Betty: What did you do when your parents were away, Daming?

Daming: I managed OK at home alone, although I missed them. What about you?

Betty: Well, I depend on my mother for so many things that I found it difficult. I’m so bad at cooking that I burnt everything.

Daming: I was so hungry that I ate all the food my mother left on the first day!

Betty: Then what did you do?

Daming: Well, I went shopping! I bought so much food that I could hardly carry it home!

Betty: Did you cook for yourself?

Daming: Yes, I did. Although I already knew how to make some simple dishes, I called my grandmother for some advice. What did you do when you burnt your food?

Betty: I ate at the student restaurant, but the food wasn’t very good.