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After a difficult academic year, we all deserve a wonderful summer holiday, a time for relaxation and celebration. Of course, a big part of any celebration involves food. Many of my holidays, birthdays, days out and good memories are defined by the amazing food that was involved. The sunny weather and long days bring with it a whole selection of meals, recipes and snacks to be enjoyed.

The first thing that summer calls for is a barbecue. Although I don't have a barbecue at home, a portable barbecue will do the trick and this means that you can enjoy a slightly charred burger wherever you are. Picnics are also a must for summer and I often find they are the most fun when treated like a potluck, with each person bringing along their personal favourites. Cocktail sausages and mini scotch eggs are always my guilty pleasures. As someone from the Suffolk coast, fish and chips are essential. It truly feels like summer when I sit on the beach with chips wrapped in paper on my lap. The coast is the best place to get a seafood treat with fish being caught fresh daily. Besides, you can finish your day with a walk along the beach. Finally, we can't forget the drinks. Pimms in the sun, well balanced by lemonade and summer fruits, is always delicious. And I find that nothing reminds me more of post-exam celebrations than a pint in a beer garden.

The thing about summer food is that it often becomes food associated with summer memories. Picnics, barbecues, and fish and chips on the beach are more than just delicious meals-they are a way to socialise and have fun with friends and family. Part of the fun comes from lazing in the sun afterwards, swimming in the sea, and playing heartily, which is why our food memories are so powerful.

21. According to the author, what makes a picnic most enjoyable?

A. Gathering with friends.                               B. Sharing delicious foods.

C. Enjoying seafood treats.                              D. Introducing different recipes.

22. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “portable" in paragraph 2?

A. Multifunctional.                B. Automatic.                      C. Easy to carry.           D. Simple to operate.

23. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Foods: the trick for a celebration

B. My celebration of summer holidays

C. My summer memories on the beach

D. A taste of sun: foods for my summer

24. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text?

A. Travel and holiday.                                    B. Cuisine and life.

B. Sports and fitness.                                     D. Education and schooling.