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四川省成都市天府新区2024年中考二模英语试题
Chopsticks were invented by ancient Chinese. They are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. Also, they can 1 plastic, metal or other things.
The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably 2 their food in large pots, using twigs (树枝) to take out of it. Over time, 3 the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which 4 turned into chopsticks.
Some people think that the great Chinese thinker Confucius (孔子), who lived from about 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 5 of chopsticks. Confucius believed that chopsticks were safer to use, compared to knives and forks in western countries.
Do you miss the great snacks you had when you were a kid? Do they help you remember your happy childhood?
Sugar Figures | In the old days, there were always some people making sugar figures at the school gate. The maker would take a little maltose (麦芽糖) with a small spoon and draw a figure such as the Monkey King and the White Dragon. It was not expensive, only 1 yuan for each. |
Bubble Gum | Almost every kid loves bubble gum and kids often gathered together to see who got the largest bubble. I still remember my cousin once blew a big bubble and then it broke! Her face was covered with gum. It was cheap. I could get two for 1 yuan. |
Baby Face Ice Cream | It tastes delicious but a little expensive. I remember the price was 2 yuan for each piece which was not easy for me to buy those days. Each time I got one, the happiness would last for several days. |
Malt Sugar Candy | Malt sugar candy is usually called Tangguar in northern China and is offered during the days just before the Spring Festival. It's delicious and cheap, and you could get five pieces for 1 yuan. My friends and I often shared Tangguar with each other in the past. |
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