Making dinner
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小美想学做饭，所以请妈妈教她。Xiaomei wanted to learn how to cook, so she asked mom to teach her.妈妈说：今天我们做西红柿鸡蛋面。Mom said: Today we will make tomato egg noodles.
首先，要把西红柿洗干净，然后切成小块。First, wash the tomatoes clean, then cut them into small pieces.接着，把鸡蛋打在碗里，加一点盐。Next, crack the eggs into a bowl and add a little salt.小美按照妈妈的方法，一步一步地做。Xiaomei followed mom's method and did it step by step.
最后，香喷喷的面条做好了！Finally, the delicious noodles were ready!小美很开心，因为她学会了做饭！Xiaomei was very happy because she learned how to cook!
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