Food in China and Western countries is different. Chinese people choose food very carefully. They only use fresh materials to make food. For example, they only eat fresh fish. Chinese have a lot of ideas for cooking. They can cook a chicken in over ten ways. That’s why Chinese food is so popular around the world.
Western countries don’t have fresh food because supermarkets usually sell stored materials. Western people like fast food, such as hamburgers and chips. They are unhealthy for man’s body. Western people do not have many skills for cooking. But Western people are very good at making desserts and chocolate. They can make very delicious cakes and chocolate.
Another difference in eating is that Chinese people use chopsticks and Western people use knives and forks. Chinese people only have three meals during a day. But Western people may have more. They usually have afternoon tea.
根据短文内容回答问题。
1. Do Chinese people use fresh materials to make food?
2. Why is Chinese food so popular around the world?
3. What kinds of food are Western people good at making?
4. What do Western people use for meals?
5. How many meals do Chinese people usually have during a day?
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【推荐1】In China, a host usually serves a visiting guest a cup of tea first when the guest enters the host’s house. It is a traditional custom in China. But do you know how to serve a cup of tea to a visiting guest? Well, in different places, the ways of serving tea are different.
In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, a clay cup is usually used to brew (冲泡) Longjing, Biluochun, Maojian or just green tea. Chrysanthemum tea (菊花茶) is sometimes used in the hot summer season to reduce (减少) the heat from outside.
Serving a cup of tea is a very popular custom in the north China cities. In the colder northeastern provinces, the hosts would provide warm black tea with sugar for their guests.
In some coastal provinces such as Guangdong Province and Fujian Province, a pot of Oolong tea or Pu’er tea is the common treat.
Serving tea to guests is a common practice in China. However, different tea is used in different places. In Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), a guest is usually treated with milky tea. In a Jingpo family, you would be given baked tea(tea in water and baked in an oven to be made hot).
1. What kind of tea sets should be used to brew Longjing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces?2. Which kind of tea can make people feel cool in hot summer?
3. Where might you be offered warm black tea with sugar?
4. What is the passage mainly about?
5. How do you feel about the tea culture in our country?
Do you know that almost each Chinese dish has its own story behind it? Now read the two stories about jiaozi—Chinese dumplings.
The earliest record(记录) of jiaozi is from the Eastern Han Dynasty(东汉). It is said Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in Chinese history, made jiaozi for the first time. He made jiaozi to help people keep healthy in cold winter.
Another story about jiaozi has to do with Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher (书法家) in ancient (古代的) China. When Wang Xizhi was young, his calligraphy was so wonderful that many people liked it. Wang thought his calligraphy was good enough and he began to spend little time practicing it. One day Wang saw an old woman making jiaozi. Her jiaozi was in good shape and tasted delicious. Wang Xizhi asked her how long it took her to make such great jiaozi. She said, "Almost my life. If someone wants to be really good at something, he needs to spend his life doing that." Hearing that, Wang Xizhi knew that he should keep studying calligraphy. He spent all his time on it and became a great calligrapher final.
1. When did Chinese people start eating jiaozi?From
2. Why did Zhang Zhongjing make jiaozi?
To help people keep healthy in
3. What did Wang Xizhi think of his calligraphy at first?
He thought it was
4. How was the old woman's jiaozi?
It was beautiful and
5. What can you learn from the story of Wang Xizhi?
From it we can learn that if we want to do something well, we should
【推荐3】Ying Dishes In North and South China
There have been many discussions about the differences in diet between the North and South in China. For example, the northern Chinese may wonder why southerners must have stir-fried vegetables as the last dish for a meal, while the southerners may be surprised to know that people from north are used to hoarding cabbages before winter.
Recently, different understandings of ying dishes caused another round discussion on the internet.
In northern China, ying dishes refer to those which are special and delicious enough to show your warmth when you treat guests. Dishes with plenty of meat and fish are often considered as ying dishes which are usually served in basins rather than plates. Some said that ying dishes are quite common in the North, which are usually made of completely beef, lamb and pork and other kinds of meat. People cook these kinds of meat together with sauce in a large pot.
For most southern Chinese, however, ying dishes are quite unfamiliar. Seven out of eight styles of Chinese cuisine （菜系）come from southern parts of China, which have different kinds of cooking methods. The dishes are put on the fine plates . There are a large number of ying dishes in South China with perfect colors, smells and tastes.
In Guangdong province for example, soup is an important part of Guangdong cuisine. It stress exquisite (精致的) preparations and provides enjoyment with well-chosen ingredients and beautiful presentation. Soup is usually stewed (炖)for several hours with vegetables or seafood rather than meat, and is often considered as the ying dish . It is said that soup should always be served first on the table with great expectations and people will comment after trying. A restaurant which is unable to provide satisfying soup is often considered a failure.
