B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz
Lily was planning a big bake sale for her school. She needed a lot of cupcakes to raise money for a new school garden. She had promised her teacher a successful event, and she felt a big responsibility. Her biggest concern was getting enough ingredients.
She went to the local shop. There were many types of flour, but unfortunately, there wasn’t enough whole wheat flour, which she preferred. She only had a little money, so she couldn’t buy too much of the expensive kind. When she checked her list, she realized she didn’t have any eggs left at home. That was frustrating. She felt truly grateful for her grandma’s help, who always had everything.
Grandma said, “Don’t worry, dear! We have enough sugar here, and I think there are a few eggs too.” They started baking immediately. After a few hours, they had baked many different kinds of cupcakes. There wasn’t much time left, so they worked in a hurry. Lily realized she had bought too many sprinkles but too little chocolate for the icing. She had no choice but to use what they had. By this time tomorrow morning, Lily will be presenting her delicious goods at the school hall. She hopes they will bring happiness to her school.