In this extract, the author talks about traditional bread-baking during his childhood days. Complete the following table with the help of the clues on the left. Then write a paragraph about the author’s childhood days.
Clues
Author’s childhood days
the way bread was baked
the way the pader sold bread
what the pader wore when
the pader was paid
how the pader looked
Answer:
Clues
Author’s childhood days
the way bread was baked
Age-old time-tested furnaces still exist. The fire still burns in them. The baker arrives with a thud and jingle in some places.
the way the pader sold bread
He made his musical entry with ‘jhang jhang’ sound with his bamboo staff. He wished ‘Good morning’. Breads were sold in minutes.
what the pader wore when
It was kabai, a single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees.
the pader was paid
He was paid at the end of the month.
how the pader looked
He looked fat and plumpy. He wore a shirt and trousers. These were shorter than full length ones and longer than half pants.
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