BBC 6': Birthday cakes

What is the main topic of this 6 Minute English episode?

• Birthday cakes

• Christmas trees

• Summer holidays

• School projects

What is the highlight of any birthday party according to Neil?

• The birthday cake

• The presents

• The games

• The decorations

What has changed about birthday cakes according to Beth?

• They are now often bought from a shop

• They are always chocolate flavored

• They are smaller than before

• They are only for children

What are many birthday cakes considered nowadays?

• Works of art

• Simple desserts

• Unnecessary items

• Only for weddings

What do people do with the candles on a birthday cake?

• Blow them out and make a wish

• Eat them

• Throw them away

• Use them as decorations

What is the purpose of decorating birthday cakes according to Beth?

• To represent the person celebrating

• To make them taste better

• To make them last longer

• To make them cheaper

According to the UK's Office for National Statistics, which is the most common month to be born?

• March

• July

• September

Who is one of Britain's best-loved cake bakers mentioned in the text?

• Adam Cox

• Mary Berry

• Neil

What type of cake does Dame Mary Berry prefer?

• Chocolate

• Lemon or orange

• Vanilla

What does the term "higgledy-piggledy" mean in the context of cake decoration?

• Neatly arranged

• Mixed up and in no particular order

• Colorful