1 . Award-winning food writer Sasha Martin started her blog in 2010. Her plan was simple: to prepare a meal from every country in the world. Over the next four years, she cooked over 650 dishes from 195 countries. In this interview, Martin describes her experience of cooking the world.
Was “cooking the world” a way to travel without leaving home?             

That’s right. I think the idea that exploration is for everyone is really important. There are so many people who dream of travel. But I think that you really can go on adventures without leaving home. With food, if you have the right ingredients, you can create the flavor of another place. It’s like armchair travel, but it’s faster and easier. I call it “stovetop travel.”

What did you hope to teach your daughter by cooking the world?

I wanted her to feel that she had a place in the world where she belonged. But I also feel it’s important for children to grow up knowing people from other countries-their global neighbors.        I call them neighbors because the world is so small now. I remember going on Facebook in its early days. I noticed there were people from different parts of the world commenting on posts, even arguing with each other. I feel that in that environment, young people need to be able to respect and understand each other.

So food is a great way to create that common ground?

Yes. I wanted to share recipes that were bridges to other cultures. A lot of celebrity TV chefs tend to choose the most shocking recipes. But I think you need a bridge first. Then people won’t put up a wall in their mind about that culture. They won’t just think, “Gross! Those people eat such odd things!”

1. What seems to be the name of Martin’s blog?

A．Cooking the World.	B．Armchair Travel.
C．Knowing Your Neighbors.	D．Cultures in Food.

2. Why is food a great way to create common ground according to Martin?

A．It makes the world colorful.	B．It is a universal topic.
C．It creates cultural connections.	D．It offers a sense of belonging.

3. Who might Martin’s blog be intended for?

A．Ordinary people.	B．People travelling abroad.
C．Celebrity TV chefs.	D．Parents with young children.

4. Which of the following Chinese recipes might not be shared on Martin’s blog?

A．Gong Bao Chicken.

B．Dim Sum.

C．Sichuan Hot Pot.

D．Stinky Tofu.

5. Which might best express your comment on Martin’s blog?

A．“Gross! Do they really eat such odd food? “

B．“Wow! You’ve been to so many amazing places!!”

C．“Awesome travel tips for getting around the world!”

D．“Incredible! I cooked black pudding by myself! Thanks!”

6. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．Talk Show.

B．Features.

C． Breaking News.

D．World Screen.