📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

4.6.1 Gardening, shopping and cooking

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Gardening is a popular leisure activity in the UK. Many people have gardens and spend time growing flowers, vegetables, and plants. Famous gardens include those at Kew (the Royal Botanic Gardens), Sissinghurst in Kent, and Hidcote in the Cotswolds. The Chelsea Flower Show, held annually in London, is one of the most famous gardening events in the world.

Key Facts

  • Gardening is popular; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
  • Chelsea Flower Show — famous annual gardening event in London
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Illustration: Gardening, shopping and cooking

Shopping is a popular pastime. Many towns have regular markets. Cooking has become increasingly popular, with many famous British chefs including Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry, and Nigella Lawson. Traditional British food includes roast beef, fish and chips, and afternoon tea.

Key Facts

  • Famous chefs: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Traditional food: roast beef, fish and chips, afternoon tea
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Illustration: Gardening, shopping and cooking

📝 Notatki do nauki

  • The Royal Botanic Gardens znajdują się w Kew.
    • Ogrodnictwo jest popularne; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — słynne coroczne wydarzenie ogrodnicze w Londynie
    • Znani szefowie kuchni: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • The Chelsea Flower Show to jedno z najsłynniejszych wydarzeń ogrodniczych na świecie.
    • Ogrodnictwo jest popularne; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — słynne coroczne wydarzenie ogrodnicze w Londynie
    • Znani szefowie kuchni: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Gordon Ramsay to słynny brytyjski szef kuchni.
    • Ogrodnictwo jest popularne; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — słynne coroczne wydarzenie ogrodnicze w Londynie
    • Znani szefowie kuchni: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Fish and chips to tradycyjne brytyjskie danie.
    • Ogrodnictwo jest popularne; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — słynne coroczne wydarzenie ogrodnicze w Londynie
    • Znani szefowie kuchni: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry

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