Most people drink tea in the world. But tea does not mean the same thing to different people. In different countries, people have different ideas about drinking tea.
In China, for example, tea is often served when people get together. Chinese people drink it at home or in tea houses at any time of the day. They often use hot water to boil tea leaves.
Tea is also important in other Asian countries. People in these countries have a special way of serving tea. They hold a tea ceremony in their houses when important guests come. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in their houses.
In the United States, people usually drink tea at breakfast or they drink it after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make tea. This way is faster and easier than the way of making tea in teapots. In summer, most Americans drink iced tea. They like to put some ice in their tea.
【小题1】Do most people drink tea in the world?【小题2】What do Chinese people often use to boil tea leaves?
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【小题4】When do people usually drink tea in the USA?
【小题5】What kind of tea do most Americans drink in summer?
Chopsticks(or kuaizi in Chinese) are a kind of common tableware in the world, they are widely used in Asia and overseas Chinese Community. Chopsticks are also one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
There are many stories about who may have invented them. About 3000 years ago, our ancestor called Dayu who helped people fight against floods. He was always busy and often ate in the wild. To save time, he used two branches to get the food. He found this way was more convenient than using hands. People followed him to use chopsticks to eat. In fact, the earliest chopsticks were invented more than 3,000 years old ago, dating back to the Shang Dynasty. Around 500 A.D. the use of chopsticks spread from China to some countries in Asia like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. Cun and fen are Chinese units of measurement. 7 cun 6 fen is about 25.3333333cm. They are round at one end and squared at the other. In ancient times, the wealthy had their chopsticks made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials.Nowadays, they are made from different materials.
Although chopsticks are simple sticks, there is some Chinese philosophy(哲学) in them. The round end represents the sky and the squared end represents the earth. They are always used in pair which is full of Chinese best wishes. Chinese like even numbers(偶数) because pair in Chinese is a very lucky word.So a pair of chopsticks can be used as the wedding gift. It means “to have a smart baby soon”.
Meanwhile, there are some customs to use chopsticks while eating. Remember not to use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make a lot of noise. Never use them to point at others or to put them into rice directly. They are considered as impolite manners.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
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In some countries, lunch time often means soup time! However, soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch. What you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country. Let’s see together!
Mexico: Tasting Tortillas (薄玉米饼)
Many children in Mexico eat tortillas for lunch. Most tortillas are made from ground corn. But sometimes wheat flour (面粉) is used. Do you know the shapes of tortillas? Tortillas are usually flat and round, but they can also be made into other shapes. Delicious sauces, called salsas, are often added totacos (玉米卷). These sauces are made from tomatoes, onions and hot peppers.
Russia: Sipping Soup
Winters in Russia are very cold. Maybe that’s why many Russian children eat soup for lunch. Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet (甜菜) soup. Many Russian soups also include potatoes. They are an important crop in Russia. They make soups thick and rich. Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up, so hunger is not a problem.
South Korea: Passing the Pickles (泡菜)
Meals in Korea are made up of many dishes. No matter what else is served, there is always rice. Kimchi (泡菜) is also always on the table. Kimchi is a kind of meat or vegetable. Korean children mix together many dishes at meals. It’s common for their food to be hot and spicy (辣的).
These are what kids are eating for lunch around the world.
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Mexico | Tasting Tortillas | ◆ They are made from ground corn. ◆ They can be made into other shapes ◆ Delicious sauces (salsas) are often added to tacos. |
Russia | Sipping Soup | ◆ Cabbage soup and beet soup are the most ◆ Many Russian soups also include potatoes, making soups thick and rich. ◆ Thick soups help people keep warm and feel |
South Korea | Passing the Pickles | ◆ Many dishes, like rice and Kimchi make up of Korean meals. ◆ Hot and spicy food is |
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