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"If the soup is too thick, add a little hot water to thin it down."

What does "thin it down" mean in the text?

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"You ---- wash your hands before you touch the food."

Which word completes the sentence?

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*"Making pasta is easy. Boil water in a large pot and add some salt. Put the pasta into the boiling water and cook it for eight minutes. Do not cook it for too long, or it will be too soft."*

What does the writer warn the reader about?

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"Put the jam into clean glass jars while it is still hot. Close the lids at once. In this way the jam does not go bad for months."

Why do we close the lids at once?

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"In our house we cook together at weekends. My father chops the vegetables, my mother prepares the sauce and I set the table. Cooking together is more fun than cooking alone."

What is the writer's job in the kitchen?

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"My grandmother never uses a measuring cup. She adds flour until the dough is soft enough. She says experience is more important than exact numbers in the kitchen."

What can we understand about the grandmother?

Read the instructions. “Whisk the eggs with milk. Fold in the flour gradually. Pour the mixture into a warm pan and turn it when bubbles appear.” What should the cook do after adding the flour?

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"A healthy breakfast gives you energy for the whole morning. Try to eat some protein, such as eggs or cheese. Do not drink tea with too much sugar. A glass of milk is a better choice."

What does the writer recommend for breakfast?

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"Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Soak it in warm salty water for twenty minutes. This step makes the grains separate after cooking."

Why do we soak the rice before cooking?