1 . As a chef who has worked across Southeast Asia, Goh Wooi Cheat moved to the Chinese mainland to tap into his roots and offer local diners his own unique version of Cantonese cuisine.
Cantonese cuisine from Singapore used to be famous across Asia for its high-quality ingredients and beautiful presentation, but after working in Beijing for several years, Singaporean chef Goh Wooi Cheat firmly believes that “the future of Cantonese cuisine lies in China”.
All the finest ingredients from around the world can be now found in China and the chefs’ presentation skills are improving fast,” the 56-year-old chef says.
Goh’s ancestors moved to Malaysia from Guangdong Province, so he has been familiar with Cantonese cuisine since childhood. Growing up in Penang, Goh remembers always hearing about cuisines, portions, ingredients and seasoning (调味品) at home, because his family ran a catering business. He moved to Singapore and became an apprentice (学徒) Cantonese chef in 1983, becoming an executive chef 10 years later. He also worked in five-star hotels in Indonesia for a couple of years, where Cantonese wedding banquets were an important element.
In 2011, Goh received a job offer from Beijing, which he promptly accepted. “I felt proud of returning to China, the land where my ancestors come from—especially since I believe that real Chinese cuisine should be served to Chinese people,” Goh says.
But Goh also thinks that some classic Cantonese dishes are outdated, prompting him to create new dishes that still manage to honor tradition while appealing to contemporary diners. To add one new dish to the menu, Gob would refine it over time repeatedly, gathering feedback from his customers to continue enhancing the dish to reach a level of perfection both in terms of taste and presentation.
A dish can be described as delicious only if it’s accepted and enjoyed by every guest—and not just by food experts,” he says. Goh also believes that chefs must develop their own cooking style, especially in Cantonese cuisine; otherwise the chefs who always follow tradition may find themselves left behind.
1. What can we learn about Goh from the passage?| A．His ancestors were native Malaysians. |
| B．His family once ran a restaurant business. |
| C．He became an executive chef in Singapore ten years ago. |
| D．To create new dishes, he gave up some classic Cantonese dishes. |
| A．shift | B．improve | C．prove | D．refresh |
| A．Narrow-minded. | B．Traditional. |
| C．Humorous. | D．Creative. |
| A．set himself apart with a distinctive cooking style |
| B．focus on improving his presentation skills |
| C．stay up to date and get rid of tradition |
| D．be able to identify the finest cooking ingredients |
2 . If you've ever been enjoying takeout snacks, you can make these with ingredients (配料) found in grocery stores or even your own kitchen.
Hosomaki Sushi
In Japan, Hosomaki Sushi is a sushi roll mainly made with sweet rice and seaweed. The thinner hosomaki are the simpler, smaller version that are perfect for practicing. It takes you little time to practice to roll and you will have fun making them at home.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 0 mins Total: 20 mins
Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme
This is one of America's favorite fast-food go-to's. You can stuff it with whatever strikes your fancy. So it is also great for vegetarians because beef can be replaced with black beans or fruits.
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins
Pumpkin(南瓜)Spice Latte
The first version of this drink contained spices (香料), but no actual pumpkin until 2015. Its great popularity has meant that it's being served at the end of August, far ahead of regular pumpkin season. But for those who eagerly await the drink each year, there's even better news: the pumpkin spice latte is actually quite easy to make at home at a far more affordable price.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 15 mins
BBQ Chicken Pizza
It is so delicious that it is worthwhile to make from the very beginning. This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pork or barbecue chicken. A sweeter sauce will give you the more traditional barbecue sauce taste.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 40 mins
1. Which snack is available without cooking?| A．Hosomaki Sushi. |
| B．Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme. |
| C．Pumpkin Spice Latte. |
| D．BBQ Chicken Pizza. |
| A．It is the most popular fast food. |
| B．Its producing cost is fairly high. |
| C．Its ingredients must contain meat. |
| D．It takes the most time to prepare. |
| A．Chefs. | B．Vegetarians. | C．Barbecue lovers. | D．Snack enthusiasts. |
