https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4 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 2022-03-03 03:07:42 UTC 2025-10-07 16:12:44 UTC hello@padlet.com evang5494d_19x https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080471124 B because it states and elaborates on the significance of hawker centres very well . for example , the writer talked and elaborated on dishes like char kway teow which is one of the highly raved dishes in hawker centres , as well as the " chope-ing system " we have . ]]> 2022-03-07 01:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080471124 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080473415 We like B better because the writing is more concise and more descriptive.
Eg.  'The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace..'
 'a nation of foodies come together to share plates piled high with char kway teow, sizzling satay sticks, spicy crab, and fragrant curries..'
 

]]> 2022-03-07 01:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080473415 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080475029 1) A. It is written by a local, hence making it more relatable to me as a Singaporean myself as well. It has well written descriptions of the food and the hawker culture, relating it to her personal experiences as well. 
2) A: tempts the famished, satisfies the gourmand and fulfils the needs of time-
pressed workaholics.
B: 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 01:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080475029 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080475840 We prefer the national geographic writing of hawker centres as it is more descriptive and well elaborated. An example is,  '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'. This is more appealing as compared to the other writing. Finally, national geographic has pictures and we are now hungry :p]]> 2022-03-07 01:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080475840 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080476559 B because there is much more variety in terms of language, and a very distinctive writing style.
E.g. 
A: 'I grew up eating an assortment of cuisines
that tempts the famished, satisfies the gourmand and fulfils the needs of time-
pressed workaholics.'
B: '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 01:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080476559 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080477071 we prefer B!! we particularly like this sentence "The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace" as if gives a specific description which makes the sentence really interesting. it also gives vivid imagery and a wide range of vocab is used. ]]> 2022-03-07 01:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080477071 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080478580 A) 2013 Q2 Descriptive Hawker: "The sizzling sound from a nearby stall and endless chatter from nearby tables make me appreciate the fact that Singapore has such unique food culture. This improves social cohesion among different races, preserving our cultural identity."

B) Singapore's Hawker Culture: "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."

1) B, because it contains the use of descriptive words which are very specific and can let one know and imagine the experience of it]]> 2022-03-07 01:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080478580 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080479823 B because old people very cute. 
Also : it is more vivid and allows one to imagine what the article is describing. 
eg. "smell of heady spices, sticky barbeque glazes and steaming hot broth"--> smell]]> 2022-03-07 01:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080479823 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080480271 we prefer B because it used a variety of descriptive sentences and also gave more details about how hawker centres are significant to us. eg. To “chope” has become part of the Singlish vernacular. and The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace]]> 2022-03-07 01:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080480271 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080480349 B, because it's more descriptive and the imagery that forms in your mind is very vivid.
From B, 'this lively assault on the senses is enough to make any sane person go weak at the knees". Basically saying shiver me timbers but in a more atas way. 

]]> 2022-03-07 01:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080480349 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080482379 B, it has  a better use of language, and seems to be from a more reputable source.
They also pair their writing with professional and aesthetically pleasing photos.
To “chope” has become part of the Singlish vernacular. Referring to throwing down a packet of tissue on a seat to reserve your space, “choping” originated from the English word “chop”, which means to stamp or mark your spot; another example of hawker center etiquette entering Singapore’s mainstream culture.]]> 2022-03-07 01:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080482379 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484885 b because it is more descriptive and there are more pictures which make it more appealing and engage the readers.]]> 2022-03-07 01:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484885 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484888 1) We like B better as it was more interesting compared to A with its way of writing and it seemed to involve the reader.
2) "Welcome to Singapore’s community dining rooms..." and "So how do you choose from the hundreds of stalls?" ]]> 2022-03-07 01:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484888 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484932 We prefer B as it is a large variety of descriptive words which brings out the true meaning of hawker culture. It starts with a descriptive sentence "The sound of clattering dishes, a sizzling grill and the intermittent blast of a fiery wok furnace."]]> 2022-03-07 01:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080484932 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080485025 B as it the writing is more descriptive and appeals to our sense better

A: I grew up eating an assortment of cuisines that tempts the famished, satisfies the gourmand and fulfils the needs of time-pressed workaholics.
B: 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 fragant curries

]]> 2022-03-07 01:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080485025 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080485555 I prefer the article. It is written in a way to capture the readers attention. 


'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.' This is an example of show and not tell. The way it is written is very descriptive It appeals to the reader's senses of sight,hearing and smell.

]]> 2022-03-07 01:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080485555 https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/pywx30htzr7ec1m4/wish/2080497848 we prefer B more because the way they write about the food and the hawker culture is more descriptive and evokes the readers more with its well elaborated writing
eg. "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." and "piled high with char kway teow, sizzling satay sticks, spicy crab, and fragrant curries"

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