Language and Culture in China
In a Chinese restaurant, what is the purpose of providing guests with a communal bowl for discarding fish bones and shrimp shells?
To offer additional food to guests.
To display the freshness of seafood ingredients.
To maintain cleanliness on individual plates.
To collect leftovers for composting purposes.
What would be an appropriate gift when invited to a dinner at someone's home in China?
A green hat
A sharp kitchen knife set
An umbrella or raincoat
A box of sweets or tea
What type of cuisine would likely use Sichuan peppercorns as an essential ingredient?
Sichuan cuisine
Shanghai cuisine
Cantonese cuisine
Hunan cuisine
按照中国传统习惯,在宴席上轮流敬酒时应先向哪种类型人物敬?
随便任何一个开始都可以.
孩子们或年轻一代.
年长者或高级别官员.
朋友或同龄者.
When discussing regional cuisines at a dinner party with native speakers, which approach best demonstrates cultural understanding and sophistication in conversation?
Focusing solely on the health benefits of certain ingredients used across China.
Comparing taste preferences regarding Sichuan's spiciness or Guangdong's freshness.
Mentioning only Western adaptations of Chinese dishes like General Tso's chicken.
Asserting that all Chinese food tastes similar regardless of region.
In a formal Chinese dining setting, which action demonstrates proper etiquette when using chopsticks?
Passing food directly from one's own chopsticks to someone else's.
Resting them horizontally on the chopstick rest when not in use.
Standing them vertically in a bowl of rice.
Pointing them directly at others while talking.
In traditional Chinese dining etiquette, what should you do if you are offered the last piece of food on a shared plate?
Leave it untouched as a sign of fullness
Offer it to others before taking it yourself
Ask the host to serve more food
Immediately take it for yourself without offering

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《红楼梦》描述了贾宝玉茶前设坛香案, 正确解释这一场景反映出哪个事实?
描绘了民间信仰神灵需要通过设坛来供奉。
体现了古代文人雅集讲究留余地、高雅情趣。
指出了贾宝玉个性强烈反映抵制传统观念。
展示了贾家豪门生活娱乐活动场面复杂。
What is the most appropriate way to thank your host after enjoying a meal at their home?
很好吃,再见! (Hěn hǎo chī, zàijiàn!)
多谢了! (Duō xièle!)
非常感谢您的招待! (Fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de zhāodài!)
挺不错的! (Tǐng bùcuò de!)
What figure of speech is used effectively when promoting regional delicacies like Peking duck to tourists who seek authentic culinary experiences?
Offering factual information about how Peking duck is traditionally prepared and served.
Stating that trying Peking duck is an "absolutely essential experience" when visiting Beijing.
Metaphorically referring to Peking duck as "the epitome of Beijing's rich culinary history."
Telling a story about how Peking duck played a role in ancient royal banquets.