Every country has its own taboos (禁忌). When you visit 1 countries, you' d better know their taboos. Let's learn about some taboos in France and India.
France
Speak French. Don't expect Frenchmen to 2 you in English or other languages. They are proud of their 3. They only speak French in their own country.
Don't finish your meal 4. If you do it, people will not be 5. The Frenchmen are also proud of their 6, so they usually eat slowly. Sometimes the lunch even lasts for three 7!
Choose your gift wisely. Frenchmen like flowers very much, but they don't like the color of yellow. If you are going to visit French friends, you can 8 them blue, white, red flowers.
India
Don't complain about Indian food. When you go to a restaurant and eat there, never say the food bad. If you really don't like the food, just don't eat it. You can 9 it on the table. Don't tell the owner of the restaurant that you don't like the food, or the owner will get angry.
Don't make sounds during the meal. In India, people usually don't like talking while they are 10. So you had better not talk to them, or they may get angry sometimes.
These days many people are interested in losing weight. It is very popular among people, especially young people. Everybody hopes to become thin quickly. Some people even take medicine. Do you know how to control weight? Well… diet and exercise are the right answers. Please read and remember the following tips.
Tip 1 You should eat only when you are hungry. Don't eat if you don't feel hungry.
Tip 2 You should eat only food that is good for your health. Don't eat junk food such as hamburgers and French fries.
Tip 3 It is better to prepare your own food instead of eating out. When you eat out, you may eat too much. That can make you become fatter.
Tip 4 Don't forget to think about changing your lifestyle. For example, turn off the TV and the computer and take some exercise every day.
Remember not to be too strict with yourself. Give yourself some free time to find the best way to control your weight.
A: Michael, you look so excited today.
B: We're going to have a food festival next Sunday.
A:
B: I want to cook chicken soup.
A: Sounds great.
B: Sure. First, cut the chicken into small pieces.
A: It's easy.
B: Wash it and make sure that it's clean.
A: What shall I do then?
B:
A: What do I need to do after that?
B: Finally, add salt and green onion into the soup.
A: It's fun. I'm sure many people will like it.
B: I hope so.
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A. How could I make it? B. What are you going to do for the festival? C. Boil the chicken for twenty minutes. D. What should I do next? E. Put it into a pot of water and boil it. F. When are you going to have it? G. Could you tell me how to make it? |
