Many of us put real effort in when we cook for others but when we are alone, we reach for the takeaway menu. Somehow it just doesn’t seem worth bothering if no one else is going to eat it.
That’s the attitude Signe Johansen wants to change and it’s the inspiration behind her new book Solo: The Joy of Cooking for One.
“Cooking for yourself is an acceptance of your self-worth, ” Signe says. “I think it’s important that you recognize your worth all the time, not just if you live alone, but on the weekend if your partner is away or whatever. If you take the time to look after yourself, you are essentially saying you are worth the effort. ”
With nearly a third of UK households containing just one person, Signe believes it’s time to overturn the idea for solo dining. “When I’ve told people I’m writing a book on solo cooking, they’ve interpreted it as recipes for sad people, ”she says. “But for me , and for many, some of the happiest times I’ve had cooking have been when I’ve been by myself.”
Food has always been a big part of Signe’s life. Growing up in Norway, much of her childhood was spent on her grandparents’ farm, picking produce and learning to cook, before going on to study at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London.
But it’s the recent trend for self-sufficiency that motivates her to champion the idea of enjoying a more selfish approach to food preparation. “You can just make whatever you want, which is really liberating.” Besides, cooking for yourself is one of the fundamental things we should start with in life.
1.What attitude does Signe want to change in her new book?
A.Cooking only for others. B.Being selfish in the kitchen.
C.Willingness to cook when alone. D.Hesitation to order takeout food.
2.How do British people find solo dining in a traditional way?
A.It offers a way of self-care. B.It communicates a sense of joy.
C.It means recognition of self-worth. D.It indicates a feeling of unhappiness.
3.According to Signe, which of the following benefits does solo cooking include?
A.No food going to waste. B.Sadness coming to an end.
C.Enjoying the sense of freedom. D.Cooking meals with separate tastes.
4.Who would like Signe’s new book most?
A.A hostess. B.A single lady.
C.A housekeeper. D.A travelling salesperson.
Osaka, Japan — Defending champions China lifted the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup trophy（奖品）with perfect 11 straight wins after easing past Argentina 3-0 here on Sunday. With their eleventh win at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup, China won the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.
This year, the World Cup has been played across different cities, and Team China had training sessions even on traveling days when some participating teams chose to rest up after a tiring flight. “Coach Lang focuses on details of the technique in the training sessions, and I feel our team has become more balanced.” Captain Zhu Ting said. This firm approach explains how China managed to turn the table against the United States at the World Cup. Never giving up, especially in adversity, that’s what the spirit of Chinese women’s volleyball means.
When the team struggled, Zhu was always there, doing whatever was needed to carry the team forward. That’s why she has become a national volleyball icon, just like “Iron Hammer” Lang. As for Lang, she took over the flag from her former coach Yuan Weimin, who was behind China’s rise in the beginning. From coach Yuan to coach Lang, and spiker（主攻手）Lang to spiker Zhu, the flag bearers may have changed over time, but the craving for championships and the steely desire and determination remain the same.
Volleyball is a team sport and behind the on-court team. There is always a supportive coaching team and staff. Lai was one of the members. Shouldering responsibilities as both vice director of China’s Volleyball Management Center and as assistant coach. Apart from coordinating between coaches and players, Chinese coaches and foreign coaches and sometimes within Chinese coaches, she also has to do chores. During Rio 2016, assistant coach Yuan Lingxi headed for the arena（竞技场）at 6 am every day to film the matches and would return to the Olympic Village at 2 am when he would start analyzing China’s opponents and file reports. There are many Lais and Yuans that are not known by the public, but who remain indispensable for the team to overcome difficulties and reach their peak.
1.What does the underlined word “lifted” probably mean in paragraph 1?
A.Raised. B.Won.
C.Beat. D.Expected.
2.What does the spirit of Chinese women’s volleyball mean according to paragraph 2?
A.Being a special team. B.Sticking to the end.
C.Winning every game. D.Training hard every day.
3.Why does Zhu Ting become a national volleyball icon?
A.She wins many awards in the World Cup.
B.She keeps strong desire and determination.
C.She takes lots of training after the tiring fight.
D.She does almost everything to help the team forward.
4.What does the author intend to convey in the last paragraph?
A.Hard work is vital in volleyball matches.
B.The coach has a great influence on players.
C.The staff behind the on-court team is also important.
