British Food Habits

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What is the most popular dish served by the 8,600 fish and chip shops in the UK, according to the context?

  • Fish and chips (correct)
  • Full English breakfast
  • Chicken curry
  • Roast beef

Which traditional dish is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in British pubs and restaurants?

  • Roast beef with roast potatoes and vegetables (correct)
  • Fish and chips
  • Full English breakfast
  • Chicken curry

Which meal is traditionally referred to as a 'full English breakfast'?

  • Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, and toast (correct)
  • Roast beef with roast potatoes and vegetables
  • Chicken curry
  • Fish and chips

Which type of cuisine has the most restaurants in the UK, according to the context?

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How much does the average British person spend per week in restaurants?

<p>£27 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dish has been adopted from other cuisines and become the nation's favourite in the UK?

<p>Chicken curry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Indian and Chinese restaurants are there in the UK, combined?

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What is the role of meals in most French and Italian homes?

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What distinguishes the way many British families eat from those in France and Italy?

<p>They prepare their own food at different times (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which traditional British dish is still very popular and can be found in thousands of fish and chip shops across the UK?

<p>Fish and chips (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cuisine has the most significant presence in British culture according to the text?

<p>Indian cuisine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which meal is characterized by roast meat, roast potatoes, and vegetables, and is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in Britain?

<p>'Sunday roast' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do British families typically enjoy their 'full English breakfast'?

<p>At different times (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of chicken curry in British cuisine according to the text?

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Flashcards

What is the most popular dish in the UK?

A traditional British dish consisting of fried fish and chips, it is widely available in numerous fish and chip shops across the UK.

What is a traditional British 'Sunday lunch' favorite?

A hearty meal typically including roast beef, roast potatoes, and vegetables. It is often enjoyed as a Sunday lunch in pubs and restaurants.

What is a 'full English breakfast'?

A classic British breakfast comprising bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, and toast.

Which type of cuisine has the most restaurants in the UK?

Indian cuisine holds the highest number of restaurants in the UK.

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How much does the average British person spend per week on restaurants?

The average British person spends around £27 each week on dining out.

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Which dish is the nation's favorite in the UK?

Chicken curry, though initially adopted from other cuisines, has risen to become the most beloved dish in the UK.

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How many Indian and Chinese restaurants are there in the UK?

The UK has a combined total of 18,000 Indian and Chinese restaurants.

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What is the role of meals in many French and Italian homes?

In France and Italy, meals are considered an important part of family life, bringing people together.

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How do many British families eat compared to those in France and Italy?

Many British families prepare their own food at different times, contrasting with the shared meal culture in France and Italy.

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Which traditional British dish remains popular?

Fish and chips, a traditional British dish, remains very popular with thousands of shops specializing in it across the UK.

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Which type of cuisine has the most significant presence in British culture?

Indian cuisine has a notable presence in British culture.

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What is a 'Sunday roast'?

A traditional British meal characterized by roast meat, roast potatoes, and vegetables. It is often enjoyed as a Sunday lunch.

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How do British families enjoy their 'full English breakfast'?

British families tend to enjoy their 'full English breakfast' at different times, unlike the shared mealtimes in France and Italy.

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What is the significance of chicken curry in British cuisine?

Chicken curry holds a prominent position in British cuisine as the nation's favorite dish.

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Study Notes

British Food Culture

  • In the UK, a lot of families do not eat together, instead, they eat snacks in front of the TV or prepare their own food in the microwave at different times.

Traditional British Dishes

  • Fish and chips are a very popular traditional dish in Britain, with over 8,600 fish and chip shops serving around 300 million meals every year.
  • 'Sunday lunch' is a common dish in restaurants and pubs, consisting of roast meat (beef, lamb, chicken, etc.) with roast potatoes and vegetables.
  • A 'full English breakfast' is a traditional breakfast dish, consisting of bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, and toast.

Eating Out

  • On average, British people spend £27 a week in restaurants.
  • 14 of the 50 best restaurants in the world are in the UK, according to a recent magazine article.

International Cuisine in the UK

  • There are around 10,000 Indian and 8,000 Chinese restaurants in the UK, making international cuisine a significant part of British culture.
  • The nation's favourite dish is not a traditional British dish, but rather chicken curry, reflecting the diversity of international cuisines in the UK.

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