All the students in Hongxing Middle School were excited.A new after-school cooking class started last month.
    Get Ready for the Class
    Ms.Lin and Ms.Yan are the teachers of this class.Their first cooking class was only for boys.They didn't want the boys to think that cooking was just for girls.Boys also need to learn to cook.Before the class，the teachers got cookers ready and the students got food ingredients（原料） ready.
    Students Love to Cook
    Both of the teachers said the class was interesting and relaxing.The boys and girls love to cook."They don't want it to stop，"Ms.Yan said.
    Thirteen-year-old Jerry is one of the boys.He said，"I hope we can have a cooking class every day."In class，the students learnt to make healthy meals.This week，they made vegetable soup in the dining hall.They enjoyed the soup with the teachers happily.They all thought it was delicious.
    Parents Thank the School
    A mother said the class was interesting and meaningful（有意義的）."My boy didn't cook at home before.But now he can not only wash and cut vegetables，but also cook meals after having the cooking class.He helps me cook at home on weekends，and most importantly，he feels happy about it.Thank you!"

（1）When did the cooking class start？

Last month.

Last month.

（2）Why was the teachers' first cooking class only for boys？

Because they didn't want the boys to think that cooking was just for girls.

Because they didn't want the boys to think that cooking was just for girls.

（3）How old is Jerry？

13.

13.

（4）Where did the students make vegetable soup this week？

In the dining hall.

In the dining hall.

（5）How did parents think of the class？

Interesting and meaningful.

Interesting and meaningful.