Explore the journey of Chinese cuisine

山东 孙启禄

主题语境：人与社会

篇幅：380 词

关键词：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.

➢语篇解码

本文是一篇记叙文，其主题语境为人与社会，属于饮食与文化的范畴。本文讲述了作者来到中国后，品尝中国美食，体验中国饮食文化的经历。

➢语言学习

Ⅰ.语料荟萃

Ⅱ.语句分析

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.当我准备去中国的时候，我太着迷了，以至于我完全忘记了在逗留期间要吃的食物。

【点石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。I was so fascinated 是主句，so...that 引导的是结果状语从句，I would be eating during my stay 是省略了that/which 的限制性定语从句，When引导的是时间状语从句。

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.直到我的中国朋友拿出筷子，让我练习使用筷子，我才意识到这是多么困难。

【点石成金】本句是“It is/was...that...”强调句结构，强调的是until引导的时间状语从句，how difficult it was是宾语从句。

➢语言运用

Ⅰ.例句仿写

1.从泰山山顶上看，日出太美了，令人惊叹。

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

2.直到他经历了真正的困难，他才意识到我们对家人的爱很重要。

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

Ⅱ.写作实践

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David正在中国旅行，他对中国菜很感兴趣，你所在的城市将在下周举办“中华美食节”，请你写一封电子邮件邀请他参加这个活动。要点如下：

1.活动安排；

2.邀请并期待对方参加。注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear David,

Yours,

Li Hua