Last night, Mum was cooking my favorite meal, which is chicken, sweetcorn and noodle soup. She asked if I would like to watch and help. I love cooking with Mum. Mum told me how important it is to eat healthy food that has been cooked at home.

Before I started, I tied my hair back and then washed my hands. First I sliced (切片) the vegetables, carrots, baby corn, onions and celery sticks. I had to be very careful when I used the knife because it is very sharp.

Mum put a big pot on the stove and added the vegetables. I am not allowed to turn on the stove (炉子). That is too dangerous for me. The soup must cook on a low heat for one hour.

Mum and I shredded (切成条状) the cooked chicken meat away from the bone (骨头). What a messy job! I threw the bones and skin (皮) in the bin then washed my hands. I used a large spoon to slowly put the chicken meal into the pot. Mum stood close and watched me.

We added the noodles to the pot last because noodles cook quickly. When the soup was almost ready, it smelled good.

I set the table with spoons and bowls ready for our delicious dinner. Our family like to eat dinner together. We turn off the TV, computers and radios. Then we can talk to each other. We talk about what we have done that day. My dad is funny; he tells jokes at meal times. My young brother and sister enjoyed my soup!

Soup is a quick and healthy meal, and very easy to make. I am learning about feeding my body correctly and learning the favourite family recipes (食谱) from Mum. Cooking is fun and Mum likes it when I help her cook.

I’m Susan and I’m a mother of two children. 【小题1】 In the morning, I get up at 6 o’clock and then I cook（烹饪） breakfast for them. 【小题2】 After that, I go to a clothes shop. Linda is in the dance club now and she needs a pair of beautiful shoes. 【小题3】 I buy vegetables, meat and fruit for dinner. In the afternoon, I make my home clean. 【小题4】 At 6:30, we have dinner. In the evening, we watch TV for one hour from 8:00 to 9:00. After they sleep, I take a shower and go to bed. 【小题5】 You see, a mother’s life is so busy.