Question Focus: First step in making apple and blackberry crumble - what do you peel and slice?
Correct Answer: A
Passage Reference: First, you peel the apples and cut them into slices.
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'First, you peel the apples and cut them into slices.' This is the opening step of the recipe, so position 1 in the flow chart refers to the apples being prepared.
Common Mistake: Some students pick B (grind apples) because it also mentions apples. But the speaker clearly says 'peel' and 'cut into slices' - not grind. Listen for the exact action described.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'peel the apples and cut them into slices' = Diagram: 'the apples' (first step preparation)
Tips: The word 'First' signals this is the opening step. When you hear sequence markers like 'first', 'next', 'then', match them to positions in order.
Key Vocabulary:
- peel
- slices
- take the middle out
Question Focus: What do you cook the sliced apples with?
Correct Answer: G
Passage Reference: put the sliced apples in a pan and cook them with some of the sugar.
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'put the sliced apples in a pan and cook them with some of the sugar.' Position 2 asks what happens after slicing - the apples are cooked with sugar.
Common Mistake: Students might choose D (mix sugar) or J (the sugar) because sugar is mentioned. But the key point is that the apples are cooked WITH sugar - option G captures this combination perfectly.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'cook them with some of the sugar' = Diagram: '(apples) with sugar'
Tips: Pay attention to prepositions. 'With sugar' tells you it is a combination step, not just adding sugar alone.
Key Vocabulary:
Question Focus: What do you mix together after cooking the apples?
Correct Answer: E
Passage Reference: Now, mix the blackberries and apple together.
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'Now, mix the blackberries and apple together. Make sure that you have about half and half.' Position 3 is the combining step where both fruits come together.
Common Mistake: Some students confuse the order and think the blackberries were added earlier. The speaker clearly indicates this mixing step comes AFTER cooking the apples with sugar.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'mix the blackberries and apple together' = Diagram: 'blackberries and apples'
Tips: The word 'Now' signals a new step. The speaker mentions both fruits by name, making this a direct match to option E.
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Question Focus: Where do you put the fruit mixture?
Correct Answer: C
Passage Reference: Put them into the bottom of a baking dish.
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'Put them into the bottom of a baking dish.' After mixing the fruits together, they go into a baking dish before the crumble topping is added on top.
Common Mistake: Students sometimes miss this step because it comes quickly between the fruit mixing and the crumble preparation. Listen for 'baking dish' as the container.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'the bottom of a baking dish' = Diagram: '(a) baking dish'
Tips: The word 'dish' is key here. In cooking, a baking dish is a specific container that goes in the oven.
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Question Focus: What do you rub together to make the crumble topping?
Correct Answer: K
Passage Reference: the next thing to do is rub the flour and butter together
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'the next thing to do is rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it's in tiny pieces, like breadcrumbs.' The crumble topping starts with combining flour and butter.
Common Mistake: Students might get confused about the order of positions 4 and 5 in the diagram. Listen carefully - the flour and butter are rubbed FIRST, then sugar is added to that mixture.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'rub the flour and butter together' = Diagram: 'flour and butter (together)'
Tips: The phrase 'the next thing to do' introduces a completely new stage of the recipe - making the crumble topping separately from the fruit.
Key Vocabulary:
- rub
- fingers
- tiny pieces
- breadcrumbs
Question Focus: What do you add to the flour and butter mixture?
Correct Answer: J
Passage Reference: rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it's in tiny pieces, like breadcrumbs. Then add the sugar.
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it's in tiny pieces, like breadcrumbs. Then add the sugar.' After making the crumble base, you add sugar to it.
Common Mistake: Students might pick D (mix sugar) because it also involves sugar. But option J specifically refers to 'the sugar' being added as an ingredient, which matches the transcript exactly.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'Then add the sugar' = Diagram: '(the) sugar'
Tips: Listen for the sequence: flour and butter first, THEN sugar is added separately. The word 'Then' marks this as a distinct step.
Key Vocabulary:
Question Focus: Where do you put the crumble mixture?
Correct Answer: I
Passage Reference: put the crumble mixture on top of the fruit
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'put the crumble mixture on top of the fruit.' This describes where the crumble goes - on top of the fruit that is already in the baking dish.
Common Mistake: Some students confuse this with the baking dish step. Remember: fruit goes IN the dish first, then crumble goes ON TOP of the fruit. Two different positions.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'on top of the fruit' = Diagram: 'on top / on top of fruit'
Tips: Positional language like 'on top of' is very common in diagram labelling. The speaker says these exact words, making it a direct match.
Key Vocabulary:
- on top
- crumble mixture
- fruit
Question Focus: How long do you bake the crumble in the oven?
Correct Answer: H
Passage Reference: bake it all in the oven for 30 minutes
Why this is correct: The speaker says 'bake it all in the oven for 30 minutes.' This is the final step - the time needed for baking.
Common Mistake: Don't confuse this with the 'ten minutes' mentioned earlier for cooking the apples in the pan. The 30 minutes is for the final oven baking of the complete crumble.
Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'for 30 minutes' = Diagram: '30 minutes'
Tips: Numbers and times are usually stated clearly in listening. Write them down immediately when you hear them. Here, 30 minutes is the final baking time.
Key Vocabulary:
General Tips:
- In flow chart questions, the answers follow the order of the recording. Listen for sequence markers like 'first', 'now', 'next', 'then' to track where you are.
- Write down numbers and times immediately when you hear them - they are often answers for diagram positions.
- Pay attention to prepositions (with, on top of, into) as they often distinguish between similar-sounding options.
- Read all options before listening. Some options sound similar (like 'the sugar' vs 'mix sugar') so you need to match the exact wording from the transcript.
- In cooking demonstrations, the process is usually linear. If you miss one answer, move on to the next position rather than getting stuck.
