A. Reading comprehension – Drag and drop

Read our article about Chelsea on pages 26-29 of English Now No 133. Then drag and drop the words below into the correct spaces to complete the sentences, which are adapted from the article.
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1. The name ‘Chelsea’ was probably derived from the Old English word ‘ceoland’, meaning ‘landing place for chalk or
______
.

2. Originally, Chelsea was a small rural village where people grew crops and kept
______
.

3. In the 19th century, grand
______
emerged across Chelsea and its reputation as an affluent district solidified.

4. Its residents soon included writers, artists and other intellectuals, such as the Irish poet and
______
Oscar Wilde.

5. At Chelsea Physic Garden, you can visit the oldest
______
garden in Europe specialising in alpine and Mediterranean plants.

6. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and
______
home for about 300 veterans of the British Army.

7. The resident veterans are known as the Chelsea
______
.

8. The National Army Museum documents the history of British
______
forces.

9. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held on the
______
of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

10. The show’s important themes include
______
, accessibility and the positive powers of plants.



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