404 SBB Describing Hawker Culture by Padlet@Xinminss https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67 Describe some of your experiences in food courts and hawker centres. How important are these places in your life as a teenager in Singapore? 1) Which do you prefer? Why? 2) Pick out two examples from either of the two writings, refer to the essay checker and comment on these examples of good descriptive writing. en-us 2022-03-04 01:20:50 UTC 2025-04-24 12:54:38 UTC hello@padlet.com yuhg https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077277017 i prefer the national geographic article

it has rhetoretical qns that can engage the readers and i enjoy reading this article unlike the other dry boring ones
"And the best part? Right next door and in every direction you look there's a dizzying array of dishes to choose from."

it also has good phrases and descriptive words and flow, which i can relate to and resonate within me yes
"The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace: some sounds are enough to make your mouth water." mm yes tasty food good
]]> 2022-03-04 04:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077277017 Brayden https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077281204 I prefer the national geographic article because it had much more descriptive sentences than the other writing and also engage me better.
"The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace: some sounds are enough to make your mouth water. "
"Welcome to Singapore’s community dining rooms where a nation of foodies come together to share plates piled high with char kway teow, sizzling satay sticks, spicy crab, and fragrant curries. With an array of stalls under one roof, each hawker boasts their own family recipe perfected over generations."]]> 2022-03-04 04:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077281204 valerie ashley https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077283098 1) I prefer the national geographic article because there is more expression and feelings conveyed in the article and the vocab used is very rich. e.g 'right next door in every direction you look there is a dizzying array of dishes to choose from'. 

There is also history involved and it tells the history of the hawker culture. e.g 'Dating as far back as the 1800s, hawker culture in Singapore originated from the early migrant population selling quick, affordable meals on street pavements, in town squares and parks – wherever they could set up their makeshift stalls.'

People can imagine the feeling when they visit a hawker centre through the screen when they read it. e.g 'the sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace'...'couple that with the smell of heavy spices, sticky barbeque glazes and steaming hot broth'

 the elderly is very cute (ashley says so)


]]> 2022-03-04 04:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077283098 rae & jaden https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077283708 1) i prefer the one by national geographic . its much more descriptive and gives good examples and information
2) "The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace: some sounds are enough to make your mouth water. Couple that with the smell of heady spices, sticky barbeque glazes and steaming hot broth, this lively assault on the senses is enough to make any sane person go weak at the knees."
"Consider the plethora of hot drink options: there is an astounding number of permutations of tea and coffee. Say goodbye to milk and two sugars. And hello to rich condensed milk, masala spices and ginger, left to steep, served on shaved ice or ‘pulled’ from a great height. Each morning, seniors gather to read their papers whilst sipping from their saucers – an old and ingenious way to cool down their piping hot drink. Young or old, it’s clear that hawker centers have shaped the nation’s daily routine."



]]> 2022-03-04 04:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2077283708 justin https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080750124 the national geographic one because it has pictures and my intelligence is on par with Gaston and so is my body
The vocab of the national geographic one has a greater effect than the other one. The level of detail is also way higher.
It's not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking.

]]> 2022-03-07 03:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080750124 fengkai FENGKAI https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080752564 i prefer the national geographic one because there are pictures and it is moe informative and interesting. the one fro the student is very bland as it only talks about his experiences at the hawker center. in contrast the one from national geographic descrbes in detail the food, the atmosphere]]> 2022-03-07 03:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080752564 Benjamin Yew Wei Siang https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080763684 I prefer the one by nat geo because it really resonates with my inner values. I feel as if I have ascended to another plane, and I feel spiritually enlightened. I like it because it was descriptive]]> 2022-03-07 03:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080763684 ode https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080766234 i prefer the article by the national geographic as it has included a time frame from the 1800s and fast-forward till now. it is also very exciting to read as it includes many rhetorical questions.

"the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace"
"Couple that with the smell of heady spices, sticky barbeque glazes and steaming hot broth, this lively assault on the senses is enough to make any sane person go weak at the knees."

]]> 2022-03-07 03:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080766234 ehren https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080767004 I prefer the one by National Geographic because of the pictures taken and published, and the good vocabulary that describes the hawker culture and hawker centers in Singapore.]]> 2022-03-07 03:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080767004 aqiel https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080767192 i prefer B. it gives vivid details of hawker culture which made me more enticed to read it. although i can resonate with A's essay due to the experiences the writer had with hawker centres, i still prefer B because i feel like i am at the hawker centre myself.

The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace: some sounds are enough to make your mouth water. 
]]> 2022-03-07 03:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080767192 Yew Wei Siang Benjamin the second https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080773737 I prefer article B because it is more descriptive and really explains more about hawker culture than the nat geo article]]> 2022-03-07 03:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080773737 joshua https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080776305 i prefer the national geographic article as it is very well described with photos and the descriptions come alive when the sentences highlight the sensory details of the food. 'The lip-smacking aromas of delicacies being cooked, served and eaten on the spot by hungry passers-by.' and 'Consider the plethora of hot drink options: there is an astounding number of permutations of tea and coffee. Say goodbye to milk and two sugars. And hello to rich condensed milk, masala spices and ginger, left to steep, served on shaved ice or ‘pulled’ from a great height. Each morning, seniors gather to read their papers whilst sipping from their saucers – an old and ingenious way to cool down their piping hot drink. Young or old, it’s clear that hawker centers have shaped the nation’s daily routine.']]> 2022-03-07 03:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/gtymnzbwsk6itr67/wish/2080776305