Exercise 1

Work in pairs and discuss the questions.

1. How do you usually celebrate Easter?

2. What’s your favourite Easter tradition?
3. What do you usually cook for Easter?
4. What's your favourite Easter dish?

Exercise 2
Work in pairs and say how these pictures
are related to Easter.

B. ______________

C. ____________

A. _________

E. _________

F. _________
D. _____________

Exercise 3
Match the pictures from Exercise 2 with the words from the box.
Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

egg hunt, Lent, hot cross bun, Easter basket, Easter eggs, Easter bunny

1. We always bless our _____________ before enjoying the goodies inside.

2. Last year, my sister and I dyed _____________ together, creating
colourful patterns and designs.
3. I always try to keep _________ by giving up sweets and spending more
time in prayer.
4. This year, my little brother wants to dress up as the _____________ for
the neighbourhood Easter party.
5. The children can't wait to go on an ____________ in the park
on Easter Sunday.
6. Let's bake _____________ together for a special treat to enjoy
during Easter brunch.

Exercise 4
Read the recipe and complete a list of ingredients.

SIMNEL CAKE

For the almond paste

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For the cake
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STEP 1
For the almond paste, place the sugar and ground almonds in a bowl. Add enough
beaten egg and mix to a fairly soft consistency. Add the almond essence and knead
for 1 minute until the paste is smooth and pliable. Roll out a third of the almond
paste to make a circle 18cm/7in in diameter and reserve the remainder for the cake
topping.
STEP 2
Preheat oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1. Grease and line a 18cm/7in cake tin.
STEP 3
For the cake, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and u y. Gradually
beat in the eggs until well incorporated and then sift in the our, salt and mixed
spice (if using) a little at a time. Finally, add the mixed dried fruit and grated lemon
zest and stir into the mixture.
STEP 4
Put half the mixture into the cake tin. Smooth the top and cover with the circle of
almond paste. Add the rest of the cake mixture and smooth the top leaving a slight
dip in the centre to allow for the cake to rise. Bake in the preheated oven for 1¾
hours. Test by inserting a skewer in the middle – if it comes out clean, it is ready.
Once baked, remove from the oven and set aside to cool on a wire rack.
STEP 5
Brush the top of the cooled cake with the apricot jam. Divide the remainder of the
almond paste in half. Roll out a circle to cover the top of the cake with one half and
form 11 small balls with the other half. Place the circle of paste on the jam glaze
and set the balls round the edge. Brush the cake topping with a little beaten egg.
STEP 6
Preheat the grill to high. Place the cake onto a baking tray and grill for 1–2 minutes,
or until the top of the marzipan begins to brown.

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 Exercise 5
Read the recipe again and nd the
phrases to describe these pictures.

3. ________________________

1. ________________ 2. ________________

6. ____________________

5. ______________
4. __________________________

7. ________________________

Exercise 6
Complete the collocations with the words from Exercise 5.
Check if you know the meaning of each collocation.

1. - on the oured surface, - thinly, - the cookie dough

2. - with egg wash, - over the dough, - with syrup
3. - with butter, - lightly with oil, - and our a pan
4. - the dough, - until smooth, - by hand
5. - in the our, - powdered sugar on top of the cake, - to remove lumps
6. - together, whip the - until u y, serve the tart with thick -
7. - into the mixture, - until completely blended, - to prevent lumps

Which recipes do you think these actions are needed for?

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 Exercise 7
Complete the sentences with the missing
words from Exercise 6.

1. When making cookies, rst r____ o____ the dough

on a f________ surface th______.
2. Next, b_______ the dough with egg w______ for a
shiny nish before baking.
3. Before pouring the batter, g_______ the pan lightly
with o_____ to prevent sticking.
4. To make bread, you need to k_______ the dough
until it becomes s_________ and elastic.
5. After measuring, s______ the our into the mixing
bowl to ensure there are no l________.
6. For a creamy texture, c_______ the butter and sugar
t_________ before adding other ingredients.
7. Finally, s_____ the chocolate chips i_____ the
cookie mixture until they are completely blended.

Exercise 8
Use the picture to write down the hot cross bun recipe.

https://www.they-draw.com/illustrations/9830-hot-cross-buns

HOT CROSS BUNS

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