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A cup of wild rice will produce around 3-4 cups of cooked rice. Many people prefer not to add salt when cooking wild rice. However, personally I always add a little salt to the rice to balance its taste. Wild rice takes longer time to cook than white rice, but it has many nutrients. Here are three main ways to cook wild rice. How to Cook Wild Rice in Saucepan? ●Take 2/3 cup of wild rice, take two and a half cups of water, and around 1/2 teaspoon salt or according to taste. ● Wash the wild rice three times with hot tap water and drain it properly. ● Take a saucepan and heat the rice, water and salt till it boils. ● Reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid. ● Let the mix simmer（文火炖）till the rice becomes tender（软的）, and has absorbed the water. The perfect time of cooking wild rice, till it becomes tender can be anywhere between half an hour to 45 minutes. How to Cook Wild Rice in Microwave? For this recipe, you will need three cups of water or vegetable soup for vegetarian recipes or chicken soup for non-vegetarian recipes, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and one cup of wild rice. ● Wash the rice properly and let it drain. ● Combine the water or soup with wild rice and mix salt in it. ● Microwave on high setting for 5 minutes. ● Then microwave the rice on medium or 50% power setting for half an hour. ● Let the rice stand for 15 minutes ● Drain the rice and it is ready to eat. How to Cook Wild Rice in Rice Cooker? To cook this recipe you will need 3and 1/2 cups of water or soup, one cup of wild rice, and teaspoon of salt. ● Wash the rice three times with hot water. ● Spray a little butter or olive oil on the rice cooker. ● Add water and salt into the cooker, mix them together and add rice. ● Cover the cooker for around 40 minutes or till the rice cooker switches off. ● Let it stand for 10-15 minutes and serve. 1. To cook wild rice in a saucepan, you should _____ . A . cook it as soft as you can B. let the mix simmer till it becomes very soft. C. pay special attention to the cooking time D. cook it without being covered till it becomes very soft 2. How long does it take to cook wild rice in a microwave? A. More than two hours . B. less than 40 minutes. C. About 30 minutes. D. About 50 minutes. 3. Which of the following is the right order when cooking wild rice in a rice cooker? a. add water and salt b. oil the cooker c. add rice d. wash the rice e. cover the cooker A. b-d-a-c-e B. b-d-c-a-e C. d-b-a-c-e D. d-b-c-a-e
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Our oldest daughter is having trouble letting go of an old red sofa. It’s not the sofa she’s having trouble letting go of as much as the memories. It was their first sofa. It has been loaded and unloaded onto moving trucks seven times. Three kids have eaten on it, dripped on it, and jumped on it. Yet she’s having a hard time letting go and asked if I thought that was strange. “Completely,” I said. “You get it from me.” When we were ready to get rid of our baby things, I sold our crib (婴儿床) at the neighborhood garage sale. I had pieces of it in the garage and the other pieces of it still in the house. A young woman said she wanted to buy it. My throat tightened and the tears began to well. She pulled out cash and I cheered up. But by the time I returned with the other pieces to the crib, I was all sobbing. “Have you considered that maybe you’re not ready to sell it?” the woman asked. “No-o-o-o,” I cried. “It’s fine, really,” I said. “Take it.” Our attachment to stuff grows in direct relationship to the amount of time it has sat in one place. The longer it sits, the harder it is to get rid of it. You think: “Hey, we’ve hung onto it this long – it must be valuable!” As though yellowing and a layer of dust increase value. People who find it extremely hard to part with things have been made into entertainment in a television show called Hoarders. If an episode (集) of that isn’t depressing enough for you, producers now offer Extreme Hoarders. Both of which are not to be outdone by Storage Wars, a show about aggressive people who bid on other people’s storage units. Let the sofa go, I told my daughter. It served its purpose. You can get a new one. Give the kids some crackers (饼干) and juice and it will be like the old one in six weeks. 4. What does the author mean by saying the underlined sentence “You get it from me”? A. “You can get mental support from me.” B. “You behave just the same way I do.” C. “You are asking the right person to help you.” D. “You can get another sofa from me.” 5. When the writer was selling the crib, _____. A. she showed a strong attachment to the old item B. she felt relieved that there was someone willing to buy it C. she couldn’t decide whether or not to sell it in the end D. she changed her mind in hopes of keeping it and increasing its value 6. The writer refers to the television shows to _____. A. prove that it’s depressing to get attached to old stuff B. explain what contributes to people’s attachment to old stuff C. show that people in TV shows live the same lives as ordinary people do D. prove that it’s actually common for people to find it hard to get rid of old stuff 7. Which opinion might the writer agree with according to the article? A. If you give away old stuff regularly, you are wasteful. B. Nothing is more valuable than your love for your old stuff. C. If the old stuff has done what it was supposed to, then let it go. D. The older your stuff is, the less trouble you have getting rid of it.
