Question

Many people in America love Chinese food. However, their Chinese food” is very different from ours.

America is a country with different people and cultures. People come from around the world and join together there. Many of them bring their traditions with them. Chinese food arrived in America in the 1850s. At that time, many Chinese couldn’t find a job in America.

To make a living. some of them opened restaurants. Over the years, Chinese food has become more and more popular. However, they have made many changes according to American people’s taste.

One of the changes is about the cooking ways. In America, many “Chinese dishes” are cooked through frying. In China, few dishes are cooked in this way. Stewing(炖), steaming and boiling are more usual.

Another big change lies in the ingredients. Cooks in America often use onions and tomatoes in “Chinese food.” In China, cooks use these ingredients much less often

In addition, traditional Chinese food uses more kinds of meat. Chinese people eat duck blood, chicken feet, pig ears and even snakes. Most American people wouldn’t choose to cat these things. Traditional Chinese food also has a stronger taste.

In China, you can’t find some popular “Chinese dishes” in America at all. In Chinese restaurants, there is no Sweet ‘n’ Sour Chicken. The Fortune Cookie is an American invention too!

1.When did Chinese food arrive in America?

A.In 1850. B.In 1950.

C.In the mid-18lh century. D.In the mid-19th century.

2.Why did Chinese open restaurants when they arrived in America?

A.Because Americans love Chinese food.

B.Because Chinese love cooking food.

C.Because Chinese couldn’t find a job in America.

D.Because Americans wanted to change their food.

3.Which of the following are the changes of the Chinese food in America according to the passage?

a. The cooking ways b. The ingredients of the food

c. The kinds of meat d. The cooking time of the dishes

A.abc B.abd C.bcd D.acd

4.What does the writer think of the Chinese dishes in America?

A.He prefers the Chinese dishes in America to Chinese traditional ones.

B.He thinks the Chinese dishes in America are quite different from ours.

C.He thinks the traditional Chinese dishes are more popular in America.

D.He thinks the Chinese dishes in America can be easily found in China.

Answer 1