1 . Three Cooking Myths
As a child, one of the unbreakable rules was “no swimming for 30 minutes after eating”. This was like a gospel(福音、信条), seriously not to be questioned. Turns out, there was actually nothing true about this “truism”. But for many years, children sat around, unhappily, awaiting the end of the 30-minute torture.
I only bring this up because there are a few kitchen truisms that I thought we might investigate, just for fun.
| 1 | Adding Oil to Pasta Water | One of the notions that seems to passionately divide cooks is adding oil to pasta cooking water. The reasons are twofold. It interrupts the foaming of the boiling water, thus preventing the dreaded boil over. And it keeps the pasta from sticking together. The anti-oil in the water crowd maintains that the oil coats the pasta, thus preventing the sauce from clinging to the noodles. The truth lies somewhere in between. My advice: Use whatever method makes you comfortable. I don’t add oil to the water. I prefer to add a bit of fresh oil on top of the finished dish. |
| 2 | “Cooking Off” the Alcohol | A second divisive notion is the idea that boiling alcohol for a few moments will “cook off all of the alcohol”. This is not true. What will happen is that the raw, unpleasant alcohol taste will disappear. However, only a small percentage of the alcohol itself goes away. In order to rid your dish of a large percentage of the alcohol, you’ll need to simmer(用文火炖)your dish for well over an hour…closer to two. But, unless alcohol is prohibited or dangerous for you, the small amounts called for in most recipes should not be a problem. |
| 3 | Searing Meat to “Lock In” Moisture | Now, the granddaddy of all kitchen myths: Searing(轻煎)your meat will seal in all of the juices. Again, this is not true. Searing your meat will give it a beautiful colour, and a wonderful flavour coming from the caramelization(焦糖化)of the meat. That said, all of the studies I’ve read agree that the moisture inside the meat will be either the same or even a little less in a seared piece of meat when compared to a non-seared piece. So, enjoy the glorious colour and flavour of your seared steak, but know that the only way to preserve the juiciness is simply NOT to overcook it. And be sure to give it an adequate resting period once it leaves the pan. |
| A．Catering menu. | B．Cooking tips. | C．Best recipes. | D．Healthcare. |
| A．Searing the meat can both promote its juiciness and colour. |
| B．It makes sense to remove the taste of alcohol by boiling it. |
| C．Swimming after dining conveys seriously religious implications. |
| D．Adding oil in cooking water will form a layer of anti-oil. |
| A．encourage readers to take up some lifelong skills |
| B．entertain readers with several cooking myths |
| C．recommend better cooking ways for housewives |
| D．illustrate the consequence of false cooking rules |
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1. Who might be interested in this article?| A．Children who are interested in sports. |
| B．Volunteers wanting to participate in some events. |
| C．Anyone who has new ideas in sports supervisions. |
| D．Managers and administrators of sports organizations. |
| A．ACTIVE only focuses on kids’ sports event management. |
| B．ACTIVE boasts widespread sites for various sports activities. |
| C．ACTIVE is advantageous in online sports management system. |
| D．ACTIVE has decades of experience in its specific field. |
| A．In an e-mail box. | B．On a social platform. |
| C．On a website. | D．In the newspaper. |
Our Story
Established in 2006, YalaSports is a leading integrated total Marketing and Communications Sports business setup, serving professional athletes, Sports Clubs, corporate and government associations.
Its aim is to provide maximum exposure and opportunities for individuals and organizations with passion for sports excellence, as well as fostering and encouraging the growing trend of sports participation.
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1. Who might be interested in this article?| A．Professional athletes who need legal support. |
| B．Sports Clubs which need financing for big games. |
| C．National sports team which wants to recruit new members. |
| D．Individuals who seek professional guidance in training. |
| A．Yalasports boasts the best management system in the field of sports service. |
| B．Yalasports provides free service for clients as a sort of investment. |
| C．Yalasports covers a wide range of sports events for children of various ages. |
| D．Yalasports offers 24/7 services for consultation from sports fans. |
| A．On a theme website. | B．On a social platform. |
| C．In the newspaper. | D．In an e-mail box. |
4 . Welcome to the “Chicken Soup” family
The first Chicken Soup for the Soul book was released in 1993 and quickly became a holiday favourite. Thereafter, more than 250 books have been put together based on inspiring stories submitted by readers.
On this part of the website, you will find a list of our new book topics, our writing guidelines and our submission form. We welcome your stories, written in English, from all over the world!
Guidelines for a Chicken Soup for the Soul story
1. Tell an exciting, heart-warming or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Your story should be written in the first person.
