There is a bakery called Get Baked, and it is very upset. They were asked to give free cakes to a big TV show. The show said they couldn't pay money, but famous people would see the cakes. The bakery owner, Rich Myers, thinks this is not fair. He believes small stores should not be asked for free things.
Rich Myers told everyone on the internet how he felt. He thought it was not nice to ask for free cakes. The bakery is in a place called Manchester, and lots of people love their cakes. Other small stores have also been asked for free stuff. This makes Rich feel really sad.
Original news source: Cake freebie request from The Voice 'abysmal', says bakery – BBC News (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever been to a bakery?
2. What is your favorite type of cake?
3. Do you know any famous people?
4. What do you think is fair when sharing things?
5. How would you ask for a free cookie at a store?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Get Baked.
They were asked to give free cakes.
A big TV show, The Voice UK.
Famous people would see the cakes.
In Manchester.
He told people on the internet.
Because small stores should not be asked for free stuff.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
There is a called Get Baked, and it is very upset. They were to give free cakes to a big TV show. The show said they couldn't pay money, but famous people would see the cakes. The bakery owner, Rich Myers, this is not . He believes small stores should not be asked for free things. Rich Myers told everyone on the how he . He thought it was not nice to ask for free cakes. The bakery is in a place called Manchester, and lots of people their cakes. Other small stores have also been asked for free stuff. This makes Rich really sad.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think the bakery was upset?
2. Have you ever made a cake at home?
3. What would you do if someone asked for free things from you?
4. How important is it to pay for things you want?
5. Would you like to visit Manchester?
6. Have you ever seen a TV show being filmed?
7. How do you use the internet at home?
8. Do you think it's fair to give things for free for famous people?
9. What do you think makes a person famous?
10. Would you like to be an owner of a bakery?
11. How do you feel when you get something free?
12. What's your favorite TV show and why?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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