D.Understanding opponents is necessary to win the game.
Bus Tours in Washington DC
The Lights Night Tour in Washington DC
Duration: 3 hours $56.33
Highest-rated Night Tour in DC! The ONLY DC Night Tour where the Tour Guides HOP OFF with you at each stop and tell you about each monument and attraction. Hop aboard the The Lights Night Tour! The best time to take a tour of Washington DC is at night.
Best Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Tour from Washington DC
Duration: 6 hours $78.96
See Arlington Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate on this small group bus tour from Washington DC. Your tour guide will accompany you through Mount Vernon, telling you about all of the attractions there and the history of George Washington’s home on the Potomac River.
The Best Minibus Tour in Washington DC
Duration: 3 hours $46.92
See all the key attractions DC has to offer in a 3-hour format. You will learn all about the history and trivia that surrounds Washington and visit the major monuments and attractions DC has to offer.
Please Note: Rates for this tour vary by day of the week. When you choose your specific date on the availability calendar, the rates for that date will be displayed.
The Blossoms Tour in Washington DC
Duration: 3 hours $56.99
BEST WAY to Experience the Cherry Blossoms! Each year from mid March to mid April, see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC and get great photos because you’ll be led to all the best spots by the best guides. The annual spring bloom in DC is a magical time and this tour promises to provide the very best tour opportunity for you!
1.Which tour would provide you with a sightseeing boat?
A.The Blossoms Tour.
B.The Lights Night Tour.
C.The Best Minibus Tour.
D.Best Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Tour.
2.What is special about The Best Minibus Tour?
A.Its price is not fixed.
B.The best time to take it is at night.
C.The tour guide accompanies you.
D.You can get great photos of cherry.
3.Which date suits The Blossoms Tour most?
A.July 4.
B.August 15.
C.March 27.
D.October 8.
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A woman who had a stroke (中风) while on a Face Time video call with her sister, said the technology saved her life. Esmee Russell, head of the Stroke Association, said, “A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. That’s why it’s so important that people know how to act fast: it could save a life.” Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of thy brain is cut off by a clot (凝块), or damaged by bleeding that causes brain cells in the affected area to die.
Opokua Kwapong, who lives alone in New York, was on a call with her sister, Adumea Sapong, in Manchester, when Mrs Sapong noticed that her elder sister “didn’t look right”. And she also noticed her sister’s voice was slurred (口齿不清). Ms Kwapong said she had not realised how serious the situation was.
The 58-year-old Kwapong had woken from an afternoon sleep when Mrs Sapong called her on Face Time. Ms Kwapong said “My sister looked at me and said she could see that my face didn’t look right. She also said that I was slurring my words, but I thought she was making a fuss (大惊小怪) and I didn’t believe her.”
Mrs Sapong said When I called Kwapong, she said that shed not been feeling well and had been feeling tired and was also having some difficulty walking. I said, ‘Perhaps you need to take some medicine.’ She tried to pick up a glass of water and wasn’t able to. Then I noticed on the Face Time video call that her face was drooping. I told her she needed to hang up and immediately see a doctor. She thought I was making a fuss so I then called one of my other sisters, who is a doctor, and she could hear her speaking and could also tell that her speech was slurred. We both told her to call for help at once.”
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Are you interested in the popular shopping culture--Singles Day? I’d like to inform you 1. some information about it.
There are 2. (vary) theories about the origin of Singles Day in China. One of the popular theories is 3. Singles Day originated from campus culture. In 1993, four senior students at Nanjing University came up with the idea of organizing activities on Nov 11 as a day for single people. Gradually 4. (accept) by society, this festival attracts more and more people. With the spread of media and online culture, Singles Day is now hugely popular.
At present, Nov 11 is a shopping carnival. “Double 11” with the purpose of the online promotion 5. (hold) by Taobao (Tmall) on Nov 11, 2009. With the popularity of online shopping, the turnover (营业额) of “Double11” Shopping Festival reached 213.5 billion in 2018, rising 6. (steady), which is a delight to sellers.
When shopping day meets Singles Day, what will people do? Perhaps, this special day makes no 7. (different) to those who are in their 8. (forty) or older ages, but young people are loyal consumers who will take risks of 9. (run) out of their money to purchase. It is the young consumers 10. have strong desire to buy that day. They like the discounts of the goods.
