📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
What is the Boat Race?
Correct answer: An annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge on the Thames
A A sailing competition
✓ An annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge on the Thames
C A motor boat race
D A swimming competition
💡 Explanation
The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the Thames.
Key facts to remember
- Golf originated in Scotland; St Andrews is 'home of golf'
- Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames
- Silverstone hosts British Grand Prix
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.4.6 Golf, rowing, sailing and other sports:
Golf is a popular sport that originated in Scotland. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland is known as the 'home of golf'. Other popular sports in the UK include rowing (the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is held annually on the Thames), sailing (the UK has a strong sailing tradition), motor racing (Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix), and athletics.
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