Discuss the major differences in religious life in the USA and the UK. Touch upon the following issues.

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The writer of the article mentions a number of contrasts. Complete these sentences.

a. Only 20 people were expected at the Easter service, but __________.

b. In cathedrals people wore expensive clothes, but in St Mary's __________.

c. The roof of the church was rotting, but St Mary's __________.

d. In other places, archbishops spoke to the whole country, but in St Mary's __________.

6. Read the final paragraph again. What question did the writer ask? What was the vicar's reply? What reasons did the people give for attending church on Easter Sunday?

· Do the majority of the people in the USA and Great Britain belong to one particular church or religious faith?

· Is there a government-supported church?

· Is there any mixing of religion and patriotism there?