N4daily life1 min read

(あたら)しい趣味(しゅみ)

A New Hobby

最近(さいきん)(わたし)料理(りょうり)(はじ)めました。(いま)までは外食(がいしょく)ばかりでしたが、自分(じぶん)(つく)ると(やす)くて健康(けんこう)(てき)だからです。週末(しゅうまつ)にはスーパーへ()って、新鮮(しんせん)野菜(やさい)()います。

昨日はカレーを作りました。少し失敗しましたが、とても美味しかったです。来週はもっと難しい料理(りょうり)挑戦(ちょうせん)したいと(おも)っています。

Translation

Recently, I started cooking. Until now, I only ate out, but cooking for myself is cheaper and healthier. On weekends, I go to the supermarket to buy fresh vegetables. Yesterday, I made curry. I failed a little, but it was very delicious. Next week, I want to try a more difficult dish.

Comprehension

Why did the author start cooking?

  • Because they have a lot of free time
  • Because it is cheap and healthy
  • Because they want to be a chef
  • Because they dislike restaurants

The text states that cooking for oneself is cheaper and healthier than eating out.

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