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＜ストーリー＞

In a small town, there was a fierce competition between two family-owned bakeries.

The Smiths and the Browns had been rivals for decades, each boasting about having the best cakes in town. One day, a baking competition was announced, and both families eagerly entered.

The atmosphere was tense as they prepared their signature treats.

The competition brought out the best in each family, pushing them to create unique cakes that were both beautiful and delicious.

In the end, the judges had a difficult time deciding the winner, as both bakeries displayed exceptional skills and dedication.

Questions:

1. What kind of competition was announced in the small town?

2. What were the families’ bakeries known for?

3. Why did the judges have a hard time deciding the winner of the

competition?

Answers:

1. A baking competition

2. Both claimed to make the best cakes in town.

3. Both bakeries displayed exceptional skills and dedication.