In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Add 1 cup (200 g) of instant white or brown rice to a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of water over the rice, and stir briefly to combine. Rice expands while cooking so be sure to use a large bowl even if the uncooked rice and water don't seem to fill it. You can substitute chicken or vegetable stock for the water if you prefer. You can also add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or margarine and salt to taste to the water and rice for added flavor. Place a microwave-safe lid or piece of paper towel over the bowl, and heat it in the microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes, depending on the type of rice used. White instant rice usually requires 6 minutes of heating. Brown instant rice usually requires 7 minutes of heating. When the rice is finished heating, take the bowl out of microwave. Leave the cover on the bowl, and allow it sit for 5 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Once the water is absorbed, remove the cover from the bowl. Use a fork to lightly fluff the rice, and serve it while it's still warm. You can use the rice in any recipe that calls for cooked rice.
Summary: Combine the rice and water in a bowl. Cover the bowl and microwave the mixture for several minutes. Remove the rice from the microwave and let it to stand. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy.

Problem: Article: Once you leave school, you won't get word drills and homework assignments that force you to learn new words. It can be easy to stop reading. If you want to build your vocabulary, establish a reading regimen and stick to it. You might try reading one new book a week, or reading the newspaper every morning. Pick a frequency and pace that works for you, and develop a reading routine that fits into your schedule. Try to read at least one book and several magazines every week. Be consistent. As well as improving your vocabulary, you'll also keep updated and backdated, your general knowledge will increase, and you'll be an intelligent, well-rounded person. Challenge yourself by reading as many books as you have the time and inclination for. Read classics. Read new fiction and read old fiction. Read poetry. Read Herman Melville, William Faulkner, and Virginia Woolf. Try reading nonfiction and technical books: these will rapidly teach you not only new ways to speak, but also new ways to think. Read about a variety of subjects, like philosophy, religion, and science. If you usually read the local paper, consider trying the long, difficult stories in national, international and business newspapers and magazines, like The New Yorker or The Economist. There are many classics available for your perusal at Project Gutenberg and LibriVox. Read online magazines, essays, and blogs on a variety of subjects. Read record reviews and fashion blogs. When you see an unfamiliar word, do not skip over it impatiently. Try to puzzle out its possible meaning in the context of the sentence, then look it up in the dictionary and confirm its definition. Consider keeping a small notebook with you and quickly jot down unknown words as you come across them for checking later. If you hear or see a word you don't know, be sure to look it up. ead the dictionary. Dive in. Read entries for words you aren't yet familiar with. This requires the ownership of a quality dictionary to make it more interesting, so look for a dictionary that has lengthy explanations on the origins and uses of words, as these will go a long way to helping you remember the word and enjoy using your dictionary. Look up words you use a lot so you can learn similar words, and use those words as well.
Summary:
Read voraciously. Read high literature. Read online sources. Look up any words you don't recognize. . Read the thesaurus.