1 . My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my ______ for cooking started at an early age, when I was about 5 years old — by watching my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen ______ daily meals for the family. I was also ______by going with my grandfather to markets to ______ the freshest ingredients. My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing “the ______.”

From my youth, I have had this passion for food. Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and ______ through my grandparents. They opened their ______ to everybody, and fed and sheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends.

I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the ______ of fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven. Those smells stimulated (刺激) my senses at a young age. The ______were fresh and seasonal — they were very simple dishes but delightfully ______.

Food is almost as ______ as it is necessary. Food makes people feel things. I really think that food tastes its best when there is a ______ behind it. It shapes cultures, religion, politics and health. Food brings people together, and goes straight to the ______.

In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I’m actually smelling or ______ — it makes me think of life, my family, and my history. I love to cook food that ______ people’s emotions and memories; my philosophy is to “keep food real and simple.”

1.

A．talent

B．passion

C．explanation

D．expectation

2.

A．changing

B．ordering

C．preparing

D．searching

3.

A．inspired

B．bothered

C．honored

D．amused

4.

A．ask about

B．experiment with

C．learn of

D．shop for

5.

A．biggest

B．cleanest

C．best

D．cheapest

6.

A．wisdom

B．honesty

C．success

D．generosity

7.

A．offices

B．houses

C．restaurant

D．hotel

8.

A．art

B．signs

C．creation

D．smells

9.

A．fruits

B．vegetables

C．ingredients

D．goods

10.

A．delicious

B．useful

C．organic

D．convenient

11.

A．nutritious

B．sufficient

C．emotional

D．suitable

12.

A．reason

B．purpose

C．cook

D．story

13.

A．kitchen

B．heart

C．source

D．point

14.

A．tasting

B．chewing

C．touching

D．seeing

15.

A．holds up

B．drives away

C．stirs up

D．depends on

6 . 阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文。

Since I was young, I always enjoyed cooking. Every night I would sit in the kitchen and watch my mother make dinner. I had a toy set of pots and pans, and would copy her actions at the table—pretending to pour in ingredients and mix them excitedly just as she did. On Sundays, my grandmother would make us a huge family dinner. A dish cooked from a charred chicken with flavored sauce enjoyed great popularity with us. Watching her in the kitchen was like watching an artist at work. She never needed a cookbook, never had to follow a recipe. Everything was second nature. I couldn't wait to learn to cook myself.

So it was no surprise when as an adult I decided to be a chef. I had worked in a number of kitchens over the years, but when I got the chance to be the head chef at a new restaurant, I could not have been more excited.

On the first night the restaurant opened, I proudly put my apron on and prepared for success. Soon, orders came in, and the kitchen was at full staff running in every direction. There were many waiters coming in and out, and cooks walking between stations. It was very exciting, but a bit stressful. There was so much to do and a lot of pressure to do it perfectly. It seemed like the crowd was not slowing down.

I was hurrying to gather ingredients from the shelves and fill the orders when there was a scream from the other side of the kitchen. Looking over, I saw one of the other cooks holding her hand in pain. She had burned her fingers on a pan. I ran over to help, and as we placed her hand under cold water, a puff of smoke started to rise out of the oven.

“Oh, no!” I screamed. I reached the oven just in time to open the door and see the charred remains of a roast. Placing my hand on my head, I thought the night couldn't get much worse. One of the waiters came into the kitchen, looking very worried. Wiping the sweat off his forehead, he said anxiously, “The guests are asking for the roast.”

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I stared at the charred roast, anxious to find a solution.

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Just then, one of the guests asked to speak to the chef.

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7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sometimes, whipping up (赶做) a tasty meal feels like the best way to relax, even if it takes a little time     1     (prepare). But more than just satisfying your appetite, cooking can literally feel like a therapy (治疗) session.

Therapists are now using cooking courses as     2     actual approach to treating depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders in     3     (they) patients. As it turns out, the psychological effect of cooking a meal-whether it's for yourself, or for others—     4     (be) multifaceted (多方面的）. It can provide different people     5     different experiences from the comforting sense of being in control to the     6     （free）of expressing creativity in the kitchen.

    7     this task is potentially small. it can give people a sense of power and agency—one that they might not naturally have on their own in their daily lives outside the kitchen. According to a 2016 study     8     （publish）in the Journal of Positive Psychology, people who spend time on creative goals live     9     （happy）lives than those who don't, and cooking something new or out of your comfort zone totally counts as an act of creativity.

So the next time you've had an awful day, consider     10     （make） this super simple homemade chicken!

8 . Over the past ten months of pandemic life, cooking has become a shelter for me. New York Times food editor Sam Sifton referred to Korean fried rice and said it "improves moods, atmospheres and weeks alike".     1     I'd argue it improves physical health, finances and skills, and reduces stress. Really, cooking is a rewarding thing you should do these days.

