Chinese Dumpling (Jiao zi) is a traditional Chinese Food, which is essential（基本）during holidays in Northern China. Chinese dumpling becomes one of the most widely loved foods in China. This is because of many reasons. Here is a list of them.

　　Since（因为）the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar（与...相似）to ancient（古代）Chinese gold or silver ingots（银锭）, they symbolize（象征）wealth（财富）Traditionally, the members of a family get together to make dumplings during the New Year's Eve. They may hide（藏）a coin in one of the dumplings. The person who finds the coin will likely（很可能）have a good fortune（好运）in the New Year. Chinese dumpling is also popular in other Chinese holidays or festivals, so it is part of the Chinese culture or tradition.

　　Delicacy（美味佳肴）-Chinese dumpling is a delicious food. You can make a variety（多样，花样）of Chinese dumplings using meat or vegetables Some use pork or shrimp, and others use chicken

　　Family Link-Making dumplings is really a team work. Usually all family members will join the work. I started to make dumplings when I was a kid（小孩）in my family, so most Chinese like me know how to make dumplings I am very good at making dumplings, particularly making skins（皮）, which is the hardest part of making dumplings.

　　Sending Off（送行）Friends-Chinese dumpling is often the food for sending off friends or family members away. People hope they will have a good trip. I guess this is another tradition.

(2) We eat ________ in Spring Festival because they are the symbol（象征）of the wealth.

(4) Why most Chinese know how to make dumplings?

A．Because we started to make dumplings when we were kids in our family

B．Because we are good at learning the new things.

C．Because Chinese people are working hard.

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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?

英汉词组互译（共10分，每小题0.5分）

1.hardly ever____________________

2.care about____________________

3.quite a few___________________

4.bring out____________________

5.as long as____________________

6.be similar to...________________

7.so far___________________

8.take sb’s place________________

9.have … in common____________

10.make up____________________

11.至少__________________        

12.当然_______________________

13.垃圾食品__________________

14.与…不同__________________

15.小学_______________________

16.例如_______________________

17.发挥作用，有影响____________

18.动作影片___________________

19.乔装打扮___________________

20.查明，弄清_________________