Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Royal ascot (9 класс)

century by Queen Anne and since then held annually in the British town of Ascot, Berkshire.

They were first held in 1711 on the initiative of Queen Anne, the first ruler of the United Kingdom of great Britain and the last representative of the Stewart dynasty. The event was received by the public with a Bang, which prompted the Royal court to turn it into an annual tradition. During all this time, 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II, were the patrons of the races.

Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla and Prince Charles

races, has undergone many changes. It was completed, rebuilt, something was added, something was removed, closed for reconstruction. For example, it happened in 2004 - the complex was closed for restoration for almost two years, because of what the jumps had to be moved to another city for the first time. 185 million pounds were spent on the reconstruction of the new racetrack.

Racecourse in Ascot

during the Royal procession

"Meeting" always starts on a certain day of the week - Tuesday. Each of the five days of racing begins with a solemn Royal procession heading to the racetrack from the nearby Windsor castle. This tradition dates back to 1820, the time of the reign of king George IV. Until Elizabeth II appears at the racetrack, the competition will not begin. However, the Queen never makes her subjects to wait a long time - for several years now, Her Majesty is coming to the event at exactly 13:50.

Dresses and skirts should be of modest length — to the knees and below.
2. Straps of dresses and tops should be at least 2.5 cm wide or wider.
3. You can wear jackets and shawls on top of dresses, but dresses and tops worn under them should still comply with the rules of the dress code of the Royal Sector.
4. Trouser suits are welcome. Pants and jackets should be full length and should be combined in color and material.
5. Required element — the hat. As an alternative to the hat, you can wear any headdress with a base of at least 10 cm in diameter.
6. Strapless dresses; dresses that fall from the shoulders; dresses with a strap-collar, fixed on the neck, and dresses with thin straps are not allowed.
7. Open abdomen, back or other body parts are not allowed.
8. Veils are not allowed, as well as hats that do not have a base area of at least 10 cm.