The Real Chinese Food

In China, there're many different kinds of food. Some of them are very popular. Dumplings are the real Chinese food. Now let's talk about them, OK?

Everyone in China likes dumplings very much, and there are many different kinds of dumplings. Some have meat and vegetables in them, others have sugar( 糖 ), eggs and so on. I like dumplings with vegetables and pork best.

Usually people make dumplings at home. If you have no time to make them, you can buy them in any supermarkets. Then you take them home and eat them with vinegar.

The Spring Festival is very important in China. When it comes, we make dumplings, usually we put a coin ( 硬币 ) in a dumpling. If one eats the dumpling with the coin in it, he will be lucky in the year.

Now tell me, do you like dumplings?

Welcome to China, we'll ask you to eat the real Chinese food: dumplings.

1.In China, _______ are the real Chinese food.

A. noodles B. dumplingsC. moon cakes D. only vegetables

2.The writer likes dumplings with ______ best.

A. meat B. seafood

C. vegetables and pork D. vegetables

3.You can buy dumplings in a supermarket when ______.

A. you have time B. you are happy

C. you are busy D. you are hungry

4.The word “vinegar” in the sentence means _____.

A. 糖 B. 酱油 C. 辣椒 D. 醋

5.What will people feel if they eat the dumplings with coins in them?

A. They’ll feel unhappy.B. They’ll be angry.

C. They’ll feel lucky. D. They’ll be sad.

My dad was driving to the city center to shop and I was going along for the ride. At least that was what I had told him—   1  I had an important question to ask—that had been on my mind for a couple of weeks and this was the first time I had been able to   2  with him alone.
“Dad…”I started. And   3 .
“Yes?” he said.
“The kids say there is no Father Christmas. They say I’m   4  to believe in Father Christmas anymore…it’s only for little kids. But I believe what you told me. Father Christmas is __5 . He is, isn’t he, Dad?”
“The real life and spirit of this magical elf (精灵) lives forever in your heart, my heart, Mom’s heart and in the hearts and minds of   6  people who believe in the joy that giving to others brings. The real   7  of Father Christmas becomes what you can give rather what you get. Once you understand this and it becomes   8  of you, Father Christmas becomes even more exciting and more magical because you come to   9  the magic comes from you when Father Christmas lives in your heart. Do you understand what I am   10  to tell you?”
My heart was filled with pride and I’m sure my eyes were shining with   11 .” Of course, Dad. I want him to be in my heart, just like he’s in yours. I love you, Daddy. You’re the best Father Christmas who has   12  been in the whole world.”
When it comes time in my life to   13  the reality of Father Christmas to my children, I hope that I will be as eloquent (有口才) and   14  as my dad was the day I learned that the spirit of Father Christmas doesn’t wear a red   15 . And I hope they will accept me as I did that day. I’m sure they will.

Eric was standing in front of a large, gray house in the countryside. He had just been dropped off by his mum, who left after telling him that he was going to ?? the next twelve days there with no TV, no mobile phone and worst of all—no ???? .

Just then, a man appeared* at the gate of the house. When he saw Eric, he went up to him immediately*. "I'm ????? you are Eric. Welcome to Camp Reboot," said the man proudly. "I'm Tony, the camp leader*, but you will ????? me 'Sir'. Now you tell me ????? you're here."

Eric quickly replied, "My mum made me ?????? here!" When Tony looked angrily ????? him and did not say ???? , Eric realized his mistake and added, "Sir!"

?? "And do you know why your mother sent ??? here? Asked Tony.

?? "She thinks I spend too much time online—that I can't live without the Internet... Sir," answered Eric. "It's not just her opinion. It's the ????? ! Look at you—tired, unhealthy and certainly not getting ????? sleep. You're here because you think your world on the Internet is much ????? than the real world. But you're wrong! The real world has much more to offer. At Camp Reboot, you're going to go hiking, boating, rock-climbing and stay outdoors most of the? ????? ," said Tony.

?? Eric's heart broke.

?? "But it's not going be all fun and games." Tony continued. " We have rules here. ????? you break them, you'll never be sent home ????? ! Instead, you'll have to sweep the floor, wash the dishes or do an extra hour of exercise!"

? "Oh, my God!" cried Eric. "What have you got me into, Mum?"

1.A. save????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. keep????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. show????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. spend???

2.A. radio????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. camera????????????? ????????????? C. book????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. computer

3.A. sad????????????? ????????????? ?? B. sure????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. anxious????????????? ????????????? D. surprised?

4.A. call????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. make????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. wish????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. name?

5.A. what????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. how ????????????? ??? ????????????? C. why????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. when?

6.A. attempt????????????? ????????????? ?? B. pretend????????????? ????????????? ??? C. escape????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. come

7.A. at????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. on????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. in????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. to?

8.A. something ????????????? ????????????? B. anything????????????? ????????????? C. everything????????????? ????????????? D. nothing

9.A. it?? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. you? ????????????? ????????????? ??? C. him? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. her

10.A. answer ????????????? ????????????? B. story????????????? ????????????? ????????????? C. truth????????????? ??? ????????????? D. excuse

11.A. short? ????????????? ?? B. quick ????????????? ????????????? ??? C. enough?? ????????????? ????????????? D. terrible

12.A. older ????????????? ?? B. darker????????????? ????????????? ?? C. poorer?? ????????????? ????????????? D. better

13.A. time????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. life? ????????????? ????????????? ?? C. year????????????? ????????????? ??? D. month

14.A. If ????????????? ????????????? ?? B. Until?? ????????????? ????????????? C. Before??? ????????????? ????????????? D. While

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Hey! Mother's Day is coming. Have you planned something good for your mom? If not, try one of these tips.

　　What's Her Favorite?

　　Most teens don't know what their mom's favorite is. You do? Then, what are you waiting for? Buy her something she likes and wrap it carefully. The best time to give her that is while she is sleeping at night. Put it on the drawer next to her so that when she wakes up she'll be surprised to see it.

　　Treat a Queen

　　Your house is a palace with a king and queen (it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor). Our mother is the real queen in our life and in our family though her duties make her look like she is not. Give the lady a day off and you can do the housework.

　　Because of stress and the problems that she is facing right now, she doesn't look good any more. Perhaps you could take some of your savings to treat her in a salon or the department store. Then, choose nice clothes that would make her look beautiful!

　　Have Some of Your Time

Our mothers have special memories in mind. It is the time that they gave birth to their healthy baby. How about you? What's your best moment with her? Have you ever had a good time with your mother not talking about your problems and arguments? Have you ever told her how much you thank her for the life she gave to you, the time she cared for you? Maybe you can tell her how happy you are when she was there looking after you during your painful days in your life.

Tell the magic words

Life is short. We don't know what will happen tomorrow. Those three words can make her heart jump for joy, you know? Just tell her “I love you!” and it would make her smile so sweetly. Just try! We don't want to miss a thing, right?