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Mapo tofu is a popular and delicious Sichuan-style dish. Here’s how to make it. First, prepare some soft tofu, minced meat ( 碎肉;肉末), usual-ly beef or pork, and bean paste ( 豆瓣酱), garlic, ginger( 姜), and chili powder( 辣椒粉). Next, cut the tofu into small pieces and boil them in hot water for a few minutes to remove the smell. Then, heat some oil in a pan, add the minced meat and stir-fry until it changes colour. Put in the garlic and ginger, and fry for a while. Add the bean paste and chili powder. Pour in some water and bring it to a boil. Put the tofu into the pan gently. Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Finally, add some green onions on top.

()1. What kind of tofu do we need to make Mapo tofu?
A. Hard tofu.
B. Soft tofu.
C. Firm tofu.
D. Dried tofu.
()2. What should we do first with the tofu?
A. Cut it into small pieces.
B. Boil it in hot water.
C. Put it in the pan.
D. Add some green onions on top.
()3. When do we add the minced meat?
A. After boiling the tofu.
B. Before adding garlic and ginger.
C. After adding the bean paste.
D. Before heating the oil in the pan.
()4. What do we add on top of the Mapo tofu at last?
A. Chopped green onions.
B. Chili powder.
C. Minced meat.
D. Chopped cilantro ( 香菜).
()5. According to the passage , which of the following is correct?
A. We can use chicken meat to make Mapo tofu.
B. We don’t need garlic.
C. Boiling the tofu can remove the smell.
D. We should cook the Mapo tofu over high heat for a long time.

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C