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高二新题型练习The worlds best ethnic foodHow can you travel the world _1_ leaving your own country?_2_(visit)an ethnic restaurant! _3_(try) foods from other countries is a great way to experience different cultures. People around the world have unique and creative ways of preparing food. The ingredients they use 4 surprise you.So what are the worlds best ethnic foods? Everyone has his or her own personal favorites, and so do we. The following are the worlds three best ethnic foods-other than Chinese food, of course!ITALIAN When you visit an Italian restaurant, order a pasta(意大利面食) dish. The Italians have hundreds of ways of preparing this food. Pastas usually come with flavorful tomato or cream sauces, which give the dishes a powerful, rich flavor. There are also different kinds of cheese.When ordering Italian food, you choose one main dish for yourself. You may, however, order an appetizer to share with everyone at the table.MEXICAN Whats great about Mexican food? Most of it you can pick up and eat with your hands!One major Mexican food is the tortilla(尤指墨西哥人食用的玉米薄饼). Mexican chefs mold this corn or flour-based material into round, flat shapes. The tortilla then gets filled with ingredients such as cheese, meat, sour cream, beans and other vegetables. Tortilla dishes can be fried, baked or toasted. Dont forget to add hot sauce-Mexican food is great _5_ a bit of spice!INDIAN India is the land of curries and strong flavors. You can smell a good Indian restaurant even _6_ you walk through the door!The eating method of Indian food also takes a bit of getting used to. Peal off some flat fried bread and use this “spoon” to get food from a shared dish. You can finish the meal with Indian-style milk tea.While Chinese food is great, try something new and expand your horizons. After all, variety is the spice of life!1.without 2. Visit 3.trying 4.may 5. With 6.before The global drinkTea, the global drink, is consumed around the world more than any other drink _ water. _(originate) in China, tea has long established _ as the national drink of this country, the nation with the biggest population on earth.A century before the birth of Christ, tea was described in Chinese texts as a health drink that made one live longer. Tea is still being regarded as such. Scientific studies have suggested that drinking five cups of tea a day can be compared to _(have)two servings of vegetables. _ green and black teas are claimed to be effective for preventing cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly disease. There is only one point people need to be aware of when they drink tea-it should not be drunk along with meals. This is _ an element _(contain) in tea can interfere with the bodys absorption of iron.Tea, a popular drink in China and many other countries, is carefully prepared according to local customs. The Chinese put loose tea in teapots, _(add) boiling water, and serve it in teacups. The strong tea from Chinas Fujian Province is drunk in tiny cups before dinner. Lighter teas with jasmine, rose or other flowers, are special to Chinas Changjiang River regions. These are usually served after dinner to help digestion.In England people use teabags and mugs. Many English people, tramelling away from home, feel at a loss if their favorite teabags are not available. Afternoon tea in England is still a time-honored tradition. Its a good opportunity for people to socialize or discuss business matters, _now more young people prefer a cola.In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held _ people are drinking tea. The ceremony, usually _(hold)in a teahouse_ back to the sixteenth century. Guests follow strict rules _(set)up then and the tea used is a powdered green tea. Though still practiced today, the tea ceremony may not be as popular _ it used to be. Young Japanese tend to favor other drinks.KEYS:1. Except 2.originating 3. Itself 4.having 5.both 6.because 7.contained 8.add 9. Though 10.while 11.held 12.dates 13.set 14.as