A Taste of Culture Through Food
Cooking is like making art, and there's a special competition that shows this: the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year. It's a big competition that happens every year. At the competition, photographers from all over the world share their pictures of food. This year, the competition got over 9,000 photos from around 65 countries.
Of all these photos, one named “Red Bean Paste Balls” won the top prize of the year 2024. It was the work of a Chinese photographer named Yang Zhonghua. He took the photo during the Spring Festival in Xiangshan, Zhejiang, and the judges② said it was the cream of the crop.
Yang has been taking photos for 40 years. He did not take part in the competition for the prize money but because he wanted to let people know about his hometown and its special food. “Red bean paste ball is a traditional snack in Xiangshan. We make it during Chinese New Year and share it with our families and friends,” he said. Food is a big part of life in Xiangshan. Yang likes to take pictures of food, especially during holidays. He's happy to show the world his hometown through food.
The photo reminds us how food is important in our culture. Food brings people together. It's a simple thing that everyone understands and loves. Though the world is changing, food is one of the things that connect us across time and cultures. We grow it, cook it, eat it, and celebrate with it.
【学一学】
a. 词块
1. the top prize 最高奖项
2. the cream of the crop同类中的最佳之物
3. traditional snack 传统小吃
b. 句子
We grow it, cook it, eat it, and celebrate with it.
阅读理解题
1. What is the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
A. A cooking competition.
B. A food tasting event.
C. A photography competition about food.
D. A painting competition about food.
2. How many photos did the competition get this year
A. Over 9,000 photos.
B. About 65 photos.
C. Over 900 photos.
D. About 650 photos.
3. Who won the top prize in the year 2024
A. A French photographer.
B. A Chinese photographer named Yang Zhonghua.
C. A photographer from America.
D. A photographer from England.
4. Why did Yang Zhonghua take part in the competition
A. Because he wanted to make a lot of money.
B. Because he wanted to let people know about his hometown and its special food.
C. Because he wanted to travel around the world.
D. Because he wanted to learn more photography skills.
5. What does the photo “Red Bean Paste Balls” remind us
A. Food is not important in our culture.
B. Food can't bring people together.
C. Food is a simple thing that everyone hates.
D. Food is important in our culture and it can connect us across time and cultures.
答案：
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. DMarco Polo
The Silk Road was about 7, 000 kilometres long. It went across Europe and Asia. Many people travelled on this road to buy and sell silk and other things.
Marco Polo travelled on the Silk Road when he was 17, in the year 1271. He travelled from Italy to China and saw many new things. The days were very hot and the nights were cold. Sometimes there was no food or water. It was a difficult road to travel on, but Marco felt confident (自信的). He travelled on the Silk Road for three years. When he was 21, Marco met the ruler of China, Kublai Khan. He lived in China for the next 17 years.
Marco went back to Italy when he was 41. He met the writer Rustichello and told him a lot about his travels. Rustichello then wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo. Many people read this book, and Marco became famous. Marco lived to the age of 70. You can still see his house in Italy today.
1. How long was the Silk Road
A. 5,000 kilometres
B. 7,000 kilometres
C. 8,000 kilometres
D. 10,000 kilometres
2. How long did Marco Polo travel on the Silk Road
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 17 years
3. What difficulties did Marco Polo face during his journey
A. The days were cold and the nights were hot.
B. There was no food or water.
C. There were many thieves on the road.
D. He got lost many times.
4. How many years did Marco Polo live in China
A. 3 years
B. 10 years
C. 17 years
D. 41 years
5. How were Marco Polo’s travels recorded
A. He wrote a book himself.
B. He told a writer who wrote a book.
C. His family recorded his stories.
D. His diary was translated into a book.
Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. BHot Pot
中国的传统美食——火锅。
Hot pot has a history of over 1,000 years in China. It is many people’s favorite dish. They like eating it no matter if it’s summer or winter.
You can put different kinds of food into the hot pot, such as meat, vegetables, tofu and even seafood. After several minutes, you can take the food out, put it in a sauce, and begin to eat.
Do you know which city is the hot pot city of China Yes, it is Chongqing. The spicy hot pot there is very famous. And hot pot is different in different places in China. There is Mongolian hot pot, Beijing lamb hot pot and so on. In the south of China, in places like Guangdong, people like to eat seafood hot pot.
Hot pot is delicious! It is a popular dish when family or friends go out to eat together.
1. How long is the history of hot pot in China
A. Over 500 years
B. Over 1,000 years
C. Over 2,000 years
D. Over 100 years
2. What can you put into a hot pot
A. Only meat
B. Only vegetables
C. Meat, vegetables, tofu, and seafood
D. Only noodles
3. Which city is known as the "hot pot city" of China
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Chongqing
D. Guangzhou
4. What kind of hot pot is famous in Chongqing
A. Sweet hot pot
B. Spicy hot pot
C. Seafood hot pot
D. Lamb hot pot
5. When do people often eat hot pot together
A. When they are alone
B. When family or friends go out to eat
C. Only in winter
D. Only in restaurants
答案：
1. B.
2. C.
3. C.
4. B.
5. B.McDonald’s New Burger
“豆腐汉堡”横空出世！
Western food meets Chinese flavors (风味) at McDonald’s!
McDonald’s China introduced a new product, the Crispy Tofu Burger, to attract (吸引) more customers.
