At noon, the Tongxin Cafeteria near the Jing’an Temple downtown has a queue that shows its multi-generational popularity. The menu, with over 60 dishes changed daily,     1     ( cater ) to a range of tastes. For many young people who think cooking for themselves is time-consuming, the nearby community canteen is a perfect     2     (solve).

These cafeterias, once known as “ senior canteens”, were originally established to provide healthy meals     3     affordable prices to older folks who might not be getting enough nutrition at home. Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens,     4     (bring) the total at the end of last year to 1 ,608. A basic meal with one meat dish and two vegetables costs less than 20 yuan, far     5     (cheap) than prices in downtown restaurants. And all meals     6     ( prepare ) on site with fresh ingredients. The government supports these cafeterias--sometimes with rent-free space, sometimes with     7     ( reduce ) water and electricity charges. Li Jiajun is the manager of     8     local community canteen , where he prioritizes elderly diners from 10:30 am-11:30 am and 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Apart from those hours, people of all ages are welcome. Li said cafeteria managers are required     9     ( maintain ) detailed records, including 48-hour food samples and daily uploads to food safety platforms. This approach ensures the traceability of all ingredients. Some community cafeterias have become so popular     10     they appear on many lifestyle-sharing platforms.