It’s easy to fail a driving test if you really try. First, park your car so close to the next car that examiner cannot get into your car to begin the test. It also helps to have your two front wheels far up on the curb-blocking the sidewalk if possible. Second, back out of the parking space really fast. After that, try to hit something such as another car. Don’t stop or even slow down at stop signs, but speed up to get through intersections quickly? Fifth, try to make your tires squeal while turning corner. Next, look for an opportunity to turn the wrong way on a one-way street. Entering a freeway in the wrong direction will cause you to fail immediately. Finally, don’t stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, but use your horn to frighten them out of your way. Just one of these techniques will probably get you an F on a driving test, and two or more certainly.

Here’s how to make a delicious apple pie for your family. First, peel 6 apples and cut them into slices. Don’t make he slice too thin or too thick. Don’t use apples that are sweet or soft. Second, mix the apples with 1 cup of sugar and ½ teaspoon of spice. You can use cinnamon or nutmeg as a spice. Next, sift 2 cups of flour and ½ teaspoon of salt into a large bowl. Then cut ¾ cup of shortening into the flour with two knives. Sprinkle ¼ cup of ice-cold water over the dough, and mix it in with a fork. Then shape half of the dough into a ball, and flatten it. Next, roll out the flattened ball into a circle, but don’t roll it out too thinly. After that, lay he rolled-out crust into a pie pan carefully. Then put the apples into the pie pan and dot them with 2 tablespoon of butter. Next, roll out the other haft of the dough into a circle, and put it on top of the pie. Finally, bake the pie at 450 for 10 minutes and then at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes longer. Bake it until the top crust is brown, but don’t let it get too brown.

My father has an interesting method of stopping hiccoughs. First, the takes a glass and fills it with water. The water can be warm or cold. Next, he takes the glass in one hand and pinches his nose with the other hand. Then he bends forward at his waist and drink the water in very small sips from the opposite side of the glass. This is a little difficult to do, but usually works.

Sometime passengers’ ears hurt in an airplane. This pain can be quite strong. It is caused by unequal air pressure outside and inside your ears. The air pressure in the airplane maybe at 15,000 feet, but the air pressure inside your ears is still at ground level. Airlines recommend the following techniques to stop the pain. Pinch your nose closed with your fingers, and pretend to blow your nose. This action makes the pressure equal and usually stops the pain. You can also yawn several times, or you can swallow hard. Children can chew gum, and babies can suck on a bottle or a pacifier.

Every driver should know how to check the oil in his or her car. First, lift up the hood, and lock it open. Next, pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean. After that, push the clean dipstick all the way into its holder. Then pull it out again, and check the oil mark. Add oil if the oil mark is below the “fill” line. Finally, replace the dipstick, and close the hood.

Training your dog to sit and stay requires these five steps. First, put your dog on your left side, and hold the leash in your right hand. Second, give the command “sit”, and push down gently on the dog’s back. At the same time you are pushing down, pull up gently on the leash to keep the dog’s head up. Then move on one and two steps away from it, and give the command “sit-stay”. Remain at a distance for five seconds. Finally, return to the dog’s side, and praise it generously.

It’s easy to drive your teacher crazy if you follow these simple directions. First of all, always come to class at least five minutes late. Then make a lot of noise when you enter the class-room. Yawn and look at your watch as often as possible during the class. Finally, at least five minutes before the end of class, slam your books shut and stare at the door.

Cleaning your house after a party is not fun, but it’s easier if you do it step by step.

1. Open the window, and air out the room.

2. Put away good food, and throw out bad food.

3 .Empty the astray, and take the garbage out.

4. Take the dirty dishes to the kitchen, and wash them.

5. Put away the music.

6. Straighten the furniture.

7. Vacuum the rug, and sweep or mop the floor.