I.Sports Sports in British life: Going for a walk in the country,working in the garden or watching sports on TV--these are all ways in which many British people like to relax on weekends.Because many of the sports we see played throughout the world today were born in Britain,the history of such activities is of interest to people everywhere.In the past,Britain was a mainly agricultural society with most people involved in farming.Britain was also a very religious society and the influence of the Christian Church on peoples'lives was very great.Such influences are still evident in today's sports and leisure activities.I. Sports • Sports in British life: Going for a walk in the country, working in the garden or watching sports on TV--these are all ways in which many British people like to relax on weekends. Because many of the sports we see played throughout the world today were born in Britain, the history of such activities is of interest to people everywhere. In the past, Britain was a mainly agricultural society with most people involved in farming. Britain was also a very religious society and the influence of the Christian Church on peoples’ lives was very great. Such influences are still evident in today’s sports and leisure activities