The new product brings tofu, a traditional and common Chinese food full of protein (蛋白质), to McDonald’s menu, offering a different experience from the usual chicken and beef. The tofu is fried, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The overall taste is spicy (辛辣的), salty, and fresh.
This is part of McDonald’s effort to integrate (融合) traditional Chinese food culture into Western food culture. This creative dish, with its Hunan flavor, may be popular among Chinese customers.
1. What new product did McDonald’s China introduce
A. A new kind of chicken burger.
B. A new kind of beef burger.
C. The Crispy Tofu Burger.
D. A new kind of fish burger.
2. What is the new product made from
A. Tofu, a traditional Chinese food.
B. Potatoes, a common vegetable.
C. Tomatoes, a popular fruit.
D. Apples, a kind of sweet fruit.
3. How does the tofu in the new burger taste
A. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
B. It is soft on the outside and crispy on the inside.
C. It is only spicy.
D. It is only salty.
4. Why did McDonald’s introduce the new product
A. To make more money from selling tofu.
B. To attract more Chinese customers.
C. To sell more chicken and beef.
D. To make people eat more vegetables.
5. What does the new product show
A. McDonald’s effort to make all food spicy.
B. McDonald’s effort to use more vegetables.
C. McDonald’s effort to integrate Chinese food culture into Western food culture.
D. McDonald’s effort to make food more expensive.
1. 答案：C。根据文本“McDonald’s China introduced a new product, the Crispy Tofu Burger, to attract (吸引) more customers.”可知麦当劳中国推出的新产品是脆豆腐汉堡，所以选C。
2. 答案：A。由文本“The new product brings tofu, a traditional and common Chinese food full of protein (蛋白质), to McDonald’s menu”可知新产品是由传统中国食物豆腐制作的，选A。
3. 答案：A。依据“The tofu is fried, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.”可知豆腐是外脆里嫩，选A。
4. 答案：B。从“McDonald’s China introduced a new product, the Crispy Tofu Burger, to attract (吸引) more customers.”可知推出新产品是为了吸引更多中国顾客，选B。
5. 答案：C。根据“This is part of McDonald’s effort to integrate (融合) traditional Chinese food culture into Western food culture.”可知新产品体现了麦当劳将中国饮食文化融入西方饮食文化的努力，选C。He Brings Daoxiaomian to the World
山东小伙在法国开刀削面馆，弘扬中国美食文化。
Every day, the Kung Fu Daoxiaomian restaurant in Paris, France, draws long lines of people. Many people are curious① to have a taste of the traditional Chinese dish — daoxiaomian. This dish started in Shanxi Province and has a history of more than 800 years.
Guo Zhanglong, a man from Shandong Province, China, opened this restaurant. He went to study in France in 2011 and later worked there. During his stay in Paris, he often shared traditional Chinese food made by his mother-in-law② with his friends. His mother-in-law used to be a cook and she is good at making daoxiaomian. One of Guo’s friends loved the food very much and advised Guo to open a restaurant.
With a small budget③, Guo first started to sell daoxiaomian with a food truck④ in 2022. His mother-in-law was in charge of cooking, and the food truck became popular. The success made Guo decide to open a restaurant. Last year, his first Kung Fu Daoxiaomian restaurant opened in Paris and it also became a success. He plans to open more restaurants.
For Guo, a bowl of daoxiaomian is more than delicious food. “I really want to promote⑤ Chinese food and culture. I hope more people will join me to help Chinese food and culture go global,” said Guo.
Notes
1. curious / kj ri s/ adj. 好奇的
2. mother-in-law / m r n l / n. 岳母；婆婆
3. budget / b d t/ n. 预算 4. food truck 移动餐车
5. promote /pr m t/ v. 推广
阅读理解题
1. Where is the Kung Fu Daoxiaomian restaurant
A. In Beijing, China.
B. In Paris, France.
C. In New York, America.
D. In Tokyo, Japan.
2. What kind of dish is daoxiaomian
A. A traditional French dish.
B. A traditional Japanese dish.
C. A traditional Chinese dish.
D. A traditional American dish.
3. Who advised Guo Zhanglong to open a restaurant
A. His mother.
B. His mother-in-law.
C. One of his friends.
D. His wife.
4. How did Guo Zhanglong start to sell daoxiaomian at first
A. By opening a big restaurant.
B. By using a food truck.
C. By selling it in a supermarket.
D. By giving it away for free.
5. What does Guo Zhanglong want to do
A. He wants to make more money.
B. He wants to buy more food trucks.
C. He wants to promote Chinese food and culture.
D. He wants to learn more French cooking skills.
参考答案：
1. 答案：B。根据文中“Every day, the Kung Fu Daoxiaomian restaurant in Paris, France, draws long lines of people.”可知功夫刀削面馆在法国巴黎，所以选B。
2. 答案：C。由文中“Many people are curious to have a taste of the traditional Chinese dish — daoxiaomian.”可知刀削面是中国传统美食，选C。
3. 答案：C。根据“One of Guo’s friends loved the food very much and advised Guo to open a restaurant.”可知是郭的一个朋友建议他开餐馆，选C。
4. 答案：B。从“With a small budget, Guo first started to sell daoxiaomian with a food truck in 2022.”可知郭最初是通过移动餐车卖刀削面的，选B。
5. 答案：C。依据“I really want to promote Chinese food and culture. I hope more people will join me to help Chinese food and culture go global,” said Guo.可知郭张龙想要推广中国饮食和文化，选C。

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