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There was a sweet smell of incense (香) in the air as the wellmuscled man moved his legs into a position well behind his head. It was something that the human body really should not be able to do. But what else would you expect at the First World Yoga Championships? On September 25, the world’s leading yoga experts arrived in the US to find out who was the best.But the real prize was to turn yoga into a proper Olympic event. “Yoga is a combination of bodybuilding, Miss World, Mr Universe and gymnastics,” said championship organizer Bikram Choudhury. “There are some 70 people from more than 20 countries competing in this event. Why not have yoga at the Olympics？” The public cannot decide whether or not Choudhury’s dream will come true. But he is right about one thing: yoga has become popular with young and old people all over the world. In the US alone, 15 million people practise yoga. Everyone is at it, including Madonna and Ricky Martin. Yoga started in India more than 5,000 years ago. The name means “to join together”．That is to bring the body and mind together into one pleasing experience. The whole system of yoga is built on three things：exercise, breathing and meditation (沉思)． The yoga that we know today is mostly physical yoga. It’s seen as a type of exercise，but is different from sports like football or running. When we do yoga，we move our body into positions that stretch the muscles and joints，making them stronger. One of the best things about yoga is the fact that everyone can do it. To women，it means a flat stomach，more shapely legs and a graceful body. To men，it is a way of becoming stronger and more athletic. There are also speciallydesigned yoga classes for pregnant women or children suffering from mental disabilities，such as autism (孤独症)．As for teenagers，meditation and simple breathing exercises can help them learn to calm down，relax and concentrate better. But teenagers under 16 are not supposed to do the body exercises as it could have a bad effect on their natural growth. 8. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? A．The performance of the sportsmen at the First World Yoga Championships. B．The unique setting where yoga is performed. C．Something sportsmen should not do in practising yoga. D．Basic skills that are required in performing yoga. 9. Why does the author mention Madonna and Ricky Martin in the fourth paragraph? A．To compare the differences between the young and the old. B．To emphasize the importance of practising yoga. C．To describe the extensive popularity of yoga in the US. D．To explain the strong influence of public figures in the US. 10. Which statement is NOT true about yoga? A．It is a type of exercise which benefits the body and mind. B．It makes muscles and joints stronger by stretching. C．It contains exercise, breathing and meditation. D．It is similar to the sports like football or running. 11. According to the passage，who does not need to pay special attention in practising yoga? A．Women to be mothers. B．Adult men. C．Teenagers under 16. D．Children with autism.
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Last night’s meteor(流星)shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothschild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead. “My family was so frustrated, ”admitted town resident Duane Cosby. “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.” Astronomers—scientists who study stars and planets—have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it. There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association.“100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.” Countless more animal casualties(伤亡)result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a person’s chances of getting cancer. Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night. 12. It happened last night that . A. the meteor watching ended up a social outing B. the meteors flew past before being noticed C. the city light show attracted many people D. the city’s lights affected the meteor watching 13. What do the astronomers complain about? A. Their eyesight is falling due to artificial lighting. B. Meteor showers occur less often than before. C. Their observation equipment is in poor repair. D. Light pollution has remained unsolved for years. 14. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4? A. Birds may take other migration paths. B. Animals’ living habits may change suddenly. C. Animals’ survival is threatened by outdoor lighting. D. Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced. 15. What message does the author most want to give us? A. Human activities should be environmentally friendly. B. New equipment should be introduced for space study. C. Saving wildlife is saving ourselves. D. Great efforts should be made to save energy.
