England. Lifestyle

ENGLAND

The symbol of England is a red rose.

English people are crazy about gardening. Everywhere in England you will see gardens, large and small.

The English are also famous for their love of animals. A lot of families have pets, especially cats and dogs.

English football is famous of course, but there is another national sport too - cricket. Many English people love cricket, but it is not so popular in Wales, Scotland or Ireland. Some cricket matches continue for five days, and often there isn't even a winner!

In the south of England you will find some beautiful villages. Some of the houses and cottages have thatched roofs. 'Thatcher' is an English surname. Many English surnames are the names of jobs, for example Butcher, Baker, Wheeler, Farmer, Potter.

The two oldest and most famous universities in England are in Oxford and Cambridge. If you visit these cities, you will see amazing old buildings, beautiful gardens, rivers - and punts.

Punts are long boats. You have to stand up at one end of the punt, put a pole in the water and push. It's very difficult!

Some of the wildest and most beautiful countryside in England is in the north. It is very popular with walkers, campers and climbers.

If you go to the northeast, near Newcastle, you will be able to see Hadrian's Wall. Roman soldiers built it two thousand years ago. You can still walk along parts of it - just like the Roman soldiers did.