阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As a Chinese American, noodles have been a big part of my life since I was first able 【小题1】 (eat) solid (固体的) foods. While it isn’t served at every single meal like rice is, we will eat noodles 【小题2】 least 2 or 3 times a week. Sometimes, we will go out for the wonton noodle soup at restaurants that specialize in it, which could 【小题3】 (see) everywhere in the southeastern city of Guangzhou where I was born, and in Chinatown in Boston where we often go after 【小题4】 (move) to Massachusetts when I was very young.
Noodles are part of everyday life in Chinese culture. Besides, they also hold a lot of symbolism (象征意义) when eaten during significant 【小题5】 (event).In China, noodles are often eaten on birthdays and at 【小题6】 start of the Lunar New Year. In fact, they symbolize longevity and good 【小题7】 (healthy) for the year ahead.
The main concern is flavor and texture (口感) when you’re eating noodles. Rice noodles — my favorite— taste best when they are smooth, not too hard, yet not too soft. The sauce (调味汁) or soup 【小题8】 is ready for the noodles should have a nice balance of flavors. Slurping (吃时发出啧啧的声音) is not only allowed but also 【小题9】 (strong) encouraged, because it 【小题10】 (mean) you’re enjoying the noodles you’re eating.