County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great<br />entertainment. One popular event is the pie eating contest. If you want to take<br />part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines. First, make<br />sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if<br />you have just finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going<br />to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more<br />easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning.<br />There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result<br />in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands. If your hands are tied<br />behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them. Now you are<br />ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object, of course, is to get to<br />the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to<br />start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to<br />focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the<br />cheers from the crowd spur you on. But do not look up. All you should think about<br />is eating that pie. County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They<br />offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie eating contest. If you<br />want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines.<br />First, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be<br />hard if you have just finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you<br />are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat<br />more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of<br />winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will<br />result in becoming disqualified. Don't just sit on your hands. If your hands are<br />tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them. Now you are<br />ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object, of course, is to get to the<br />bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at<br />the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goal to focus on.<br />Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Let the cheers from<br />the crowd spur you on. But do not look up. All you should think about is eating<br />that pie. Questions. What should a person do before entering a pie-eating<br />contest? Where is the person advised to put his hands during the contest?<br />What suggestion is offered for eating up the pie quickly?
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Choose the best answer
A . Wash his hands thoroughly.B . Practice eating pie quickly.C . Avoid eating much food.D . Prepare the right taste of pic
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Choose the best answer
A . On the table.B . Under the bottom.C . On his lap.D . Behind his back.
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Choose the best answer
A . Swallowing the pie with water.B . Holding the pie in the right position.C . Eating from the outside toward the middle.D . Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbour eats.
