Learning English with the News: “A Sweet Fashion Show”

Hi ABA Friends!

Have you ever seen clothes made out of chocolate? Well, now you can!

1. First read the text
2. Understand the vocabulary
3. Watch the video

 Text

“Fashion has never been this sweet in Shanghai, China. As part of the grand opening of the country’s first chocolate wonderland, a chocolate fashions show was hosted.

Models covered in edible garments strolled down the runway. The chocolate couture ranged from simple accessories to complete dresses. And to make chocolate more fabric friendly, designers such as Lin Guodong got creative.

– Chocolate can be crispy and it’s not very malleable nor can you easily shape it. This time the craftsmen had added some special ingredients so it could be easily shaped. It was more practical for us.

And models say that the sweet creations feel like normal clothes.

– The clothes made with chocolate are actually the same as normal clothes. The weather is cold, so the chocolate does not melt. Besides it has been specially treated. It’s beautiful.

The Shanghai World Chocolate Dream Park features chocolate terra-cotta soldiers, and host other tasty treats. It will be open until February 19.”

Vocabulary

Hosted – to be the host for (a social event, a group of people, etc.). A host is someone who entertains guests socially.
Example: “Jenny was asked to host the charity event; she had to organize the party and make sure everyone was happy”

Edible – suitable or safe to eat.
Example: “Are you sure this mushroom is edible? It might be poisonous”

Garments – a piece of clothing.
Example: “My favourite garment is the dress, it’s such a beautiful colour!”

Strolled – to walk slowly in usually a pleasant and relaxed way.
Example: “Anna and I strolled down the high street, looking at the Christmas decorations”

Ranged – to include everything between specified limits.
Example: “The selection of Indian foods ranged from mild to very spicy”

Crispy – pleasantly thin, dry, and easily broken.
Example: “My Mum fries slices of potato until they are crispy. I love them!”

Malleable – capable of being stretched or bent into different shapes.
Example: “The sculptor uses this type of metal because it is more malleable”

Terra-cotta – a reddish clay that is used for pottery and tiles.
Example: “I planted my flowers in terra-cotta pots”