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16 Scientists and experts have proved the uniqueness of finger-prints and discovered that no exactly similar pattern is passed on from parents to children, though nobody knows why this is the case. The ridge（隆起）structure on a person's fingers does not change with growth and is not affected by surface injuries. Burns, cuts and other damage to the outer part of the skin will be replaced in time by a new one, which bears a reproduction of the original pattern. 17 Some criminals make use of this fact to remove their own finger-prints but this is a dangerous and rare step to take. Finger-prints can be made very easily with printer’s ink. They can be recorded easily. 18 Because of the simplicity and economy of this system, finger-prints have often been used as a method of solving criminal case. A suspected man may deny a charge but this may be in vain. 19 . When a suspect leaves finger-prints behind at the scene of a crime, they are difficult to detect with the naked eye. 20 Some of the marks found are incomplete but identification is possible if a print of a quarter of an inch square can be obtained. A. Special techniques are used to “develop” them. B. A fingerprint is an impression of the ridge structure. C. It is only when the inner skin is injured that the arrangement will be destroyed. D. With special methods, identification can be achieved successfully within a short time. E. Some criminals may leave their fingerprints at the scene of a crime. F. His finger-prints can prove who he is even if his appearance has been changed by age or accident. G. Every human being has a unique arrangement of the skin on his fingers and this arrangement is unchangeable.
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It was the last day of school before the Christmas break. After school, I went to a fast-food restaurant Subway, where I occasionally liked to treat 41 (me) with some snacks when I didn’t bring home-made lunch. When I finished 42 (order) and was ready to pay, the young man in front of me had just paid. However, 43 I was about to give my ten-dollar bill to the cashier, the young man turned his head and said with a smile on his face, “I have paid 44 your order. Merry Christmas!” Then he walked toward a couple of friends 45 were waiting for him at the door. 46 (hear) his words, I was shocked. I heard of the kind behavior many times before, but it 47 (unexpected) happened to me today. So I immediately went up to him and thanked him for his 48 (kind). And he responded, “Christmas is around the corner. I always do this at this time of the year.” What he said 49 (inspire) me, and I was determined to do good deeds. For me, 50 (participate) in charity work might be a good way to spread my love.
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"Mum, you're always on the computer!" Laure complained． "No, I'm not." I 21 ． "Every day I come home from school you're working on the computer." "Well, at least I'm here 22 you!" My daughter was right. Day after day, in my home office, I would stare into space as my 23 typed out the thoughts of a speaker or research completed for an article. It seemed that my work as a writer and speaker 24 my fingers to the keyboard and my mind to valuable ideas. What Laure did not 25 was that during her day away, I'd also be doing a lot of housework. It was only around three in the afternoon that I'd 26 seat myself at my desk for a few 27 moments of deep thought. Then she'd come in from school． I was 28 of myself on being available to my children. After all, I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting. But Laure's observation 29 my heart. In her eyes, I must have been a mom who was 30 but unapproachable. I wouldn't make such an image before her. My relationship with my children is more 31 than any other work． "Laure," I called." come here a minute." She wandered to my doorway. I had decided to have her 32 me when I was too devoted to work. I wanted her to have the 33 to let me know when she thought I was cold． After I explained my 34 and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister, I offered Laure the following 35 ． "Whenever you feel I'm ignoring you or you need my 36 , I want you to 37 me, " I said，"just come up and give me a little hug, that'll be our signal that you 38 me." Years later we still have that 39 sign. I've become much more sensitive to my daughters' comings and goings. 40 she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason I work at home.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改。 Yesterday I stepped into a restaurant for lunch. As I was waiting my order to come, I noticed the old man in a wheelchair roll himself over to a table. No one and me seemed to notice him. I got up and go over to his table and asked if that I could get him something to drink. He smiled and said, "Thank you. You are generously. I'd like any orange juice, please." When I was getting ready to leave, I walked by the old man's table to saying goodbye. He thanked me again and told me I had made his days, coming over and helping him out. I gave him a hug and told him he had made my day, either.
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假设你是李蕾，你的英国网友Jack一周前给你发封电子邮件询问你暑假里的打算，但你因准备期末考未能及时回复。现在请你根据以下要点给他回封邮件： 1. 未及时回信的原因； 2. 你假期的打算(如做兼职、参观Disneyland或从事志愿者活动等)。 注意： 1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2. 词数100字左右， 文章的开头与结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。 Dear Jack， Thank you for your last letter. You asked me about my plan for the coming summer vacation… ….... These are my plans for the summer vacation. What’s yours? I am looking forward to your earliest reply. Best wishes！ Yours, Li lei
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