After the heated discussion, people from different provinces willingly and proudly shared the ying dishes in their hometown. What about you? Would you like to share some ying dishes in your hometown?
The Discussion about Ying Dishes in North and South China
Background of the discussion about ying dishes | ※Northerners and southerners hardly understand each other in diet . For example , it’s ※ A new heated discussion appeared on the Internet. | ||
| Areas | In North | In South | |
Ying dishes | ※ Hosts must show their warmth by ※ People cook these kinds of meat together with sauce in a large pot. | ※There are many kinds with great colors , smells and tastes. ※Soup is often considered as the ying dish; It must be ※If the soup in a restaurant satisfies customers , people will consider the restaurant is a | |
Tableware(餐具) | Basins | Plates | |
| Influence of the discussion | The discussion caused many people from different provinces to share ying dishes in their hometown. | ||
Chen Guotao，born in the mountains of Yaoyang，Chongqing，successfully made her way to big cities.However，the love for Miao embroidery (刺绣) made her give up the highly paid job at a bank and return home.
“Miao embroidery is our Miao people's cultural symbol，” she said.“Every Miao woman is good at this skill.” Chen learned embroidery from her mother at the age of four and four years later，she could make a skirt by herself.Miao embroidery is a very important part and treasure of Miao culture.It was named as China's intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
In 2001，Chen returned to Chongqing and started to learn more about the embroidery skills.She paid visits to the Miao villages in Hunan and Guizhou to learn the skills from those who embroidered well.She usually worked from six in the morning until eleven at night.“Every piece of the Miao embroidery is all handmade with all kinds of skills，” she said.“A onesquaremeter cloth will take at least one year to complete，so it is very hard to make money.”
In 2012，Chen finally set up her own company to promote (弘扬) this folk art.Her artworks have been exhibited (展出) at home and abroad.And to make more Miao women have the skills，Chen even set up training camps.
1. What is Miao people's cultural symbol according to Chen?
2. When could Chen make a skirt by herself?
3. Where did Chen return in 2001?
4. How long did Chen usually work?
5. Why did Chen set up her own company?
【推荐2】April Fool’s Day is a celebration that takes place in different countries around the world. On that day people play all kinds of tricks and jokes on each other.
One April Fool’s Day, a reporter in England announced that there would be no more spaghetti because the farmers in Italy had stopped growing spaghetti. Many people ran to their local supermarket to buy as much as spaghetti as they could. By the time people realized the story was a hoax, all of the spaghetti across the country had been sold out. In another famous trick a TV show in England reported the discovery of special water. They said it would help people lose weight and that one customer had already lost a lot of weight in just four months. By the end of the day, more than 10000 people had phoned the TV station to find out how to get this water.
Many April Fool’s jokes may end up being not very funny. A famous TV star asked his girlfriend to marry him on his TV show. The girl said “Yes.” But he replied, “April Fool !” That joke didn’t have a very happy ending. The TV star lost his girlfriend and his show was canceled.
One of the world’s most famous tricks, however, happened in October rather than in April. In that month in 1938, actor Orson Welles announced on his radio program that aliens from Mars had landed on the earth. He described where they had landed and told how they were moving across the United States. People believed the story and fear spread across the whole country. By the time police officers announced that the story was a hoax, many people had left their homes.
任务一：When did Orson Welles tell people about aliens from Mars landing on the earth?
任务二：Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
任务三： 第二段划线的 “it” 是指代
任务四：What is the main idea of the passage ?
The meaning of silence is different among different cultures.
Many people in some Asian cultures think silence is a basic part of communication. When a traditional Chinese or Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, he probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues. Many people may think silence is a sign of respect (尊重), especially to an elder or a person with power (权力).
Western cultures may use silence in other ways. In America, if you keep silent in a conversation, the speaker may think you’re impolite or not listening to them carefully. Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show they agree with the discussion of the topic. However, Mexicans may keep silent when instructions are given by a person with a lot of power, even though they don’t agree with the instructions.
In our daily life, if we know the exact meaning of one’s silence, it’s quite helpful, too. A man was ill in hospital. One morning, when the nurse said “Hello!” to him, he said “Hello!” back. “How are you feeling now?” the nurse continued. But the man lay in bed and looked at the nurse, saying nothing. “Not well, right? Then I will check it for you, OK? ” the patient was still silent. Then the nurse passed him a cup of warm water. He drank it quickly. After that, the nurse checked up his health. “Mr. Smith, your blood pressure is a little high. But don’t worry, you’ll soon be well again after taking some medicine.” The man smiled and said, “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” You see, this is how silence works.
