4 . As a little girl, I’d sit in the kitchen and watch my mother cook, but I didn’t really get into cooking. When I graduated from college and moved lo Washington DC, I left all of my friends behind. There were no new roommates. I was on my own and felt lonely. Home-cooked meals were my best attempt at changing my condition.

So, I started calling my mom and asking for the recipes (食谱) for my favorite dishes. It turned out that my mom didn’t have any recipes. She couldn’t give me a single measurement (计量) for any dish. She grew up in the kitchen with her mom too, and my grandma shared her knowledge through oral (口头的) tradition. Then it was my turn. My mom taught me how to “measure with my heart” when cooking. I learned to cook by tasting and feeling my food. And my food was pretty good. Soon enough, everyone was asking me for the recipes. That was why Bun Bo Bae, my cooking blog, came into being in 2019.

Bun Bo Bae was a space for me to put what I learned into writing. I didn’t want all of the secret knowledge behind dishes like my mom’s noodles and my dad’s tomato soup to disappear if the oral tradition ended one day. I wanted to write down every piece of advice I was given in detail.

These days, I experiment more. I’m not as strict with myself about recreating the dishes exactly as I remember about eating them. I use seasonal food materials when I can’t find some items. My food blog and flower count grew, and so did my confidence in the kitchen.

Bun Bo Bae also increased my confidence at work and gave me a space to write about what I love. It has connected me to countless new Internet friends.

Most importantly, writing for Bun Bo Bae has taught me that celebrating my culture doesn’t have to be about perfectly recreating my parents’ tradition. It’s about mixing what I’ve been taught with my own experiences, and cooking up something entirely new.

1. Why did the author begin her home-cooked meals?

A．To lead a healthy lifestyle.	B．To get rid of her loneliness.
C．To try out her mother’s recipes.	D．To improve her cooking skills.

2. What do we know about the author’s early effort at cooking?

A．She had trouble creating new recipes.

B．She followed strict measurements in cooking.

C．She made tastier dishes than her mom and grandma.

D．She mastered cooking skills under her mom’s oral guidance.

3. Why did the author create her cooking blog?

A．To bring her family members together.

B．To discuss local fine foods with followers.

C．To keep a record of her family’s cooking tradition.

D．To encourage people to develop healthy eating habits.

4. What has the author realized from her cooking experience?

A．It’s important to learn a basic living skill,

B．It’s necessary to share her food knowledge online.

C．It’s better to understand different cooking cultures.

D．It’s wise to connect traditional cooking methods with new ideas.

5 . For those looking to fry up something new this winter, these are the cookbooks to have in your kitchen bookshelf.

1. Made in Bangladesh, by Dina Begum

£28, Hardie Grant

The second cookbook from food writer Dina Begum is a love letter to Bangladcsh. Alongside the selection of tempting recipes are detailed ingredient notes, explanations of distinctive spice mixtures and advice on traditional preparation and serving, all accompanied by vivid photography of busy street-sellers, grass-covered landscapes and market produce.

2. Manju’s Cookbook, by Manju Patel

£22, Ryland Peters & Small

At the age of 80, Gujarat-born Manju Patel was given a restaurant in Brighton by her sons. Six years later, she remains an important part of the business — named Manju’s — but has also found the time to write this cookbook, which showcases dishes including mattar paneer（奶豆腐）and Gujarati dal.

3. Ester, by Mat Lindsay

£30, Murdoch Books

Australian restauranteur Mat Lindsay’s new book isn’t for the green-hand home cook. Ester is a celebration of modern Aussie cuisine, focusing on fire and perfect technique. Recipes include flame-grilled bone marrow with sesame-seed sambal, and sourdough ice cream.

4. Maydan, by Rose Previte

£30, Abrams

This new cookbook from Washington, DC-based chef Rose Previte is inspired by her Lebanese roots and travels in the Middle East. You can surely be inspired if you enjoy Lebanese dishes.

1. Which of the following book is the cheapest?

A．Ester.	B．Manju’s Cookbook.
C．Maydan.	D．Made in Bangladesh.

2. If you want to try Lebanese food, whose book will you choose?

A．Rose Previte.	B．Mat Lindsay.
C．Manju Patel.	D．Dina Begum.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To ask readers to learn to cook.

B．To make comments on the four books.

C．To recommend new cookbooks to readers.

D．To make comparisons between the books.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was time for the annual Potato-Salad Contest in Russet Park. After trying for the third time, Alexis shook her head sadly. There was no way she would win the Golden Potato again because Grandpa wasn’t here this year.

Memories of how Grandpa taught her to make potato rose in her mind. She sighed and missed Grandpa so much.

