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This article recounts the author's first experience cooking pasta. Through vivid descriptions of the process, beginners can improve their English listening and reading skills while enjoying a fun story.

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Today, I attempted cooking for the first time. I wanted to make pasta. I had never cooked before, so I was both nervous and excited about the process. I carefully prepared all the ingredients and made sure I had everything ready before I started.

Firstly, I boiled the water. I watched it closely until it started bubbling, then I added the pasta and stirred it well to prevent it from sticking together. The smell of boiling water and pasta was surprisingly comforting.

After a little while, I poured some sauce over the cooked pasta. The color and aroma made it look so delicious. I felt a sense of accomplishment even before tasting it.

When I did taste it, I found it was a bit salty, but it still tasted good. My first cooking attempt was a success. I felt very proud of myself for trying something new and doing it well.

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  • proud

    adj

    1. having or displaying great dignity or nobility

    e.g. a gallant pageant
    lofty ships
    majestic cities
    proud alpine peaks

    Synonym: gallantloftymajestic

    2. feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth
    or being a reason for pride

    e.g. proud parents
    proud of his accomplishments
    a proud moment
    proud to serve his country
    a proud name
    proud princes

  • poured
  • attempted

    adj

    1. tried unsuccessfully

    e.g. attempted murder

  • boiled

    adj

    1. cooked in hot water

    Synonym: poachedstewed