Vocabulary List CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
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Based on the things you want to know further in Task 4, formulate relevant questions. Some have been done as the examples. Try to answer those questions based on your
knowledge. No.
Things that I already know
1. The content of the text
2. The purpose of the author writing the text
3. The structure of the text
4. The grammar used in the text
5. …..
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7. …..
8. …..
No. Things that I want to know further
1. The content of the text
2. The purpose of the author writing the text
3. The structure of the text
4. The grammar used in the text
5. …..
6. …..
7. …..
8. …..
Task 4
1. What is the text about? .. ……….………………………………….
2. What is the purpose of the author ……….……………………………………
writing the text? ……….…………………………………… 3. ……….………………………….… ..…….…………………………………….
4. ……….…………………………… ..…….…………………………………….
5. ……….…………………………… ..…….……………………………………. 6. ……….…………………………… ..…….…………………………………….
7. ……….…………………………… ..…….……………………………………. 8. ……….…………………………… ..…….…………………………………….
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Does the explanation above help you to clarify some of your answers in Task 4?
Read again the text in Task 3. Choose the information you can find from the text by giving a tick to the provided boxes.
Cupcakes are delicious and look cute.
Cupcakes are easy to eat.
Cupcakes are easy to serve to a crowd.
Cupcakes are easy to decorate.
Cupcakes are suitable for many occasions.
Cupcakes are not just for kids.
Study the explanation below carefully. Discuss it with your friends and ask your teacher if you do not understand.
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Analytical Exposition Text
What is an analytical exposition text? An analytical exposition text is a text which presents
the writer’s idea about one side of an issue. Its purpose is to persuade the reader that there is
something that needs to get attention by presenting one side of argument. Generic structure
1. Thesis stating the important thing the reader should know 2. Arguments showing and proving the thesis
3. Reiteration restating the thesis stated previously to be a conclusion Grammatical features
- using the simple present tense - using thinking verbs e.g. I think, many people believe
- using words that link arguments e.g. firstly, however, on the other hand
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When it comes to sweets, there are hundreds of desserts to choose from. If you want to eat for the moment, however, I
think the trendiest, most delicious, and most popular dessert is cupcakes.
Thesis Argument
Reiteration
First, cupcakes are not only delicious, but they’re cute
too. They’re the perfect size for a one-person dessert you never feel like you’ve eaten too much. They’re not just for kids
anymore. They can be dressed up to be served at the fanciest wedding or dressed down for casual get-togethers. They are
portable and easy to serve to a crowd.
Secondly, cupcakes are easy to make. When you feel like baking your own quick and tasty dessert, you can make
cupcakes just by buying the batter, mixing it up, pouring it in the pan, baking the cupcakes, and finally frosting them. What
makes them even better is that you can decorate them any way you want to.
In addition, some people think cupcakes are just for kids, but they are much more than that. They have been creating a
buzz in the dessert industry and are suitable for just about every occasion. Cupcakes let you have a moment of cake but
on a personal level. And depending how you decorate them, they can be served at a backyard barbeque or an elegant gala.
Thesis Argument
Reiteration
So, I do agree that cupcakes shouldn’t be missed when it
comes to dessert.
Thesis Argument
Reiteration In pairs, read the text below and analyze the text structure according to the previous
explanation. Circle the correct parts of the text.
Task 7
By the way …
It was Winston Churchill who first suggested topping cupcakes with sweet sugary icing. They were previously topped with lard which somehow does not
have the same appeal. www.vivabob.co.uk
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Arrange the parts of the text below into the correct order by rewriting them on the provided space. Then, write the name of each part of the text.
Luxury Eclairs: Are They the Latest Dessert Trend?
Adapted from: http:www.refinery29.com201605111248eclairs-luxury-food-trend
Task 8
Eclairs have long been a staple of pastry cases, but a newly elevated version of the classic is making its way onto the plates of lavish dessert-lovers. This grander
iteration is made with unexpected flavors and designed to be a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
In addition, New York City is witnessing this eclair emergence as a result of a recent explosion in high-quality French bakeries. The increase in competition has
forced French pastry chefs to re-imagine the eclair in new and exciting ways in order to draw more customers. Of course, the fancier the eclair, the higher the price.
Just like the dessert trends of yesteryear, the eclair boom is expected to spread across the country quickly. So, be on the lookout and try a bite to see if this
extravagant food trend is worth the fuss and the bucks.
Dessert trends seem to be constantly changing. Cupcakes were king for a hot minute, then they fell to the mighty doughnut, and French macarons also had their
moment in the spotlight. All three are now stepping aside to make way for the latest trendy confection: the luxury eclair. I believe that the new food trend is coming.
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