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Chapter 6 Hobbies and Interests

Unit 6: Cooking

Cooking appetizing dishes is one of the skills people would like to learn. Do you like
preparing food as well? Share anything about your cooking experience and the food
you like preparing.

Answer A:
I always cook fried food. It’s the easiest type of cooking that I know. All you need is hot oil, the
main ingredient, and some seasoning. Usually, I fry eggs for breakfast. Since I live alone, I just
have limited time to cook a simple dish. I only need eggs, oil, salt and pepper. First, I heat oil in
the pan. Then, I break the eggs into the pan. I stir it a bit to make it fluffy. Sometimes, I add in
some milk to make it creamy. Then, I take the pan off the heat and season the eggs with salt and
pepper. I eat the dish with bread or rice. It only takes me a couple of minutes, so I don’t have to
skip breakfast. Such simple dish helps to save time, yet satisfies the tummy.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Give the type of food you cook.
[example: I always cook fried food.]

Give an example for that type of food.
[example: Usually, I fry eggs for breakfast.]

Share a short recipe of the food.
- Enumerate the ingredients.
[example: I only need eggs, oil, salt and pepper.]
- Give the procedure. Make sure to use transitions like ‘First’, ‘Then’, ‘Finally’, etc. for
a smoother flow.

Give the advantages or reasons why you always cook this type of food.
[example: Such simple dish helps to save time, yet satisfies the tummy.]

Vocabulary

fried food - food cooked in very hot oil
type of cooking - type of cuisine
seasoning - flavoring
stir - mix
fluffy - soft and light
creamy - soft, rich, and smooth
tummy - stomach

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