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Cooking for Friends

B1 Food and Cooking

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James

Emma

Download PDF Last weekend, I invited some friends over for dinner. I wanted to cook something special, so I decided to make pasta. I went to the market early in the morning to buy fresh ingredients. I picked up tomatoes, basil, garlic, and cheese. When my friends arrived, the kitchen smelled amazing. I started by making the sauce. I sautéed garlic in olive oil, then added chopped tomatoes and basil. It simmered for about twenty minutes. Meanwhile, I boiled the pasta. When everything was ready, I served the pasta with the sauce on top. My friends loved the meal and complimented my cooking skills. We enjoyed our dinner with some bread and a refreshing salad. After the meal, we had dessert: chocolate cake. We spent the rest of the evening chatting and playing games. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter and good food.

Comprehension Questions

1. What did the author cook for dinner?

2. What ingredients did the author buy?

3. How long did the sauce simmer?

4. What did they have with the pasta?

5. What dessert did they enjoy?