📙 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

📝 Note de studiu

  • Grădinile Botanice Regale se află la Kew.
    • Grădinăritul este popular; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — celebru eveniment anual de grădinărit în Londra
    • Bucătari celebri: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Chelsea Flower Show este unul dintre cele mai celebre evenimente de grădinărit din lume.
    • Grădinăritul este popular; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — celebru eveniment anual de grădinărit în Londra
    • Bucătari celebri: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Gordon Ramsay este un celebru bucătar britanic.
    • Grădinăritul este popular; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — celebru eveniment anual de grădinărit în Londra
    • Bucătari celebri: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry
  • Fish and chips este o mâncare tradițională britanică.
    • Grădinăritul este popular; Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidcote
    • Chelsea Flower Show — celebru eveniment anual de grădinărit în Londra
    • Bucătari celebri: Delia Smith, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry

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