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厨房英语8

Dialog for Carrots vegetable chef: Wash the carrots carefully. commis cook: And peel them? vegetable chef: Yes. Cut the carrots into batons (1) . commis cook: Shall I boil the carrots in salted water (2) ? vegetable chef: Yes. Remember to serve the c

厨房英语6

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厨房英语5

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厨房英语3

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