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Read the text below and tick the things that you already know and things that you want to know further in the table. You can write more items if they are not listed.
Why People Should Eat Cupcakes
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. 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.
So, I do agree that cupcakes shouldn’t be missed when it comes to dessert.
Adapted from: http:www.teenink.comopinionallarticle48018Why-People-Should-Eat- Cupcakes
Task 3 B. Let’s Read
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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
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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
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Task 4
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