How to Make Halo-Halo

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Let us make a cold treat.

It is called halo-halo.

This name means mix-mix.

It is a sweet snack from the Philippines.

First, get a tall glass.

You will also need a long spoon.

Next, put sweet beans in the bottom of the glass.

You can add red jelly cubes too.

Then, add lots of shaved milk ice.

Fill the glass almost to the top.

Pour sweet milk over the cold ice.

This makes the ice taste very creamy.

Next, add a scoop of purple ube.

Ube is a sweet purple yam.

Top it with a scoop of yellow ice cream.

Now, use your spoon to mix it all up and eat!

Glossary
halo-halo:
A sweet, cold snack from the Philippines made with mixed ingredients and shaved ice.
shaved:
Cut into very thin, light pieces or flakes.
ube:
A sweet purple root vegetable, or yam, used in sweet treats.
treat:
A special and tasty food that you enjoy eating.
creamy:
Smooth, soft, and tasting like rich milk or cream.

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  1. 1What is the cold treat in the passage called?
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