In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
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Question: In the United States , the equivalent to the foreign ministry is called the Department of State , and the equivalent position is known as the Secretary of State .

Answer: In the United States , the foreign minister is called the ' Secretary of State ' .


Question: The City of Victoria , often called Victoria City or simply Victoria , was the " de facto " capital of Hong Kong during the British colonial period .

Answer: Victoria City is technically the capital of Hong Kong .


Question: Butter cakes are traditionally made using a creaming method , in which the butter and sugar are first beaten until fluffy to incorporate air into the butter .

Answer:
Butter cakes are often made by beating the butter and sugar until fluffy .