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In the UK, a major five-day sporting event held in Berkshire is traditionally attended by members of the Royal Family. Which sport is this event associated with?

  1. Horse racingAnswer
  2. B
    Cricket
  3. C
    Tennis
  4. D
    Golf

Answer

The correct answer is horse racing, as the description matches the Royal Ascot meeting.
The correct answer is horse racing. The official handbook describes Royal Ascot as a world-famous five-day horse racing meeting held in Berkshire that is traditionally attended by members of the Royal Family.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key details in the stem
The event is five days long, located in Berkshire, and attended by the Royal Family.
These specific details are used in the official handbook to describe a particular sporting event.
2
Recall the event name that fits these criteria
The event is Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot is the only major UK sporting event meeting all three criteria mentioned.
3
Determine the sport associated with Royal Ascot
Horse racing.
Royal Ascot is defined in the Life in the UK handbook as a world-famous horse racing meeting.

Key Concept

Identifying major UK horse racing events and their characteristics.

Alternative Method

Recall the three major horse racing events mentioned in the handbook: Royal Ascot (Berkshire), the Grand National (Aintree), and the Scottish Grand National (Ayr). Only Royal Ascot is described as a five-day event.
Estimated Time:30s
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