Explore the journey of Chinese cuisine

山東 孫啟祿

主題語境：人與社會

篇幅：380 詞

關鍵詞：Chinese food

1 When I was about to go to China,I was so fascinated that I completely forgot about the food I would be eating during my stay. It wasn't until my Chinese friend brought out chopsticks and told me to practise using them that I realized how difficult it was.My friend laughed,but I had so many questions in my mind.Why don't the Chinese have proper cutlery (餐具)? I had never seen Chinese people using spoons in movies,only chopsticks.I mentally prepared myself for the chopstick journey ahead.

2Upon arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport,my cousin and her friends were already waiting for me.After freshening up at the hotel,we went to a restaurant.Inside,I saw big round tables with several chairs around them.It looked like a place for special occasions or family gatherings.My cousin called the waiter to take our orders.One by one,the dishes arrived.

3The table was quickly filled with more than 10 dishes.It was my first time experiencing such a meal.Based on my previous experience with Chinese food,I thought I should only pick what I could finish.However,the person sitting next to me convinced me to try each dish.Without hesitation,I tasted them one by one.It completely changed my perception of Chinese food.Every dish appealed to my taste,and I couldn't help but eat quickly.

4There is a Chinese proverb,“Eat more vegetables,and less meat.” This wisdom became evident as I explored Chinese cuisine.Chinese dishes are delicately cooked with a variety of leafy vegetables and spices (香料),making them incredibly diverse.Chinese people enjoy eating in groups as a way to relieve stress from their daily routine.This experience opened my heart to more culinary adventures in China.As I traveled from one city to another,I was amazed by the food diversity,from street food to local and upscale restaurants,and even foreign establishments with a hint of Chinese influence.

5In general,Chinese food is creative.Every ingredient seems to be used carefully to create a harmonious and delicious taste.One cannot deny that food is a major source of happiness and a necessity for survival.China won my heart by satisfying my stomach.

Reading Check

1.How did the author feel when asked to use chopsticks?

A.Excited.B.Puzzled.

C.Fascinated.D.Challenged.

2.What was the atmosphere like in the restaurant?

A.It seemed to cater to individuals rather than groups.

B.It was crowded,making it difficult to enjoy the meal.

C.It had a warm atmosphere,ideal for friends or family to get together.

D.It had a formal and serious environment,suitable for business meetings.

3.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A.The change of the author's perception of Chinese food.

B.The author's previous experience with Chinese food.

C.The enthusiastic hospitality of Chinese people at table.

D.The variety of dishes which were served in the Chinese restaurant.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The author prefers Chinese food to Western food.

B.Chinese cuisine heavily relies on vegetables and spices.

C.The author was satisfied with his experience of Chinese food.

D.Chinese food offers a delicious taste and is suitable for Westerners.

?語篇解碼

本文是一篇記敘文，其主題語境為人與社會，屬于飲食與文化的范疇。本文講述了作者來到中國后，品嘗中國美食，體驗中國飲食文化的經歷。

?語言學習

Ⅰ.語料薈萃

Ⅱ.語句分析

1.When I was about to go to China,I was so fascinated that I completely forgot about the food I would be eating during my stay.當我準備去中國的時候，我太著迷了，以至于我完全忘記了在逗留期間要吃的食物。

【點石成金】本句是一個主從復合句。I was so fascinated 是主句，so...that 引導的是結果狀語從句，I would be eating during my stay 是省略了that/which 的限制性定語從句，When引導的是時間狀語從句。

2.It wasn't until my Chinese friend brought out chopsticks and told me to practise using them that I realized how difficult it was.直到我的中國朋友拿出筷子，讓我練習使用筷子，我才意識到這是多么困難。

【點石成金】本句是“It is/was...that...”強調句結構，強調的是until引導的時間狀語從句，how difficult it was是賓語從句。

?語言運用

Ⅰ.例句仿寫

1.從泰山山頂上看，日出太美了，令人驚嘆。

Seen from the top of Mount Tai,the sunrise was ____________________________________.

2.直到他經歷了真正的困難，他才意識到我們對家人的愛很重要。

____________________________________ that he realized the love we had for our families was important.

Ⅱ.寫作實踐

假定你是李華，你的英國朋友David正在中國旅行，他對中國菜很感興趣，你所在的城市將在下周舉辦“中華美食節”，請你寫一封電子郵件邀請他參加這個活動。要點如下：

1.活動安排；

2.邀請并期待對方參加。注意：

1.詞數80左右；

2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

Dear David,

Yours,

Li Hua