料理を作る楽しみ
The Joy of Cooking
皆さんは自分で料理をしますか。外食は便利ですが、たまには自分で料理を作るのも楽しいものです。自分で作ると、味の濃さを変えたり、好きな野菜をたくさん入れたりすることができます。
料理は、ただお腹を満たすだけのものではありません。材料を切ったり、火を使ったりする時間は、仕事や勉強のストレスを忘れるのに役立ちます。料理ができあがった時の達成感は、何にも代えられません。
最近は、インターネットで簡単にレシピを探すことができます。料理が苦手な人も、まずは簡単なものから挑戦してみてはいかがでしょうか。自分で作った料理は、きっといつもより美味しく感じるはずです。
Translation
Do you cook for yourself? Eating out is convenient, but sometimes it is fun to cook your own meals. When you make it yourself, you can change the strength of the flavor or put in plenty of your favorite vegetables. Cooking is not just about filling your stomach. The time spent cutting ingredients and using heat helps you forget the stress of work and study. The sense of accomplishment when the dish is finished is irreplaceable. Recently, you can easily find recipes on the internet. Even if you are not good at cooking, why not try starting with something simple? Food you made yourself will surely taste better than usual.
Comprehension
What is one benefit of cooking mentioned in the text?
- It is faster than eating out.
- ✓ It helps relieve stress.
- It is always cheaper than restaurants.
- It is the only way to get enough vegetables.
The passage explicitly says that the time spent cooking helps you forget the stress of work and study.