Question

Zhang Zhaojie, a 13-year-old schoolboy in Xiamen enjoyed many snacks during Spring Festival. “I love chocolate and chips very much. They are high in sugar and fat. But I can’t help eating them,” Zhang said.

Recently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It said that peanuts, walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, and jelly, potato chips and lollipops(棒棒糖) are “bad”. Almost every kid on the planet loves snacks, and they seldom care how healthy they are. Although some snacks like chocolate and candy are found everywhere, others are unique(独特的) to a country or a culture.

In Japan, Matcha(抹茶) is a kind of green tea powder. It’s made from tea leaves and can be used with ice cream or cakes. In fact, Matcha originated in China but took off in Japan. Biscuits or cookies covered with chocolate are also a Japanese favorite.

Potato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are cheap but tasty. But they are high in calories and eating too much may make you fat. Popcorn(爆米花) is another typical snack. People eat it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas also sell Popcorn.

In the UK, many people sit down for snacks at around 4 p.m. every day. They call it “afternoon tea”. Traditional afternoon tea is biscuits and tea. People also have scones(烤饼) with jam and cream, which is probably the most classic English snack.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 tea leaves

 chocolate

 Potato chips and French fries

 seeing movies

 jam and cream

【解析】短文大意：这篇短文主要介绍了几个国家的特色小食品以及与其有关的饮食文化。

 根据第三段In Japan, Matcha(抹茶) is a kind of green tea powder. It’s made from tea leaves and can be used with ice cream or cakes.描述，可知填tea leaves，茶叶。

 根据第三段Biscuits or cookies covered with chocolate are also a Japanese favorite.描述，可知填chocolate，巧克力。

 根据第四段Potato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are cheap but tasty. 描述，可知填：Potato chips and French fries，炸薯片和炸薯条。

 根据第四段Popcorn(爆米花) is another typical snack. People eat it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas also sell Popcorn.描述，可知填：seeing movies，看电影。

 根据最后一段People also have scones(烤饼) with jam and cream,描述，可知填：jam and cream，果酱和奶油。