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
2 . Do you enjoy eating a nice piece of a cow? Or pig back meat? Chances are that you do, though you’re more likely to call these dishes beef and bacon. But why do the words for these animals change after they’re killed and served? And why does this change only happen with certain meats?
To answer these questions, we have to step back almost 1,000 years into the past, as the current saying is that this linguistic phenomenon (语言现象) results from the Norman invasion (侵略) of England.
In 1066, the Old French-speaking Normans took control of the Anglo-Saxons, who spoke Old English. The Norman rulers used different measures of oppression (压迫的措施), but they also introduced their language. They used French words for the meat that appeared on their tables. Meanwhile, the Old English words were still used by the Anglo-Saxons who farmed and raised the animals. Such was the Norman influence on England that their terms for meat have always been there as part of the modern English language for cuisine (烹饪).
It’s not just adult cows that got a new name after they were killed and prepared for Norman dinners. A young cow is called a “calf”, and this word comes from Old English. However, the animal is changed into “veal” after it is cooked.
Besides the word pig, which, like cow, has Old English origins (来源), the Anglo-Saxons used to use the word “swine” for these animals. Both became pork when the Normans ate their meat, though.
Chicken is one of several exceptions. While the Normans used the French word poulet for chicken meat, this became “pullet” in English. This word is only really used by chicken farmers. No one is quite sure why this happened! Here’s another exception, as fish is fish regardless of whether it’s swimming in a river or appearing on a dinner table. One possibility for why the French word poisson has never entered the English language is that it’s too close to “poison” — something no one wants to eat!
1. What purpose do questions in the first paragraph serve?A.To attract readers’ attention. | B.To encourage studies on food. |
C.To offer some background information. | D.To provide some advice for readers. |
A.The English who worked in farming came from France. |
B.French words for meat were much easier to remember. |
C.Normans brought their French language to England. |
D.French terms became popular among cooks worldwide. |
A.Beef. | B.Veal. | C.Swine. | D.Calf. |
A.There were already Old English words for fish in common use. |
B.English speakers found the word too similar to the word “poison”. |
C.The Normans did not eat fish as often as other meats. |
D.The French word was not introduced during the Norman invasion. |
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. |
A.Fellow workers. | B.Waitress and customer. | C.Husband and wife. |
A.Tired. | B.Uninterested. | C.Curious. |
4 . Do Lobsters Feel Pain?
The traditional method for cooking a lobster (龙虾) — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain.
The most humane tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device electrocutes a lobster, making it unconscious in less than half a second or killing it in 5 to 10 seconds.
Unfortunately, the CrustaStun is too expensive for most restaurants and people to afford. Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time it loses consciousness and dies.
A.This solution is not ideal |
B.And then, it can be cut apart or boiled |
C.Lobsters are popular food in many countries |
D.There is growing evidence that lobsters may feel pain |
E.Scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain |
F.Many restaurants choose more humane methods to cook it |
G.This cooking way is used to improve humans’ dining experience |
1. Who encouraged the man to learn cooking?
A.His grandmother. | B.His mother. | C.His teacher. |
A.6 hours. | B.8 hours. | C.10 hours. |
A.He made a meal. | B.He tasted some dishes. | C.He bought some foods. |
A.Tired. | B.Dissatisfied. | C.Happy. |
6 . Children like playing make-believe and enjoy inventing a variety of characters while immersed (沉浸) in imaginative play. Cooking games are a fantastic way to stimulate imaginative play. Children can act out real-life situations and behaviors through pretend play. There are various online cooking games for children as well. For children, they are more than just a fun pastime activity. They also provide a number of developmental and educational benefits.
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.
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 such as counting and adding. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions, teaching them to read, improving their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence.
Most cooking games offer an in-built social space. For example, playing multiplayer or two-player games allows children to interact with others, help each other, laugh together, solve problems in cooperation, and so on. This is especially convenient for timid or introverted kids who have difficulty reaching out to others in the real world. Online games can help these kids develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.
However, young children can have difficulty finding age-appropriate games, using trustworthy and safe platforms, or setting limits on their screen time. Therefore, as adults, we must prioritize the kids’ online safety and well-being by helping them select the appropriate games and get the most out of the free cooking games online.
1. What is the benefit of playing multiplayer or two-player cooking games?A.Children can communicate with others and learn to be cooperative. |
B.Children can learn how to cook together. |
C.Children can compete against each other and improve their skills. |
D.Children can learn how to use different kitchen tools. |
A.Adults should not let children play online games. |
B.Adults should help their children select the suitable games. |
C.Adults should help their children play online cooking games. |
D.Adults should not allow children to play creative games. |
A.Negative. | B.Neutral. | C.Favorable. | D.Indifferent. |
A.Virtual Cooking: A New Way to Avoid the Kitchen? |
B.The Benefits of Online Cooking Games for Children |
C.Cooking Games: A Waste of Time or a Tool for Building Life Skills? |
D.Online cooking: A Way to Improves Children’s Social Skills |
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Students into the Kitchen
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Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the
You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an
1. What is in the plastic bag?
A.The frying pan. | B.The cup. | C.The plate. |
A.Do the cooking. | B.Have some tea. | C.Wash some plates. |
1. How long should the potatoes he cooled?
A.For 5 minutes. | B.For 10 minutes. | C.For 15 minutes. |
A.Mix the ingredients. |
B.Boil the peas quickly. |
C.Put salad dressing in the bowl. |