Speaker1 I was in London last April and was lucky enough to witness the famous London Marathon.0:06
As far as I know, this is one of the biggest marathons in the world.0:14
Each year, about 30,000 people start the race and about 25,000 finish.0:18
Some people take part in the marathon to raise money for charity, for example children's hospitals or needy people.0:24
I saw some runners wear funny and original costumes.0:31
It was a very unusual race and there was also a competition for people in wheelchairs.0:35
Speaker 2 I was in Britain in summer, naturally.0:43
The first place we visited there was London.0:48
On the second day of our stay, our guide took us to Notting Hill.0:51
Notting Hill is an area in West London and the place where annual carnivals are held.0:56
People who take part dress up in fantastic costumes, musicians play a variety of music and people dance.1:01
It's like a carnival in Brazil, only not so big.1:09
Speaker 3 During one of my early visits to Britain, I visited the Chelsea of Flower Show.1:16
Since that time, I haven't forgotten it and still see it in my mind's eye.1:24
This is Britain's most important flower and garden show.1:29
You may know that British people love gardening and often take it up as a hobby.1:33
Some of them grow plants of breathtaking beauty and bring them to the show.1:38
The best flowers get prizes.1:43
It's a great honor to get a prize at the Chelsea Show.1:46
Thousands of people go to see prize flowers and specially built gardens.1:50
Speaker 4 English people are believed to be great animal lovers.1:58
Animals in Britain are usually treated with a lot of respect and care.2:05
As I also love animals and have a pet dog, I decided to go to a dog show in London.2:10
I had heard about it before my visit to Britain.2:17
It's an international event.2:20
Dog breeders from all over the world bring their valuable dogs to take part in Crofts.2:22
That's the name of the show.2:29
There are prizes for most breeds and one prize for the best dog which is given the title Crofts Supreme Champion.2:31
It was an unforgettable experience for me.2:39
Speaker 5 I like to tell you about a very beautiful tradition called Trooping the colour.2:45
I watched it when I was in London several years ago.2:52
It takes place on the second Saturday in June and celebrates the Queen's official birthday.2:55
Her real birthday is in April, but the weather in April is too changeable, so the ceremony is held in early summer.3:00
The Queen watches the parade of hundreds of soldiers and dressed in colorful uniforms.3:08
We heard some military music too.3:13
I brought home very good pictures and later showed them to my friends.3:15
Speaker 6 I was in Britain in December before Christmas.3:22
I liked the tradition of showing pantomimes.3:27
Pantomimes are plays put on before Christmas for children, but grown ups enjoy them as well.3:30
Pantomimes are always funny and colorful.3:37
They are based on popular fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood or Aladdin.3:40
There is usually a lot of singing and dancing in pantomimes.3:46
These features make pantomimes enjoyable.3:50
I can easily understand why so many people watch them.3:53
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