Making Ice Cream
Nothing tastes better in the middle of summer than cool and sweet ice cream.
To make ice cream, you can of course use a churn-style (搅拌式)ice cream maker. Churns produce very creamy, delicious ice cream, but they take up a lot of space and can be time-consuming to use. Alternately, you can make smaller ice cream with less investment cost by using the plastic-bag method or the coffee-can method.
Follow the plastic-bag method by gathering the following ingredients. 1 pint-sized plastic, bag; ice cubes; 6 tablespoons of salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla,
Take the 1-gallon bag and fill it about half full of ice, and then add the rock salt this bag. Take the smaller bag and pour the milk, sugar, and vanilla into it. Sea this bag very carefully. Put the small bag inside the big bag and seal it Shake the bag for about five minutes.
The coffee-can method is very similar. But it uses a 1-pint coffee can nested inside a 3-pound coffee can. Whichever method you use. you can adjust the recipe, making it richer by adding eggs, or bits of candy or chocolate. A couple of tablespoons of chocolate syrup (糖浆) will give you chocolate ice cream.
| A．Remove the small bag, open it carefully, and enjoy it. |
| B．And it's much better if that ice cream is home made. |
| C．Besides, a cup of fruit juice makes a nice fruit flavor. |
| D．These are easy ways to make ice cream at your home. |
| E．If you're in a campsite, you can make ice cream easily. |
| F．Note that this will only make ice cream for one or two persons. |
| G．The repeated usage will make smoother and creamier ice cream. |
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Post it in an accessible place so that at a moment’s notice, you’ve got a reminder of activities that bring you joy.
A lot of FOMO (fear of missing out) is generated by scrolling through social media and the resulting social comparisons that inevitably happen.
This can include family, partners, friends, and neighbors.
This is often the most difficult thing to do for those with demanding fast-paced lives, but it’s essential to stay well and to take care of ourselves. It might be a solo nature walk, a warm bath, meditation, or soothing music — whatever makes you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
| A．Include them in your day. |
| B．Make time for personal care. |
| C．Unplug for a set time each day. |
| D．It doesn’t have to be a huge amount of time. |
| E．Comparison can also become inner motivation. |
| F．They have never known life without social media. |
| G．They can overwhelm our minds and leave us feeling exhausted. |
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Always show up. Showing people that you are there with them and always will be. Offer help to everybody. In this way more people will know you and you will be able to wipe off your fear of social interaction.
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Keep a balance. Never move towards the extreme and try living an average life. Being extreme in one field might bring astonishing results, but this will affect other aspects of your life.
| A．Be present-focused. |
| B．Do not waste time doing nothing. |
| C．Release your stress and be present-focused. |
| D．Keep a balance between short-term goals and long-term benefits. |
| E．Some students may like to have many friends and enjoy a party lifestyle. |
| F．The more people you know, the easier it will be for you to walk around without being shy. |
| G．Nobody cares if you miss class, don’t eat properly, nor don’t go to a party. |
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| A．Make a list of everything you will take. |
| B．Brush your teeth after you eat breakfast. |
| C．Get all your homework done before going to bed. |
| D．Check the weather forecast and choose your clothing. |
| E．A great morning routine should always include a good breakfast. |
| F．Don’t hurry and make sure you have everything before you leave. |
| G．That helps you have a good sleep and save much time in the morning. |
