The Cooking Challenge

B2 - Upper-Intermediate
Chapter 1 of 5

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Driven by a passion for culinary arts, Leo set out to master an authentic sauce. He sourced organic vine-ripened tomatoes.

📚 Vocabulary List for this Story

culinary

related to cooking or the kitchen

"Example of culinary"

intensifying

becoming stronger or more concentrated

"Example of intensifying"

consistency

the thickness or texture of a substance

"Example of consistency"

📝 Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What motivated Leo to master an authentic sauce?

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

How did Leo practice his knife skills?

Chapter 3: Chapter 3

What was the result of allowing the sauce to reduce?

Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Why did Leo perform several taste tests?

Chapter 5: Chapter 5

What did Leo realize was the 'secret ingredient' in cooking?

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