1 . Cooking Travel Tours in Italy

Many Italian culinary (烹饪) schools offer food-related tours that give you hands-on experience with food preparation, as well as a close-up view of traditional Italian cuisine.

Organic Tuscany

Organic Tuscany focuses on vegetarian cuisine and organic ingredients. Guests stay in a 19th-century castle surrounded by grape and olive orchards in Certaldo, and courses are taught by experienced local cooks. Their five-day courses are limited to nine participants, and they break up daily cooking classes with hikes, tours of Siena and Florence, meals at local restaurants and trips to nearby farms and vineyards.

Capezzana

Located within an hour of Siena, Capezzana offers an authentic experience into Italian food and wine. Guests stay in country farmhouses near Mount Albano. The school has its own olive oil and wine production facilities (场所) where guests can view the process from start to finish. Capezzana offers a one-day course where students tour the facilities and learn to make a meal. There is also a five-day course including trips to local markets, classes on wines, olive oil and bread-making.

DivinaCucina

DivinaCucina is an internationally known Italian cooking school located in the heart of Tuscany. Guests stay in nearby apartments, and the school offers two one-day courses and tours. The Monday tour centers around the historic San Lorenzo market, and the Wednesday tour includes a visit to the weekly market in Chianti followed by a hands-on cooking class. A five-day course includes daily cooking lessons and tours to surrounding towns and farms, focusing on sources of local meat, wine and produce.

The Awaiting Table

While most cooking tours are centered in scenic Tuscany, the Awaiting Table is located in the pretty town of Lecce. The Awaiting Table offers not only authentic local recipes, but also an enthusiastic introduction to the “Italian” experience. Guests meet the vendors (商贩) at the local markets, participate in daily cooking lessons and even learn some practical Italian. Each day of the week-long course focuses on one type of food, with an educational field trip before the lesson. One-day tours and lessons are also available, as well as lessons specializing in olives.

1. What do we know about Organic Tuscany?

A．It appeals to those vegetable lovers.

B．It offers cooking classes only for beginners.

C．It doesn’t provide good accommodation to guests.

D．It doesn’t give guests the chance to go sightseeing.

2. Which school appeals to students interested in wine making?

A．Organic Tuscany.	B．Capezzana.
C．DivinaCucina.	D．The Awaiting Table.

3. For a lady looking for a seven-day cooking course, she could choose _________.

A．Organic Tuscany.	B．Capezzana.
C．DivinaCucina.	D．The Awaiting Table.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Mark get news now?

A．From newspapers.

B．From magazines.

C．From news sites.

2. Where is the vending machine that bakes a pizza in three minutes?

A．In Italy.

B．In the US.

C．In Britain.

3. How much do the pizzas made by the vending machine cost?

A．Less than $5.

B．More than $7.

C．Between $5 and $7.

4. What is the advantage of the vending machine?

A．It offers 24-hour service.

B．It is very cheap.

C．It makes tasty pizzas.

3 . 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.

2. How do the adults ensure children’s online safety and well-being?

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.

3. What’s the author’s attitude toward online cooking games?

A．Negative.

B．Neutral.

C．Favorable.

D．Indifferent.

4. Which of the following titles fits best?

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

4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Boiled chicken rice     1     (cook) with chicken oil and dip make up the simple and delicious Hainanese chicken rice. More than a century ago, large numbers of Hainan people spread across Southeast Asia, taking with     2     (they) the native dish Hainanese chicken rice. As time went by, Hainanese chicken rice     3     (gradual) became a popular dish in Southeast Asian countries.

    4     (Locate) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, the Andrew Wong Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant is quite popular among the locals. Andrew Wong Hin Hau, the owner,     5     ancestral home is in Qionghai, Hainan province, has been cooking Hainanese chicken rice since 2003. He says the most important thing for cooking

Hainanese chicken rice is     6     (choose) good quality chicken, use Thai fragrant rice, and make the dipping sauce thick.

Welcomed by the diners, Wong’s restaurant sells about 180 servings of Hainanese chicken rice per day. Scott Chong, from China’s Guangdong province, is     7     regular customer. “The taste is good, especially the chicken, which is tender, and the rice is fragrant,” he says.

Hainanese chicken rice not only     8     (satisfy) the diners, but also embodies the taste of home for overseas Chinese from Hainan. It is a vivid reflection of the cultural exchange between people in countries involved     9     the Belt and Road Initiative(倡议), from history to     10     (real).

5 . 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.

2. Why are French terms for meat used in modern English cuisine?

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.

3. Which word from Old English is used to refer to a young cow?

A．Beef.

B．Veal.

C．Swine.

D．Calf.

4. Why is the French word for fish avoided in English?

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.

6 . 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. Can you remember your first time of cooking? Perhaps it’s making dumplings with your grandma, cooking scrambled eggs with tomatoes alone, or helping your family to prepare a large meal during festivals.

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 troubles you when focusing your attention on cooking. There is no time for your mind to wander. It is common that we may come across something unexpected which is a burden to 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 center 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 not feel lonely any more.

E．Everybody likes tasty foods.

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

G．While cooking, you are in control of everything.

7 . Lilly and Audrey are younger than most cookbook authors. But they have been developing their kitchen skills for more than half their lives. When they had just learned to walk, they loved to hang out in the kitchen while their parents cooked dinner. At age 5, they made their first dish without help: pumpkin muffins.

Audrey can still remember the way the muffins rose in the oven (烤箱), the painful wait for them to cool and the sweetness of the fresh-made treats. “It was super exciting to make something so delicious almost all on our own,” she says.

Their parents are not very skilled at cooking, so Lilly and Audrey turned to other people for cooking advice. Auspiciously, they live in Sonoma, California, an area that is known for its farms and restaurants. One local cook gave the twins (双胞胎) lessons on cooking techniques, such as how to use knives; those classes taught Lilly and Audrey how to use kitchen tools safely.

