Read›Chapter 4A Modern, Thriving SocietyIntroduction (continued)In this chapter (68 sections)▶In this chapterIntroduction4.1.1 The nations of the UKUnited KingdomWalesNorthern IrelandScotland4.1.3 UK currency4.1.4 Languages and dialects4.1.5 PopulationPopulation growth in the UK4.1.5.1 An ageing population4.1.6 Ethnic diversity4.1.7 An equal societyCheck that you understandIntroduction (continued)4.2.1 Christian churches4.2.2 Patron saints’ daysCheck that you understand4.3.1 The main Christian festivals4.3.2 Other religious festivals4.3.3 Other festivals and traditions4.3.4 Bank holidaysCheck that you understandIntroduction (continued)4.4.1 Notable British sportsmen and women4.4.2 Cricket4.4.3 Football4.4.4 Rugby4.4.5 Horse racing4.4.6 Golf4.4.7 Tennis4.4.8 Water sports4.4.9 Motor sports4.4.10 Skiing4.5.1 Music4.5.2 Theatre4.5.3 Art4.5.3.1 Notable British artists4.5.4 Architecture4.5.5 Fashion and design4.5.6 Literature4.5.6.1 Notable authors and writers4.5.6.2 British poetsCheck that you understandIntroduction (continued)4.6.1 Gardening4.6.2 Shopping4.6.3 Cooking and food4.6.3.1 Traditional foods4.6.4.1 British film industry4.6.4.1.1 Some famous British films4.6.5 British comedy4.6.6 Television and radio4.6.7 Social networking4.6.8 Pubs and night clubs4.6.9 Betting and gambling4.6.10 PetsIntroduction (continued)Big BenThe Eden ProjectEdinburgh CastleThe Giant’s CausewayLoch Lomond and the Trossachs National ParkLondon EyeSnowdoniaThe Tower of LondonThe Lake DistrictCheck that you understandPeople in the UK spend their leisure time in many different ways.