UNIT 9: WEATER AND THE SEASONS

The weather is a very popular topic of conversation in Britain. That's because the weather changes a lot. 

Sixty- five per cent of all the days in Britain are overcast- dull, grey and often cold. That's 260 dull days. What do people complain that it's too hot. 

When it rains, they say it's too wet. When it isn't sunny, they say it's too cold.

UNIT 8: LIBRARIES AND READING

British poeople read a lot. They read books, newspapers and magazines. And of course they read tect messages on their mobile phones. Sixty-five per cent of British people list' reading for pleasure' as a major hobby. A quarter of the population reads more than 20 books each year. 

So where do these books come from? Well, there are bookshops where you can buy books. And there are lots of public libraries where you can borrow books for free. 

UNIT 7: SPORTS

At the weekend in Britain, millions of people tahe part in some kind of sporting activity. Half of all men over 16 regulary participate in sport.

Even more people spend part of the weekend watching sport- especially football. From August to April football is everywhere.

The top level of the game is professional football in the Premiership. We went to a training session with a Premiershi team from Soth East London, Charlton Athletic. The players train every morning. It this session, the head coach worked on passing the ball quickly and taking corners. 

3D CINEMA

Coming soon to your home. 

Today, Hollywood is using the technology to attract more and more people to the cinema. So prepare yourself for 3D!

3D Television:

A danger for 3D cinema is the developement of 3D TV. Is you can watch 3D films at home, you won't want to pay to see them in the cinema. But James Cameron (Avatar) does not agree. He says 3D could be '' a way boring'' people back to the cinem,a... to make the cinema exciting again''. We hope he's right! 

The future of 3D:

Today, the future of 3D cinema looks good. There are lots of new 3D films begin made, and technology is constantly improving. Because 3D tickets are more expensive, the film industry makes more money. But will thepublic continue to pay more?

UNIT 6: WORLDWIDE FUND FOR NATURE

People love animals. But some of the world's animals are in danger of extinction. There are several reassons for this. But the most serious threat to animals is from man. 

In some parts of the world people collect rhino horn for use medicine. Others carve ornaments for tourists from ivory from elephant tusks. Shark's fin soup is a favourite in many restaurants. Chimpanzee and whale meat are popular with some people.

UNIT 5: HOMES IN BRITAIN

Houses in diferent parts of Britain can look very different. There are lots of regional variations beacouse builders use local materials. There are also differences in age. Some houses are very modern and some are hudreds of years old. 

These are traditional tatched cottages. Tatch is made from reeds and is used for the roof. 

Cottage is the name for small house in the country.

UNIT 4: SHOPPING

Traditional, local shops exist in some areas. They sell different things like food, medicines and cosmetics, clothes and books. 

But in most high streets in Britain the same shop names appear all the time. 

Many towns have large shop where you can buy wide variety of times. They are called departament stores.