What do they do? I think people watch horse races, socialise and watch the royal procession (Я думаю, люди смотрят скачки, общаются и наблюдают за королевской процессией).
What do they wear? I think the women wear elegant dresses and large, stylish hats (Я думаю, женщины носят элегантные платья и большие, стильные шляпы). The men probably wear formal suits or morning dress (Мужчины, вероятно, носят официальные костюмы или утренние фраки).
Normally, a small, quiet town west of London, Ascot becomes a high-society hot-spot for five days every June. The racecourse 1. hosts (принимает) the jewel in the crown of British horse racing, known for top racing and astonishing outfits. Besides the monarch, the 2. attended (посещаемый) in person, the event 3. is known (известный) as 'Royal Ascot'. It is the most popular horse-racing event in Europe and in the past 4. attracted (привлекал) as many as 300 thousand race-goers in a day. The punter isn't the only nervous one as the horses spring out of the starting gate. Besides the £5.5 million in prize money on offer, there's a lot at stake for the horse owners, trainers and jockeys. If a horse wins, its value 5. soars (взлетает) and boost the trainer’s and jockey’s careers as well. However, running for the race 6. is not (не) easy. The Ascot Racecourse 7. is considered (считается) one of the most demanding in the world. The racing isn’t the only thing that draws people’s attention at Ascot. It’s also a fashion show like no other! On ‘Ladies Day’, what the women 8. wear (носят) when they arrive often gets more coverage in the press than what’s happening on the racecourse. Race-goers in the ‘Royal Enclosure’ are required 9. to follow (следовать) a strict dress code. Men must wear morning coats and top hats. The ladies wear formal dresses and hats and, in the latter case, often show off outrageous designs. Her Majesty Elizabeth II’s hats were rather more conservative (консервативные).
