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浙江省丽水市青田县2024年中考一模英语试题
The Best Beef Stew Ingredients: ·salt and pepper to taste ·water ·3 teaspoons olive oil ·2 pounds of potatoes ·1 cup flour ·3 celery ribs ·2 pounds of beef ·3 sliced carrots ·1 cup low-fat beef broth ·2 pounds of onions Preparation: 1. Heat olive oil in a big pot. Put flour(面粉), salt, and pepper on a plate. Cover half of the beef with the flour. 2. Cook the coated beef in the pot over medium—high heat for about 6 minutes until brown. Keep aside once browned. Repeat with the rest of the beef. 3. Pour in the beef broth(牛肉汁)and put all the beef back in the pot. Add enough water to cover the meat. Boil, then reduce to simmer(文火炖). Cook until beef is soft, around 1 hour. 4. Add vegetables and simmer until beef and vegetables are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Amount: For 6 people *You can simmer the stew in a slow cooker on high for 4 hours. You will still need to brown the beef as directed above. |
On Nov 9, 2023, the panda parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian came back to China from the US with their child Xiao Qi Ji. The panda couple started to live in the Smithsonian's National Zoo (史密森学会国家动物园) in 2000. Let's take a look at them!
Mei Xiang | Hi! I'm Mei Xiang, a panda mother. My birthday is on July 22, 1998, so I'm 26 years old now. I love to eat bamboo and enjoy playing and climbing in my panda habitat (栖息地). |
Tian Tian | I'm Tian Tian, Mei Xiang's partner. We were both born in China and traveled to Washington DC, in the US on Dec 6, 2000. I am also a symbol of friendship and kindness. My birthday is on Aug 27, 1997. |
Xiao Qi Ji | I'm Xiao Qi Ji, the youngest child of our family. I was born in the US on Aug 21, 2020. I love my name because it's the one that got the most votes (投票) from people online. It means "Little Miracle (奇迹)" in English! |
Bigfoot Adventure(冒险) Enjoy a four-day trip along the Rushwater River. See where Bigfoot may look for food. Find Bigfoot's footprints. Maybe even see Bigfoot yourself. We provide tents and food. Bring strong boots (靴子)and raincoats. $570 for each person Phone:360-555-8899 E-mail: info@rushwatertours. com | Bigfoot River Safari Take a six-day boat trip along the Rushwater River. Stop at some places where Bigfoot might catch fish. Enjoy comfortable two-person or tree-person cabins(船舱)on the boat. You must be able to swim. $630 for each person Phone:360-555-1002 E-mail: reservations@bigfootrs. com |
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