Ginseng
Ginseng has
always been an important part of Chinese medicine. In the past, only royal
families and the rich could afford it. Ginseng roots have a pleasant smell and
a bitter taste. The roots cannot be harvested until they are six years old. The
value of ginseng depends on its shape, color, taste, feel and the place it is
grown. Generally, wild ginseng is considered superior to ginseng grown in
fields. People used to believe that heavenly spirits planted the ginseng plant
giving it a soul. Thus people were not allowed to talk when they went to pick
ginseng fearing it might hear them and hide. Then people put up poles around
the ginseng to make sure it did not run away.
( ) 1. What do ginseng roots taste like?
(A) Sweet. (B) Bitter. (C) Sour. (D) Salty.
( ) 2. Which of the following aspects would
increase the value of ginseng?
(A) Its
moisture. (B) Its leaves. (C) How dry it is. (D) Its location.
( ) 3. Which of the following is NOT true
about ginseng?
(A) Ginseng is
a kind of plant.
(B) Ginseng
used to be very expensive.
(C) Ginseng
grown in fields is better than wild ginseng.
(D) It takes
more than five years for ginseng to become mature.
Garlic
Many Taiwanese people
use garlic when they cook food. Does garlic only _1_ you of food and vampires?
According to the _2_ Preventive Medicine, a 3500-year-old Egyptian document
claimed that the Egyptians thought that garlic was a useful for treating _3_
diseases. It was said that the slaves who worked for the _4_ ate a great _5_ of
garlic to keep fit and healthy. Romans regarded garlic as a _6_ that could
change people's moods.
Today,
researchers are still studying the _7_ of garlic for lowering blood pressure
and protecting the heart. They are also considering its possibility of being _8_
as a painkiller or to kill germs. Other than _9_ uses, garlic brings out the _10_
of many dishes. In addition, there is no fat in garlic.
(A) drug (B) used (C)
amount (D) flavors (E) magazine
(F) king (G) heart (H)
effects (I) medical (J) remind
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____
6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____
( ) 1. Which of the following is NOT true?
(A) The
Egyptians thought it was healthy to eat garlic.
(B) The Romans
thought garlic could raise people's blood pressure.
(C) Garlic can
be used to add flavor to food.
(D) People do
not need to worry about the fat garlic contains.
( ) 2. According to a 3500-year-old document,
what did Egyptians believe about garlic?
(A) It could
lower blood pressure. (B)
It was a pain-killer.
(C) It would
leave a sweet smell in one's mouth. (D) It could treat heart diseases.
( ) 3. According to the passage, what does
"fit" (Line 5) mean?
(A) To be
suitable. (B)
To be ready to do things.
(C) To be in
good health. (D)
To try on clothes.
Traditional
Chinese Feasts
There are
several things to note when attending a traditional Chinese feast. _1_ They are
arranged mostly according to one's age, social status, or their position within
the family. _2_ Once seated, guests will stand up and hold their drinks with
both hands to show their appreciation to the host. _3_ The honored guest is the
first to eat. _4_ There is a small bone plate for each guest. _5_ This prevents
the food from dropping.
(A) This action
is repeated three times.
(B) Seats are
arranged in a special order.
(C) When
picking up food, a spoon is held under the chopsticks.
(D) The honored
guest will take a seat that faces the door.
(E) The dishes
will be served from the left side of the honored guest.
( ) 1. According to the passage, which of the
following is NOT true?
(A) To show
respect, the host takes the seat next to the door.
(B) The Chinese
usually use chopsticks as well as spoons when eating their meals.
(C) Before
meals, guests usually hold their drinks to show appreciation to the host.
(D) There is
usually a small bone plate on the table for each guest.
( ) 2. Which of the following is NOT a
consideration in deciding seat arrangements?
(A) Age. (B)
Social status. (C) Family name. (D) The position within the family.
( ) 3. Which of the following is TRUE?
(A) The dishes
can be served in any way as long as it is convenient.
(B) Any guest
can start eating as soon as the dishes are served.
(C) The small
plate in front of everyone is used to place chopsticks.
(D) All guests
should take their seats in an appropriate order.
Japanese Table Manners
There are
certain rules you have to note when you eat meals in Japan. Never use
chopsticks to pass food to someone in Japan. You are supposed to pass them the
plate instead. If you take food from a shared plate, do not use the ends of
your chopsticks that go in your mouth. Eat sushi pieces in one bite. Hands, in
addition to chopsticks, can be used to eat sushi. Never leave rice after meals.
Leaving any kind of food is considered rude, but leaving rice is especially so.
In Japan, you start eating after saying "Itadakimasu (I will
receive)" and finish with "Gochiso sama deshita. (Thank you for the
feast, when having noodles or soup, one had better slurp. Explanations Burping
is considered bad manners. Blowing your nose at the table is also considered
very rude.
( ) 1. According to the passage, which of the
following is TRUE?
(A) Japanese
people can use chopsticks to eat sushi.
(B) Japanese
people usually eat sushi in two bites.
(C) Japanese
people encourage burping.
(D) It is
considered polite to pass food to someone using chopsticks.
( ) 2. What do the Japanese think about
leaving rice after a meal?
(A) They think
it is considerate.
(B) They think
that leaving rice is OK, but not the food.
(C) They think
it is rude.
(D) They never
eat rice, but sushi.
( ) 3. When should one say
"Itadakimasu"?
(A) Before
eating. (B) After dessert. (C) After eating. (D) Never.
( ) 4. Humans are _____ act civilized, but
they don't always do so.
(A) supposed to (B) had better (C) in addition to
( ) 5. Judy bought some drinks _____ the food
she had bought.
(A) supposed to (B) had better (C) in addition to
( ) 6. You _____ not cheat in your college
exam.
(A) supposed to (B) had better (C) in addition to
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