Problem: Article: Plenty of community colleges, local businesses, and community centers offer summer classes. If you've always wanted to learn how to play the piano, paint a portrait, or speak Spanish, now is the time to do it. For example, check out your local music shop if you're interested in learning guitar. They might have lessons available during the day. If you're interested in language classes, check your local community college for classes. During the school year, it can feel like you have no time to read for fun. Pick a topic or story that interests you and read about it. Even if you only finish one book over the summer, it can keep your mind sharp for when classes start again. Some bookstores will have a summer reading section just for young adults. You can also check out the new arrivals rack for your next favorite title! If you have some time on your hands, use apps like Spotify, Apple Music, or Google Play to make a summer playlist that you can listen to. The songs can be any genre or a mix of a few different ones, as long as they make you think of summer! For example, you can mix some of your favorite songs in with new summer releases or hot songs at the beginning of the summer. If you're going on a trip, make a road trip or traveling playlist with just songs about traveling or going to new places. Museums are a fun way to spend time inside away from the heat and learn something new. Many local museums will also offer discounts to students, or have weekends during the summer where they offer free entry. Take advantage of a great opportunity! If you like art, visit a local gallery or an art museum. Many places have local history museums where you can learn about the history of your town. You might even get to touch some of the artifacts or talk to someone who witnessed a historical event. Summer jobs can teach you a lot while also letting you earn some spending money on the side. Working part-time during the summer is fun and rewarding, and also leaves you with time to spend with friends and family. Look for stores and restaurants that are hiring near you and submit your resume. If you have experience, you can also try starting a babysitting, dog walking, or yard care business by contacting people who might need your services.
Summary: Take a music, art, or language class. Read a new book, magazine, or comic. Make a summer playlist. Visit a museum. Get a part-time summer job.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place 1 cup (185 g) of dry rice into a fine mesh strainer. Run cold water over the rice and use your hands to gently rinse the rice. You can use ofada, basmati, white, or jasmine rice for this recipe. Pour enough water or beef stock into a saucepan to fill it 3/4 full. The amount of water or beef stock you need will depend on the size of your pot. If you'd like to add seasonings, consider stirring in: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt A few smoked fish A few smoked prawns Turn the heat to high and let the liquid come to a full rolling boil. Keep the lid off of the pot while the liquid heats up. This will prevent it from boiling over. Add the rinsed rice to the boiling liquid in your pot. Boil the rice for 5 minutes so it softens a little and absorbs some of the water. If the liquid looks like it might boil over, reduce the heat to medium-high. Wear oven mitts and carefully drain off some of the water or beef stock. Drain until the liquid level is about 1 inch (2.5cm) above the rice. Simmer the rice for another 3 to 5 minutes so it's mostly cooked. Turn off the burner. If you taste some of the rice, it should be just a little firm when you bite it.

SUMMARY: Rinse the rice with cold water. Pour water or beef stock into a pot and add seasonings, if desired. Bring the water or beef stock to a boil. Stir in and boil the rice for 5 minutes. Drain some of the water and cook the rice for 3 to 5 minutes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Motorcycle seats can be made from a variety of materials. Vinyl and leather are the most common. Vinyl seats are quite tough, but can fade and crack over time. Use an approved vinyl protectant to halt these problems. Leather seats are more delicate, but using a leather care cream will protect yours. Protectants for vinyl and leather can be found at any auto or motorcycle supply store. Do not use detergents on leather.
Summary: Buff your seat with an approved protectant.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Join a club, try out for a sports team, or hang out at places where there are likely to be others who share your passions or interests. Not only will this introduce you to lots of new people, it will also eliminate the difficulty of coming up with things to talk about, since your similarities are the very reason you're there. If reading is your thing, you might consider starting a book club that convenes every couple of weeks. Invite your close friends to be the first members, then have them reach out to their friends to begin bringing new people into the fold. Practice opening yourself up to others by striking up conversation with various people you encounter throughout the day. It could be a classmate, a bank teller, your yoga instructor, or the guy ringing you up at the grocery store. A simple, "How's it going?" could be the seed that blossoms into a lifelong friendship. Keep an eye out for things that you and the other person have in common, such as a favorite band, TV show, or brand of sneaker. Topics like these can be good icebreakers. Get rid of any notions you may have of separating your "social life" from your "professional" or "academic" life. Even if you're not the most social being, you should make it your goal to be sociable in all areas of your life. " Every new situation you find yourself in is a chance to meet new people. The next time someone invites you to a party where you don't know anybody, or asks you to take part in a social outing that you would ordinarily avoid, make it a point to say yes. You never know who you might end up connecting with there. Putting yourself in unfamiliar situations can be scary. Just keep in mind that most people will want to like you the first time they meet you. And, if you don't know them to begin with, you really have nothing to lose. You don't always have to say "yes" to everything. If the idea of doing something makes you uncomfortable, it's okay to respectfully decline. These days, technology makes it possible to stay socially engaged without ever leaving your home. If you're just not ready to put yourself out there yet, look for an online community where you can practice your social skills in a low-pressure setting. Social media apps that allow you to express your thoughts and glimpses of your private life, like Twitter and Instagram, can be a perfect platform for this. Join communities related to your particular hobbies, interests, and lifestyle. Don't just sit back and lurkbe an active participant by leaving comments, sharing posts, joining in discussions, and encouraging your followers to interact with your page or profile. After getting to know someone online, you might eventually even arrange to meet up in real life and take your friendship to the next level.
Summary:
Surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Talk to strangers. Get in the habit of saying "yes. Find new friends online.