Cooking food for yourself is beneficial to your physical health. When you cook your own food, you control exactly what goes into your body. It's the best possible way to “dial in” or clean up your diet.     2     A recent survey has found that twice as many Americans are cooking at home than a year ago, and that nearly a quarter are doing so in an effort to eat healthier.

    3       It's considerably cheaper than ordering from restaurants, or buying prepared food from supermarkets. It's found that ordering takeout is five times more expensive. The difference is more obvious if you’re cooking for a family.

In terms of improving cooking skill, you can't help but improve if you do it over and over again. With so many other outlets for hobbies shut down right now, why not view your kitchen as a mini universe to be explored? You've got the tools, not to mention the human requirement to eat. I can't think of another hobby where your body physically requires you to practice several times daily.     4    

How does cooking relieve stress, you might be wondering?     5     If you're organized enough to cook meals in advance, you end the weeknight dilemma of “what's for dinner?”. Furthermore, as you get better at cooking, you will spare the need to order food.

A．Cooking helps kids develop many hobbies.

B．Actually, cooking can bring more benefits.

C．The act itself can be calming to some people.

D．From a financial aspect, cooking cannot be beaten.

E．You can save money as well as improve your mental health.

F．If improving health is your main reason for cooking, you're not alone.

G．You're likely to improve your cooking skills and they will stick with you for life.

9 . If you've ever been enjoying takeout snacks, you can make these with ingredients (配料) found in grocery stores or even your own kitchen.

Hosomaki Sushi

In Japan, Hosomaki Sushi is a sushi roll mainly made with sweet rice and seaweed. The thinner hosomaki are the simpler, smaller version that are perfect for practicing. It takes you little time to practice to roll and you will have fun making them at home.

Prep: 20 mins     Cook: 0 mins     Total: 20 mins

Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme

This is one of America's favorite fast-food go-to's. You can stuff it with whatever strikes your fancy. So it is also great for vegetarians because beef can be replaced with black beans or fruits.

Prep: 15 mins     Cook: 30 mins     Total: 45 mins

Pumpkin(南瓜)Spice Latte

The first version of this drink contained spices (香料), but no actual pumpkin until 2015. Its great popularity has meant that it's being served at the end of August, far ahead of regular pumpkin season. But for those who eagerly await the drink each year, there's even better news: the pumpkin spice latte is actually quite easy to make at home at a far more affordable price.

Prep: 10 mins     Cook: 5 mins     Total: 15 mins

BBQ Chicken Pizza

It is so delicious that it is worthwhile to make from the very beginning. This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pork or barbecue chicken. A sweeter sauce will give you the more traditional barbecue sauce taste.

Prep: 20 mins     Cook: 20 mins     Total: 40 mins

1. Which snack is available without cooking?

A．Hosomaki Sushi.

B．Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme.

C．Pumpkin Spice Latte.

D．BBQ Chicken Pizza.

2. What distinguishes BBQ Chicken Pizza from others?

A．It is the most popular fast food.

B．Its producing cost is fairly high.

C．Its ingredients must contain meat.

D．It takes the most time to prepare.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Chefs.

B．Vegetarians.

C．Barbecue lovers.

D．Snack enthusiasts.

10 . The American holiday table is as diverse as the country itself, making the “traditional” meal something different for every family. But when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, it’s hard to beat the classic golden brown delicious Butter Roasted Turkey.

Here are the steps to make it.

STEP 1: Melt 2 cups of butter over medium-low heat. Remove it from the heat; stir in wine. Set it aside.

STEP 2: Wash the turkey with cold running water. Pat it dry with paper towels.

STEP 3: Place it in a shallow roasting pan, breast-side up. Salt and pepper its inside with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stuff it with onion pieces. Sprinkle (撒) 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper onto the turkey.

STEP 4: Put it in the wine and butter mixture (混合物), squeeze out a little of the liquid. Pour more wine and butter mixture over the turkey.

STEP 5: Heat the oven to 230°C. Roast it 30 minutes. Pour more wine and butter mixture over it again.

STEP 6: Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C. Pour more wine and butter mixture over the turkey every 30 minutes. After 3 hours, pour the remaining wine and butter mixture over the turkey.

STEP 7: Remove the turkey from the oven. Let it stand 30 minutes before carving.

Notes:

1) The size of the turkey varies depending on the number of guests. Typically it’s one pound per person or one and a half pounds per person if you want leftovers.

2) Turkey doesn’t take quite as long as people think and over-roasting leads to a tough bird and a shortage of juice.

3) Remember to allow at least 20 minutes to let the turkey stand at room temperature after roasting and before slicing. The meat will then slice more easily!

1. Which of the following are used for the Butter Roasted Turkey?

A．Salt and cheese.

B．Butter and wine.

C．Pepper and garlic.

D．Onion and sugar.

2. How long should the turkey be roasted at 230°C?

A．30 minutes.

B．1 hour.

C．3 hours.

D．4 hours.

3. What would over-roasting lead to?

A．Difficulty in slicing.

B．Too much juice.

C．Hard and dry meat.

D．Too many leftovers.