Food and Cooking
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So, food and cooking, huh? They’re really important in our lives, don’t you think? We all need food to live, and the cooking part, well, that’s how we make the food taste delicious. There’s such a big variety of food out there. Some of us prefer fruits and veggies, while others are more into meat and fish. And tastes, they vary a lot too! Some food is sweet, like cake and ice cream, and some packs a punch with spice, like chili and curry. Cooking is really all about preparing food. We can do things like baking bread in an oven, frying eggs on a stove, or tossing up a salad with fresh veggies. Around the world, different folks cook different things. In Italy, they love their pasta and pizza. In China, it’s all about rice and dumplings. And in Mexico, tacos and enchiladas are a big hit. The cool thing about cooking is, we get to be creative and try out new recipes. It’s a blast to cook and even more fun to eat what we’ve whipped up! So, whether you’re making something at home or dining out, remember to enjoy your food and always be open to trying something new.
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- According to the passage, what does cooking allow people to be?
- A. Stressed
- B. Creative
- C. Reckless
- D. Reserved
- What is the main purpose of cooking as stated in the passage?
- A. To make food last longer
- B. To make food taste delicious
- C. To gain popularity
- D. To show off one’s skills
- In China, what type of food is popular according to the passage?
- A. Tacos and enchiladas
- B. Bread and salad
- C. Rice and dumplings
- D. Pasta and pizza
Match the Definition with the Word
- A mixture of various ingredients, often including vegetables and dressing, usually consumed raw.
- A. Salad
- B. Curry
- C. Enchilada
- D. Dumplings
- The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
- A. Taste
- B. Recipe
- C. Spice
- D. Variety
- To put food through a process of preparation by applying heat.
- A. Tossing
- B. Baking
- C. Frying
- D. Cooking
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Multiple Choice Questions
- B. Creative
- B. To make food taste delicious
- C. Rice and dumplings
Match the Definition with the Word
- A. Salad
- A. Taste
- D. Cooking
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