2 . I still remember my first time going to the canteen. 1 because when I stepped onto the elevators, each one was full to the brim. However, people were laughing and talking. I followed the flow of the crowd to the doors of the canteen. Then I realized there was no emergency; It was just lunchtime. I found out very quickly that in China everyone takes lunch at the same time. Even the cafeteria followed this schedule, 2 .
When I stood in the doorway, I realized I had to act fast or I would be left behind. 3 Everyone lines up and takes a tray but instead of silverware, there are chopsticks and soup spoons.
As I was pushed along the line, I saw dishes I didn’t recognize and as people cut in line and picked up dishes left and right. 4 I ended up going with a pork and cucumber dish and a tofu salad.
I have been at my company for over a year and a half. I 5 I have learned what dishes I like, mostly by trial and error, and a lot of the workers know me and say hello.
I am still getting used to eating lunch at “lunch time”, but I think the schedule definitely helps keep me on track during the day. I wish there was something like this at offices in my hometown.
| A．I was not very familiar with the local food or restaurants in China. |
| B．only being open a few hours per day. |
| C．I noticed things at lunchtime were a bit different. |
| D．I felt that I needed to make some quick decisions. |
| E．The canteen reminded me of my school lunch room. |
| F．And now I am glad to say I am more confident in the canteen. |
| G．I thought I had missed a fire drill or an emergency evacuation. |
