What goes best with a cup of tea? Biscuits? Cakes? When you want some cream tea, it should be scones.

Scones are small, round cakes.They are     1     (usual) served at breakfast or tea, especially in Britain. English scones are like     2     (America) biscuits. They are small and plain(平), but are eaten with jam and clotted (凝结的)cream.

Scones are eaten with your fingers, not     3     (knife) and forks. The classic way is to break a scone in     4     (second) gently with hands, and then cover each half with cream and jam. But which one     5     (go) on first, jam or cream?

In Britain, there has been a debate (争论) about which way is the “right”one for a long time. Some think cream should be put on first. Because it is like butter (黄油), it can be     6     (use) to form the base of the scone. Others think jam should be put on first. This is because they don’t want the cream to get melted (融化) by the warm scone.

What about the British royal family (王室)? Well, they like jam first     7     (well) than cream.

Winter holds a special place in my heart. In this cold season, one of my     1     (please) is enjoying the delightful snack known as candied haws, or tanghulu. It is very popular in the     2     (north) part of China. It always brings back     3     (value) memories from my childhood. I could still remember when I was a child, I saw people selling tanghulu on the street who     4     (follow) by many kids. The snack had a bright color and     5     (shine) like diamonds.

The first bite into the outer layer (层)     6     (simple) shows the sweet. However,     7     you taste the juicy haw, you will get a perfect mix of sweet and sour. The contrast between the cold air and the warmth from each bite is wonderful. In addition, it is rich     8     vitamin C and vitamin E and helps digestion. I can say it is not only a kind of snack but also a fantastic experience that makes me     9     (discover) the beauty of winter.

Tanghulu has already been a symbol of joy during the season. Whether it is enjoyed alone during     10     usual evening walk or shared with friends and family at a winter gathering, it has the power to create moments of connection. It can bring happiness and joy to anyone who tries.