Alexis cut the potatoes and mixed the boiled potatoes, some sauces and a little salt and peppers in a bowl. But it didn’t taste right. Alexis tried a bite of the salad mixture, wondering what was missing. Seeing her frown, Mom suggested, “What about something spicy? Your   Grandpa loved spicy things.”

“You’re right! Maybe he put a jalapeno pepper in it,”   Alexis said, cutting up a bright green jalapeno and adding it to the bowl.

It was closer, but it still didn’t taste right. Alexis was drooping her head, disappointed. “Should we look in a cookbook?”

“Grandpa was never one to follow a recipe,” Dad entered the kitchen and said.

It was true. People loved Grandpa’s potato salad because it was one of a kind. Alexis remembered posing with Grandpa for a photo while they were making the salad.

Photo! That gave her an idea. Alexis hurried to the bookcase and found an old photo album. She immediately flipped it open, expecting to find clues in the photos there. Lots of photos showed Grandpa and Grandma cooking together. Dad laughed, “He and Grandma loved to tease each other but he always called her Honey.”

“Do you think he put honey in the potato salad?” Mum asked.

“It is worth a try,” said Alexis. She stirred some honey into the bowl.

But it still wasn’t quite right. Alexis’ heart sank, on the verge of giving up. Dad kept flipping the album. At the end of the album was the picture of Grandpa and Alexis making the salad together.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
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It looked like Grandpa was crying in the photo.

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With hesitation, the family tasted the potato salad with onions in it.

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9 . Would you like to take a cooking class without leaving home? Here are four cooking classes that you may be interested in.

Mastering Pasta Carbonara

In this cooking class, you’ll join Chef Stefano live from Florence, Italy as he teaches you his secrets to making handmade pasta and dessert. You’ll start by making the classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara using authentic Italian cooking techniques. Then you’ll satisfy your sweet tooth with a white chocolate cake.

Next date: Mar. 19th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Kid-Friendly Cookie Recipes

As a virtual chef, Angela-Michelle has practiced and taught how to prepare dishes from various cultures and origins for over ten years. She’ll guide you through the basics of baking with three desserts in her cooking class.

First, you’ll learn how to make deep-fried and crispy Sopapillas coated with sugar and honey. Then, she’ll prepare a creamy ricotta cookie that is simple for kids of all ages.

Next date: Apr. 4th from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

The Fundamentals of Indian Cuisine

Teaching the basics of creating a classic Indian meal, Chef Radhika will guide you through two traditional dishes. First, you’ll begin with a creamy Saag Paneer made with spinach (a kind of vegetable), heavy cream and authentic Indian spices. Then, you’ll learn how to prepare the delicious Naan: a staple (主食) on almost every Indian dinner table.

Next date: Mar. 25th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cooking Crispy Orange Beef

Chef Loreanna will help you create your own impressive menu of take-out favorites without picking up the phone! You’ll prepare a batch of crispy beef made with homemade orange sauce and learn the proper technique for steaming rice to fluffy (松软的) perfection.

Next date: Mar. 25th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

1. Who might be interested in the Mastering Pasta Carbonara cooking class?

A．People wanting kid-friendly cookies.	B．People loving spicy handmade dishes.
C．People loving preparing Italian food.	D．People wanting creamy ricotta cookies.

2. What can we say about Chef Angela-Michelle?

A．She is an experienced virtual chef.	B．She makes desserts better than others.
C．She is preferred by kids than by adults.	D．She spends time learning live webcasts.

3. What do the last two classes have in common?

A．Both are suitable for beginners.	B．They are of the same duration.
C．They pass on traditional cooking.	D．Both teach how to make desserts.

10 . The benefits of cooking games for children

Various cooking games for children that are available online are more than just a fun pastime activity.     1     Here are some information on how encouraging children to play online cooking games may educate them and contribute to their sense of independence and freedom.

    2     Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.

Online cooking games promote math and reading skills. The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions.     3    

Cooking games boost confidence and independence. When kids finish a task actively, they feel good about themselves and proud of what they’ve done. For example, some creative games allow kids to experiment with a chef’s role.     4     When kids have trust in their own skills, they are more likely to grow up with a feeling of confidence, responsibility, and independence.

Cooking games improve social skills. Playing multiplayer games allows children to interact with others, solve problems in cooperation, and so on.     5     Online games can help them develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.

A．Cooking games enhance creativity.

B．Cooking games stimulate children’s interest.

C．So it’s advisable to play such online games with your friends.

D．Thus kids can be taught to read and improve their vocabulary.

E．Kids can master their cooking skills in the world of imagination.

F．They provide a number of developmental and educational benefits as well.

G．This is especially convenient for those kids lacking interpersonal skills in the real world.