It has been said that good cooking is an art form. The fact is that it’s much more than that. It’s a way to teach kids necessary skills in daily life. It invites kids to make connections to the outside world by asking, “Where does our food come from? ” and “What is the history of this recipe (食谱)?” And it lets them use what they are learning at school in their real life.
They also test the math skills of young cooks. Measuring ingredients (成分) is a common task in cooking or baking. Cooking also brings science ideas to life. It is a perfect chance for them to learn that oil and water don’t usually mix.
Besides the useful skills, cooking builds personality (个性). It encourages kids to work with others. It also encourages them to be open to foods they might not haven’t tried. Peter, 12, had never eaten broccoli before testing a recipe with broccoli (花菜) in it. His parents reported that he was so excited about this new ingredient that he cooked it for his family the next night.
Failures in cooking are as important as the successes, because they help kids to understand that. _______ When Helen, an 11-year-old girl, took her cake out of the oven, she was disappointed to find that it was flat as a board. But then she decided to work together with her father to find out what had gone wrong. Both of them kept trying many times until they managed to make the most delicious cake ever in the end.
Of course, the best part of cooking with kids is the wonderful memories you make together in the kitchen. This year, Tom and his family have already done a lot of holiday baking, such as their favorite chocolate-chip cookies. They both felt excited even though the kitchen was in a mess.
【小题1】Is cooking a way to teach kids necessary skills in daily life?【小题2】How did Peter feel about the new ingredient?
【小题3】Please complete the sentence in paragraph 4.
【小题4】Will you choose to make some cookies with your family like Tom? Why or why not?
