1 . What do we know about the man?

A．He owns a restaurant.

B．He is skilled in cooking.

C．He likes Italy.

2 . The Comfort of Cooking

Most people like eating delicious foods since they believe those foods can make them relax and help get rid of (摆脱) the tiredness of daily lives.     1     Cooking can provide you with many benefits. It can also be fun and a comfort for you when you are feeling down.

Cooking has been found to improve confidence, according to The Mental Health Foundation.     2     You can use different ingredients (原料) and your imagination to create whatever you want to. Just following the cookbook or the video is also meaningful. You will get a sense of achievement when you see the final works after all the hardships.

    3     You will be freed from your worries or anything else that is stressful when focusing your attention on cooking. There is no time for your mind to wander. It is common that we may meet something unexpected which troubles us, but remember to find a way to relieve the pressure. Cooking is a calming activity waiting for you.

Cooking is a great way to experience different cultures as well. Different countries have different ways of cooking which lead to various featured foods.     4     By cooking those foods, it seems that you are a native to that country.

Cooking also brings people together. Prepare a meal for the family reunion. Invite some friends to your home. While you are doing the cooking, happy laughter and cheerful voices may fill every corner of the house.     5    

A．Cooking helps you focus on the present and lessen your stress.

B．Cooking can increase your worries.

C．Roast duck will remind you of China while curry will take you to India.

D．Bathed in strong social connections, you will feel close and connected to each other.

E．Everybody likes tasty foods.

F．But do you know cooking these tasty foods may have the same effects?

G．While cooking, you take control of everything.

3 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim对中国的美食很感兴趣，他尤其喜欢中国的水饺，特地写信向你咨询如何包水饺，请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 详述水饺制作的过程；
2. 期待回复。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

4 . Is it the future that worries me? Did I hurt someone by mistake? Am I expecting too much from life? We are often stuck in these unnecessary thoughts, causing anxiety and making us weak.

What helps me escape from my sadness and depressed thoughts is cooking. I read through quick recipes, find the ones that I can connect to, and search for materials in the kitchen. Every time I cut a vegetable, it is like I am cutting off my problems. All of this not only brings me great joy, but it leads me to discover something I am good at, which I might have never tried otherwise.

Cooking can work as a treatment, which has received some scientific explanations. Mental health experts have talked about the benefits cooking and baking provide for people struggling with poor mental health. Through cooking, these people can get back control of their lives. They can bring back the feeling of joy and excitement that has been long gone from their daily lives. Julia Ohana, an active expert in culinary therapy (烹饪疗法), talked about the significance cooking holds in terms of time control, communication, and problem-solving ability. She believes all these skills combined help people become less depressed and more satisfied.

The excitement when you work on a recipe is unexplainable. You look forward to what you are going to create from your own hands. You have the power to make something great, only depending on the direction you take and your cooking skills.

1. What might be the result if we are caught in unnecessary worries?

A．Forcing us to work harder.	B．Making us hurt others.
C．Pushing us to look into the future.	D．Causing anxiety and making us weak.

2. How does the author deal with his sadness and depressed thoughts?

A．By cooking.

B．By walking.

C．By sleeping.

D．By reading.

3. What benefits will cooking bring to people with poor mental health according to the experts?

A．Bringing them a lot of money.

B．Making them become perfect in their work.

C．Making them willing to cooperate with everyone.

D．Bringing the feeling of joy and excitement back to them.

4. What does the author probably suggest people do to get rid of unnecessary worries?

A．Cook.

B．Eat out.

C．Do sports.

D．Go shopping.

5 . 假如你是李华、你的外国朋友David酷爱中国美食，想要学习一道家常菜，请你给他写一封信，向他简要介绍烹饪方法，要点如下：
1．所需食材；
2．制作过程。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do?

A．He ordered some food for dinner.

B．He cooked some Chinese food.

C．He ate some delicious food.

2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Fellow workers.

B．Waitress and customer.

C．Husband and wife.

3. How does the man feel about learning Chinese cooking?

A．Tired.

B．Uninterested.

C．Curious.

9 . Advice for Cooking on a Tight Schedule

From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time.

    1    Money is a topic that I’ll talk about another day. So today I want to give you some advice about how to make the most of the time in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:

Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already?    2    

Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread?    3    It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.

    4    This may surprise you, but one of the best ways to make cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.

Hopefully that gives you a good start.    5    And don’t let a busy schedule disappoint you and stop you from making some great changes in your life!

A．Try new things.

B．Ability is easily improved.

C．Make three or four instead.

D．Understand your food better.

E．Cooking is a burden for many people.

F．Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.

G．A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.