In 2009, they started a blog (博客), on which they share photos and recipes (菜谱) they have created. Though the twins love creating sweet foods such as muffins, they also think about healthy food. They hope their cookbook will encourage kids to make better food choices by making them more knowledgeable.

“Knowing more about your food and where it comes from certainly causes you to know more about what you eat and to put the best food in your body,” Lilly says. That has been true for her. Lilly used to avoid eggplant at all costs, until one day she tried cooking it for herself. Now it’s one of her favorite vegetables. “If you make something yourself and give it a try, you’ll probably like it,” she says.

1. Lilly and Audrey’s first dish________.

A．was a great success

B．was made when they were ten

C．was an unpleasant experience

D．was made with their parents’ help

2. The underlined word “Auspiciously” in Para-graph 3 can be replaced by“ ______”.

A．Finally

B．Luckily

C．Strangely

D．Suddenly

3. Lilly’s change is mentioned mainly to show _______.

A．we should try new things

B．eggplant is good for our health

C．she didn’t like eggplant in the past

D．learning more about food does us good

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Healthy eating	B．The twin cooks
C．Pumpkin muffins	D．A popular cookbook

8 . Fruits and vegetables bring some pretty attractive benefits to our human bodies. Evidence shows that, when consumed daily, they can help reduce the risk of diseases, including heart disease and some cancers. There’s also some research to suggest they may protect against type-2 diabetes.     1    

While most fruits come ready to eat, vegetables usually get some sort of cooking before they reach your plate.     2     So, if you’re going to cook the vegetable, what’s the most nutritious way to do it?

One Chinese study compared the effects of five cooking methods on the nutrient levels in broccoli. The researchers found that, except for steaming, all cooking methods led to significant losses of vitamin C.

    3     Spanish researchers tested the effects of different cooking methods on 20 types of vegetables. While there were variations according to the type of vegetables, overall, results showed that putting the vegetables in water led to the greatest nutrient losses. That is to say, boiling isn’t the best bet if you want to preserve those precious nutrients.

As ever, there are a few exceptions.     4     One study found that cooking tomatoes for 30 minutes increased lycopene levels by 35%.

A 2017 study also found that frozen vegetables preserved more nutrients than fresh ones that had been kept in the fridge for five days.     5     If you’re not eating them within a couple of days, adding frozen products to your shopping list could serve you well.

A．So, how you store vegetables counts, too.

B．This matters, because cooking affects nutrient levels.

C．According to this, we should find out the best cooking method.

D．Some nutrients tend to be more available when boiled for a longer period.

E．However, the way you prepare your vegetables actually affects the benefits.

F．Other studies have investigated the impact of cooking on a broader range of vegetables.

G．However, evidence showed that some fresh vegetables can be preserved for a longer time.

9 . On September 1, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. Many areas were left without power or water. As soon as the storm passed, a team of cooks and other volunteers sprang into action: They set up makeshift (临时替代的) kitchens. Leading the charge was José Andrés, who owns popular restaurants in the United States. He’s also the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), which cooks meals for people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies (突发事件). “We will make it to everyone who needs food,” Andrés said. At press time, WCK had served about 300,000 meals there.

WCK began its work in 2016, when Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti. It left many people without food. Usually, after an emergency, governments give out prepackaged meals, but some of the food isn’t very healthy. Andrés thought he could do better. The food served by WCK is fresh and healthy. When possible, it adds in local ingredients (原料), which suit the tastes of the area.

WCK cooks have shortcuts to cooking lots of food quickly. Andrés grew up in Spain, where cooks use massive pans (巨大的锅) to make a rice dish called paella. He realized paella pans could be used for all kinds of food. Now WCK cooks use them for everything and they can cook for 500 people at a time this way.

WCK has about 25 staff members. But much of its work is done by volunteers. Twenty thousand volunteers served almost 4 million meals after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, in 2017. Andrés said a 10-year-old girl there named Lola ran a whole part of the kitchen on her own, and he thought she was a heroine.

In Haiti, it’s common for school meals to be cooked indoors over open fires. This can be dangerous. WCK wants to help. The group has built or repaired more than 140 schools in Haiti. In many of them, it has fitted gas stoves (煤气灶) and water lines. Together, this has made schools cleaner and safer for more than 65,000 people.

1. Why did Andrés start WCK?

A．To comfort the injured people.	B．To rebuild popular restaurants.
C．To provide meals for those in need.	D．To teach people how to survive a natural disaster.

2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．What WCK is.	B．How WCK started.
C．What WCK’s food is like.	D．Where WCK’s food is from.

3. What does the underlined word “shortcuts” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Basic rules.	B．Strange suggestions.
C．Abilities to compete.	D．Ways of saving time.

4. What can be learned about WCK?

A．It prefers children volunteers.	B．It brings cooks a good return.
C．It employs good Spanish-style cooks.	D．It depends greatly on voluntary helpers.

5. What does WCK bring to Haiti?

A．Clean and safe cooking.	B．Prepackaged meals.
C．Highly-competitive schools.	D．Professional and easy-going cooks.

10 . 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

For Kezia Whitaker, cooking has always been a big part of her life. She spent her childhood in the kitchen with her mum, learning about the flavors and skills needed to make an amazing meal. So far Kezia     1    (become) the first winner of the BBC cooking competition Young Master Chef. She cooked Jamaican and other Caribbean-style dishes, which     2    (describe) as “sunshine on a plate”. Whittaker loves to share her passion with friends online, showing young people     3     interesting cooking is. “I’m so addicted     4     cooking,” she said. “Anything food related, I’m running towards it.”