1. Is the meaning of silence the same among different cultures?2. When a traditional Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, what does he probably mean ?
3. According to Paragraph 4, why did the man say “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” ?
4. If your parents give you instructions you don’t like, will you keep silent? Why or why not?
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If someone is choking (窒息), it’s important to know what to do to help. The Heimlich maneuver can save a life in seconds. There are four ways to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
Four ways to perform the Heimlich maneuver | |
| 1. | Stand behind the person with one leg forward between the person’s legs. Softly put both arms around their bodies. With one hand, make a fist (拳头). Place your fist between the heart and the stomach. Then (按压) strongly and quickly. Pull to the inside as well as upward. Perform five times at a time. If the thing isn’t out, repeat with another five ones. |
| 2. | If you can’t put your arms around the persons, or if they’ve fallen, get them lie on the ground. Get on your knees and put yourself on top of the person. Place one hand on top of the other. Using your body weight, press your hands between the heart and the stomach. |
| 3. | Babies younger than age one should get back blows. Turn the baby face down with their chest resting on your arm. Make sure their head is supported and is lower than their body. Hit their back with your hand. |
| 4. | If you are alone and choking, you can put yourself against the back of a chair. Then, quickly thrust your stomach area against the edge. |
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Every year, about 120, 000 people die from chocking in the world. So while eating,
The Hangzhou Asian Games ended in October. It was wonderful. This was the third time that China had hosted the Asian games. Looking back, we have many excellent memories of the three Asian Games in China.
In 1990, China hosted its first Asian Games in Beijing. The Beijing Asian Games were the first international comprehensive sporting event (国际综合体育赛事) in China’s history. Chinese people did a lot in preparation for the Asian Games. New stadiums, roads and hotels were built. What made many Chinese people proud during the Asian Games was that for the first time in history, China ranked first in the number of medals.
Fast forward to 2010, and Guangzhou became the second Chinese city to host the Asian Games. The Guangzhou Asian Games also saw the construction of many new buildings such as the famous Canton Tower. Over 12000 athletes from 45 countries and regions in Asia took part in 42 events. The Guangzhou Asian Games were a huge success.
In the Hangzhou Asian Games, there were 40 sports events, including some new ones such as the esports competitions (电竞比赛). Hangzhou also built many new stadiums. And during the Asian Games, advanced technologies such as 5G, the digital torchbearer (数字火炬手), attracted lots of people around the world.
From 1990 to 2023, the three Asian Games tell a story of our Country’s growth. They also show Chinese people’s hard work and hospitality. How great!
| The three Asian Games in China—the | ||
| The Beijing Asian Games ☆ Hosted the ☆ Chinese athletes won the | The Guangzhou Asian Games ☆ The Asian Games welcomed more than 12000 athletes. ☆ Many new buildings, such as the famous Canton Tower, were | The Hangzhou Asian Games ☆ During the Asian Games, we saw some new events such as the esports competitions. ☆ We showed some |
【推荐3】Daisy was in the bathroom of her flat. She was brushing her teeth and the tap was on. Water was coming into the sink.
“Turn that tap off,” a voice said loudly. Daisy looked round, but saw no one. “Turn that tap off. You’re wasting（浪费）water,” the voice sounded again.
“Who…who are you?” “I’m water. It’s not easy for me to get here. Do you know where I’m from?”
“From the tap, of course.” said Daisy.
“Yes, yes, but before that?” the voice said, “24 days ago, I was in a cloud in Jiangxi, enjoying the sights comfortably. Then the cloud dropped me into a stream and I ran down the mountain into the Yangtze River. It carried me to a lake. I stayed there for a few days, and then I travelled a long way and ran into the Huangpu River. Then it was time to get cleaned up.”
“Cleaned up?” Daisy was surprised.
“Yes, I was dirty after my journey so they took me to a water factory. They gave me a cleaning and added a few chemicals（化学品）to me. Then I travelled in the pipes under the streets. I waited there until you called me, and here I am.”
Daisy said, “So this is the end of your journey.”
“No. When you’ve finished with me, I’ll go to a sewage plant（污水处理厂）. Then they’ll pour me into the river and I’ll be back in the sea again.”
“Again?”
“Yes. That’s where I came from in the first place. Remember not to waste me or make me dangerously dirty. I’m precious（珍贵）like gold. See you.”
“Wait a minute. What do you mean by that?” But there was no answer. The water left.
1. How long was the water’s journey from a could to the tap?2. Where did water come from first?
3. What do you think of water? Why do you think so?
