4 . How many cups of soy sauce will the speakers put?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

7 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．Where to have dinner.

B．How to cook beef.

C．When to invite Martin.

8 . 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.

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Some people think that porridge (粥) is not tasty. But for me, porridge is delicious. It can be a     1     (convenience) and very healthy way to start a day.

Porridge is a kind of food     2     (serve) for breakfast. It is usually a type of grain, like maize or oat, mixed     3     either milk or water. It is soft and sticky — thicker than liquid, but not solid. Porridge is very easy to digest, so it’s very good for people     4     are ill.

Porridge preparation — the amount of ingredient and cooking time —     5     (depend) on what you choose to use as your porridge base. If I’m cooking for     6     (I), I put some rolled oats in a pan, add some water and milk, and then let the mixture boil. I stir the porridge     7     (constant).

Once it     8     (cook), the fun part is adding the flavors. Porridge alone doesn’t have     9     very strong flavor. Although some people think this makes porridge boring, I think that’s what makes porridge exciting! It is like a blank piece of paper — you can add almost anything you want to the porridge base. Seeds, nuts and dried fruits are very good     10    (choice) to add and can give you energy for the day.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man worried about?

A．His friend’s visit.

B．Loss of his friend.

C．His poor cooking.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A．Download an app.

B．Cook unique cuisines.

C．Go out with his friend.