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Dumplings are a kind of traditional Chinese food loved by many people around the world. They are small pieces of dough filled with different kinds of meat, vegetables, or both. But do you know how dumplings came into being?
The history of dumplings is said to date back over 1,800 years. They were first made by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in ancient China. At that time, many people were suffering from cold weather and hunger in winter. Their ears often got very cold and some even got sick because of it. Zhang Zhongjing wanted to help them. He made a kind of "medicine ear" with lamb, pepper, and some herbs. He put the filling inside pieces of dough and shaped them like ears. People ate these "medicine ears" and felt warmer. Gradually, this food became a popular dish called dumplings.
In China, dumplings have special meanings. During the Spring Festival, almost every family makes and eats dumplings. They believe that dumplings can bring good luck and happiness. Some people even put a coin inside one dumpling. If you eat the dumpling with the coin, it means you will be very lucky in the coming year.
As time went by, dumplings spread to other countries. In Japan, dumplings are called "gyoza". In Korea, they have their own style of dumplings too. Today, you can find dumplings in many restaurants around the world. People also make dumplings at home, and there are so many different fillings to choose from, like pork and cabbage, beef and carrot, or even seafood. Dumplings are not just a kind of delicious food. They carry Chinese history and culture, which makes them a symbol of Chinese traditions.
( )1. Who first created dumplings according to the text?
A. A famous cook.
B. Zhang Zhongjing.
C. Ancient sick people.
D. People in Japan.
( )2. Why did Zhang Zhongjing make "medicine ears"?
A. To celebrate a festival.
B. To teach cooking skills.
C. To sell them for money.
D. To help people stay warm and healthy.
( )3. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To tell us how to make different kinds of dumplings at home.
B. To introduce the different names of dumplings in other countries.
C. To compare the styles of dumplings in China, Japan and Korea.
D. To show that dumplings have spread worldwide and show their cultural significance.
( )4. In the sentence "He… shaped them like ears" (Paragraph 2), what does "them" refer to?
A. The people's ears.
B. The pieces of dough.
C. The herbs and pepper.
D. The coins in dumplings.
( )5. What can we infer about dumplings from their spread to other countries?
A. They are only popular in cold weather.
B. They have adapted to different cultures.
C. Their original recipe remains unchanged worldwide.
D. They are mainly served as a medical treatment now.
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Dumplings are a kind of traditional Chinese food loved by many people around the world. They are small pieces of dough filled with different kinds of meat, vegetables, or both. But do you know how dumplings came into being?
The history of dumplings is said to date back over 1,800 years. They were first made by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in ancient China. At that time, many people were suffering from cold weather and hunger in winter. Their ears often got very cold and some even got sick because of it. Zhang Zhongjing wanted to help them. He made a kind of "medicine ear" with lamb, pepper, and some herbs. He put the filling inside pieces of dough and shaped them like ears. People ate these "medicine ears" and felt warmer. Gradually, this food became a popular dish called dumplings.
In China, dumplings have special meanings. During the Spring Festival, almost every family makes and eats dumplings. They believe that dumplings can bring good luck and happiness. Some people even put a coin inside one dumpling. If you eat the dumpling with the coin, it means you will be very lucky in the coming year.
As time went by, dumplings spread to other countries. In Japan, dumplings are called "gyoza". In Korea, they have their own style of dumplings too. Today, you can find dumplings in many restaurants around the world. People also make dumplings at home, and there are so many different fillings to choose from, like pork and cabbage, beef and carrot, or even seafood. Dumplings are not just a kind of delicious food. They carry Chinese history and culture, which makes them a symbol of Chinese traditions.
( )1. Who first created dumplings according to the text?
A. A famous cook.
B. Zhang Zhongjing.
C. Ancient sick people.
D. People in Japan.
( )2. Why did Zhang Zhongjing make "medicine ears"?
A. To celebrate a festival.
B. To teach cooking skills.
C. To sell them for money.
D. To help people stay warm and healthy.
( )3. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To tell us how to make different kinds of dumplings at home.
B. To introduce the different names of dumplings in other countries.
C. To compare the styles of dumplings in China, Japan and Korea.
D. To show that dumplings have spread worldwide and show their cultural significance.
( )4. In the sentence "He… shaped them like ears" (Paragraph 2), what does "them" refer to?
A. The people's ears.
B. The pieces of dough.
C. The herbs and pepper.
D. The coins in dumplings.
( )5. What can we infer about dumplings from their spread to other countries?
A. They are only popular in cold weather.
B. They have adapted to different cultures.
C. Their original recipe remains unchanged worldwide.
D. They are mainly served as a medical treatment now.
答案
B
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; D
; B
; B
; D
; D
; B
; B