2. Don’t be afraid to speak from the heart. We do let you use a pen-name for your story.
3. Keep your story to 1,200 words or less.
4. We love poems that tell a story, but we do not publish poems that seem overly focused on rhyming (押韵) or those which read more like greetings cards.
A few more tips about submitting your stories
1. The only way to submit your stories is via our website. If you have any problems when trying to fill out the form to submit your work, please contact us.
2. Please submit stories that have not been previously published. The only exception to this is if your work has only been published in a small local publication with limited circulation (发行量) or on your own blog.
3. Please do not send us any book manuscripts (手稿), unless through a literary agent (作家代理人), as they will be automatically discarded.
What happens after you submit your story?
Please complete all fields in the submission form. After you press the SUBMIT button, wait for the next screen to come up with a message that says: “Thank you! Your information has been received.” This is the only confirmation that your story has been entered into our database.
We do not send rejection letters, and we occasionally will save a submission for consideration for a future book. But in general, if you have not heard from us 60 days prior to the book’s on-sale date, that probably means we have decided not to use your story.
If we choose your story for a future book, we will notify (通知) you by email and request your permission to print it. You will be paid $200 one month after the publication of the book and receive ten free copies of the book your story appears in. You will also be entitled to buy books from us at half price.
1. According to the article, a Chicken Soup for the Soul story may be anything but a ________.| A．work of fiction | B．narrative poem |
| C．humorous story | D．tale of adventure |
| A．you don’t submit it on your own |
| B．you don’t use your real name in the story |
| C．it has already been published on a large scale |
| D．it seems similar to a story that has already been published |
| A．as soon as you submit your story on its website |
| B．after your story has been published in a new edition |
| C．when your story has been chosen for a future edition |
| D．45 days before its new edition is available for purchase |
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6 . Visiting China Online Through Overseas Cultural Centers
In order to let people from all over the world to experience the charm of China’s beautiful scenery, the overseas China cultural centers have shifted their focus from offline to online, identified the most remarkable domestic scenic spots, integrated a variety of resources, and launched an online tourism promotional activity with the theme of “Exploring the Oriental, Visiting China Online”. Now people can enjoy the best of Chinese scenery without leaving home.
| Tanzania The China Cultural Center in Tanzania launched on March 30 an online tourism activity through the center’s Facebook page, selecting some of the most favourite Chinese cities among Tanzanian young people. People can learn more about China from different perspectives and media, such as video clips and picture exhibitions. In addition, the cultural center continues to promote to its students online teaching activities, such as Chinese cuisine and cooking classes and Chinese language classes. |
| Yangon The China Cultural Center in Yangon held online lessons, training, video image exhibitions and other activities on its media platform. From April 1, the center launched online tourism videos and picture exhibitions, inviting people to come travel online. For the first time, the video China, Beyond Imagination was shown, a work capturing the beauty of nature and art. The short film also integrates the experiences of tourists and the daily lives of average people, providing a comprehensive glimpse into China. |
| Paris Recently, the China Cultural Center in Paris launched on its official website online exhibitions such as the China Tourism Picture Exhibition and China Folk Custom Picture Exhibition. People can visit five major scenic spots of China, appreciate the diversity of all parts of China, and also learn about folk culture such as Chinese festivals, life rituals, folk legends, Chinese zodiac and surnames. The center has also set up a documentary section on Chinese culture and tourism on its official website, covering many themes such as China’s politics, culture, economy, international communication, health, geography, science and technology, history, tourism, folklore, with French dubbing or subtitles. |
| A．Advertising for China Cultural Centers in different countries. |
| B．Helping people worldwide feel the charm of China’s beautiful scenery. |
| C．Initiating a new online tourism business. |
| D．Assisting Chinese in choosing international travel destinations. |
| A．Posting online tourism activities on Facebook. |
| B．Displaying the most favourite Chinese cities among Tanzanian young people. |
| C．Introducing China through video clips and picture exhibitions. |
| D．Offering some students online teaching activities. |
| A．Tanzania. | B．Yangon. | C．Paris. | D．All the three cities. |
7 . Louvre
New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre (卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.
Lijiang River National Park, China
Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone (石灰岩洞) and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijiang River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.
Zurich, Switzerland
What do you think Zurich is famous for? Great banks? Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carnival. What’s hot in the city in 2014? In August, Zurich hosted the European Athletic Championships. This gave tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.
Adelaide, Australia
Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.
1. Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ________in Guilin.| A．elephant trunks |
| B．warm weather |
| C．the highway to Yangshuo |
| D．the green hills and limestone caves |
| A．even worse |
| B．exactly the same |
| C．much better |
| D．less popular |
| A．In August, Paris. |
| B．In February, Europe. |
| C．In March, Adelaide. |
| D．In August, Zurich. |
We all need a little motivation when it comes to working out, and GymPact is the perfect way to get inspired.
How does it work? Make a commitment to work out a certain number of times a week. Choose the amount of money you are willing to risk if you don’t reach your goal. If you don’t achieve your goal? Your credit card gets charged. Achieved your goal? You get paid! The days of being paid to work out have finally come!
Compatibility(兼容性): iOS and AndroidZombie, Run! 2
That’s right. The zombie craze has even reached the fitness world. This action packed app adds an element that is sometimes missing from other workout apps-fun.
Zombies, Run! and Zombies, Run! 2 mix games and stories into your run as you complete missions in a world with zombies. Whether you’re gathering supplies, saving a human, or out-running a crowd of the undead, this app excites your normal jog with imagination and competition.
Compatibility: iOS and AndroidWeight Watchers Mobile
Sure, you’ve heard of Weight Watchers, but there is a reason this company has been around so long. Their system gets great results—plain and simple.
Weight Watchers Mobile is a great way to track your calorie consumption by using their point system. Not only can you enter and search for different foods in their database, you can scan barcodes for instant information about what you’re eating. The app counts down your available calories by day and also by week.
Weight Watchers Mobile even has a section to find foods from your favourite restaurants, and information on portion control and healthy eating. Their clean-looking, easy-to-use interface makes dieting more manageable and straightforward.
Compatibility: iOS and Android1. What’s the purpose of GymPact?
| A．To reward those who keep their word. | B．To teach the importance of working out. |
| C．To show how to earn money by exercising. | D．To help people stick to their workout plan. |
| A．Zombies are used to train users to run faster. |
| B．The app users are to compete against zombies. |
| C．It is designed to make running more enjoyable. |
| D．This app can improve both health and imagination. |
| A．record your calorie intake | B．easily organize your diet |
| C．order foods from a restaurant | D．get information about foods |
9 . Marvelous Scenic
Walks Near London There are various walking routes for tourists in London. If you’d like something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames PathIf you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box HillTo admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs RidgeIf you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the ChilternsChess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. What can people do at Goring Gap and the Thames Path?| A．They can enjoy the cliff view. | B．They can enjoy a glass of Juniper. |
| C．They can enjoy the meadows view. | D．They can enjoy a taste of hamburger. |
| A．Box Hill. | B．A South Downs Ridge. |
| C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns. | D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path. |
| A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned. |
| B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks. |
| C．There are rivers winding through the meadows. |
| D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．An academic article. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A geography textbook. |
10 . Best Apps for High School Students
Educational App Store has identified the best apps for high school students to help them study and save their time in the classroom.
Study BlueStudy Blue is a brilliant app which uses technology to help high school students and make learning an easy process. It is an amazing way to create smart notes/cards, share and learn them. As one of the best educational apps, it allows students to make card of whatever topic they want, helping them study anywhere without carrying any materials with them.
My Study LifeDesigned for high school students, this app lets you build your own timetable to easily keep track of your classes, assignments and exams. It lets you assign (布置) tasks to specific classes and comes with reminders, so you don’t forget a thing! Plus, it comes with day and week timetable, so you can easily pop in those classes that you only have every other week.
My Homework PlannerMy Homework Planner can help you keep track of all your homework. Sorting it by due date, week and month, the app is more organized than a Trapper Keeper. By means of Questia, the word’s largest online library, you can connect your reading materials to your assignments so you don’t have to dig though a pile of papers to find the right information.
Socrative StudentThis app offers an interactive environment for students and teachers to share their learning. Teachers can ask questions and make comments with real-time data when using, which makes it more engaging for students. Showing comprehension of their reading can occur straight through their handheld device, and they are able to receive feedback quickly.
If you are interested in these apps, click here to find more.
1. Why is the app Study Blue recommended?| A．Because it is the best education app. |
| B．Because it makes learning process easy. |
| C．Because it makes arranging their timetable convenient. |
| D．Because it is helpful for students to study anywhere and anytime. |
| A．Both are connected with Questia. |
| B．Both are equipped with a reminder. |
| C．Both are helpful with assignments. |
| D．Both are designed to deal with exams. |
| A．Study Blue. | B．My Homework Planner. |
| C．My Study Life. | D．Socrative Student. |
