Language and Culture in China
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.
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.
When dining in China, where is the most appropriate seat for the guest of honor to be seated?
Facing the entrance
Nearest to the restroom
Closest to the kitchen
By a window or balcony
In a traditional Chinese meal setting, what does it signify if someone keeps refilling your tea cup without being asked?
They are being polite and attentive to your needs.
They want you to leave soon.
They do not like the tea themselves.
They think you are thirsty.
Which response accurately provides an opinion regarding banquet seating using a resultative verb complement related to etiquette?
在宴会上,大家一般不注意坐在哪里就聚在一起吃了起来。
大家已经预定了座位所以进入宴会厅直接吃晚餐就可以了。
客人按照地位高低坐好以后,宴会才可以开始。
客人可以随便找地方坐下因为宴会非常随意。
In a persuasive essay about traditional dining etiquette, which technique would subtly underscore the importance of respecting age hierarchy during mealtimes?
Offering a step-by-step explanation of seating arrangements based on seniority.
Comparing ancient dining traditions with contemporary fast-food culture.
Using anecdotal evidence to illustrate incidents where honoring elders led to harmonious family gatherings.
Citing statistical data regarding generational attitudes toward dining customs.
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

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Which phrase would be most appropriate for a student to use when complimenting an intricate dish prepared by their host during a homestay?
“挺好吃的,应该怎么做?”(It’s tasty; how do you make it?)
“这个菜做得可以,跟餐馆的差不多。”(This dish is okay; it’s almost like restaurant quality.)
“您做的菜真有特色,手艺非常棒!”(Your cooking is really unique, great skills!)
“味道还行,但是我的家乡菜更好吃。”(It tastes fine, but my hometown food is better.)
When presented with a menu written entirely in Chinese characters at a traditional banquet, which skill would best help a student understand the dishes offered?
Applying rules for composing formal letter writing.
Identifying common food-related characters and radicals.
Recalling phrases commonly used in everyday greetings.
Using knowledge of numbers to determine prices.
What type of cuisine would likely use Sichuan peppercorns as an essential ingredient?
Sichuan cuisine
Shanghai cuisine
Cantonese cuisine
Hunan cuisine