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【盐仓24秋】外研版（2024）英语七年级上册A本Unit 4 Time to celebrate 第五课时 Reading for writing(1—2
Chinese dumplings are one of the traditional foods in China. They look like ancient Chinese gold ingots(锭), which mean"rich". Chinese dumplings were first invented(发明) by Zhang Zhongjing in the Han Dynasty. He first used them for medical purposes(目的). Zhang used dumplings with mutton(羊肉) for the patients'ear chilblain.
As time went by, dumplings became popular in the north of China, and now making dumplings on New Year's Eve has become a Chinese tradition. On New Year's Eve, family members get together to make dumplings. They may put a coin(硬币) in one of the dumplings. If someone eats the coin, he or she will have the best luck in the coming new year. Chinese dumplings are also popular in other Chinese holidays or festivals.
In the past, people couldn't often eat dumplings because they were very poor. But now Chinese people are richer and richer, so we can eat dumplings at any time.
Almost everyone in China likes dumplings. There are many kinds of fillings in dumplings, such as dumplings with meat and vegetables, and some with sugar, eggs and seafood. I like dumplings with vegetables and pork better than any other kind, especially eating them with vinegar.
Making dumplings is a teamwork. People usually make dumplings at home. If you have no time to make dumplings, you can buy them from any supermarket. But on Chinese lunar New Year's Eve, making dumplings with family members means happiness and reunion. And now many foreigners also like Chinese dumplings. They eat dumplings and even learn to make dumplings.
I hope dumplings will be loved by people all over the world.
Lonely Planet made a list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2024. Here are four of them.
Paris, France | Paris took centre stage for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics(残奥会), providing visitors a new way to visit one of the world's most-loved cities. |
Nairobi, Kenya | Kenya's capital is developing as a global centre of culture, offering wonderful travel experiences. Its national park with wildlife is not far from the city centre, and you will have an unforgettable trip there. |
Montréal, Canada | Montréal has festivals and arts events all year round. This year, new museums, more restaurants and transport make it more enjoyable and easier to travel. |
Manaus, Brazil | An exciting adventure waits for you in Manaus. The Amazon(亚马逊)area's largest city lies on the blackwater river—the Negro River. Plenty of endangered wild animals find their home there. |
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