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Help in the garden

Where can you see some of the most beautiful gardens in the world? The UK!

Every spring, there is the Chelsea Flower Show in London. It is one of the most popular garden and flower shows in the world. People show off their creativity with trees and flowers.

But you don't have to be an expert to garden. Anyone can do it. This is why in Britain helping with the gardening is popular with kids.

As a child my dad was the "master" of the garden. He often asked me to help him with the outdoor work. He would mow the lawn as I watered the trees and plants.

Gardening is more interesting than indoor housework. It is relaxing as you hear the birds sing. It is also great to see flowers grow from a small seed into a big plant. This teaches kids patience and dedication: two useful skills for life.

1. （1） There is the Chelsea Flower Show in London____.

   A . every day B . every week C . every month D . every year
3. （2） People show off their creativity with____ in the Chelsea Flower Show.

   A . buildings B . grass C . trees and flowers D . leaves and flowers
5. （3） The author helped his father with the ____when he was young.

   A . housework B . outdoor work C . indoor work D . work
7. （4） The author thinks that gardening is____ indoor housework.

   A . easier than B . more boring C . as interesting as D . more interesting than
9. （5） Gardening can teach kids____.

   A . patience B . skills of work C . creativity D . imagination