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.

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_________________