days, featuring multiple individual races each day. The longest single race (Queen Alexandra Stakes) is about 2 miles and 5 furlongs (around 4.6 km) and lasts a few minutes.
• Wimbledon Tennis Championship: A tournament that spans a period of two weeks, with matches played daily to determine the champions. While individual matches vary in length, the overall event is the longest in duration. 

300

You can take part in this event just for fun!

You can take part in London Marathon just for fun!

400

How do most people, who run the London Marathon, spend their prize money?

Most people, who run the London Marathon, spend their prize money for charity?

500

Why are people ready to queue for long hours to buy a ticket for Wimbledon Tournament?

People are ready to queue for long hours to see top tennis players

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100

How long is the London Marathon?

The London Marathon is exactly 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long.

200

How many litres of cream are sold each year in Wimbledon?

7000 litres of cream are sold each year in Wimbledon.

300

Which sport competition is between two teams?

* The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Racing              

* The London Marathon

* Wimbledon Tennis Championship

* Royal Ascot Horse Racing

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Racing is between two teams ( 9 members in each boat)

400

How many people usually queue for hours to get tickets to get to Wimbledon Tennis Tournament?

Hundreds of people usually queue for hours to buy tickets to get to Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

500

Is Boat Racing considered a hard competition? Why?

Competitors train very hard for 6 month to be a part of the race.