Engleski A - 2014./15. ljeto - Task 4
Task 4
Questions 25-32
Read the text about food in Hong Kong.
For questions 25-32, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space.
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Get stuffed in Hong Kong
Among its numerous attractions, China has always boasted a long culinary tradition. There are (0) A many cuisines in China as there are regions, which gives a huge variety of colours and tastes, (25) __ of which are considered extremely exotic by visiting tourists.
Due to its rich history, Hong Kong has always been particularly food conscious. It is hard to have a conversation in Hong Kong (26) __ mentioning food, especially when many still greet each other by asking, "Have you eaten yet?" Cantonese is by far the most popular Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong, but Chiu Chow, Shanghainese, Sichuanese and Northern Chinese are also widely available.
Cantonese cuisine is famously fresh: there is an emphasis on (27) __ fresh meat. Simple techniques such as steaming and stir-frying (28) __ the ingredients to retain their delicate and well-balanced flavours. The cuisine is famous (29) __ goose and seafood dishes. Shanghainese cooking, (30) __ , uses a lot of salted and preserved foods. It relies on stewing, braising and frying. Sichuanese is the most fiery, (31) __ great use of chillies and pungent peppercorns. Northern Chinese food uses a lot of oils (e.g. sesame and chilli) coupled with ingredients such as vinegar, garlic, spring onions, bean paste and dark soy sauce. Steamed bread, dumplings and noodles are (32) __ to rice, and lamb and mutton, seldom seen on other Chinese menus, are also popular.
Questions 25-32
Read the text about food in Hong Kong.
For questions 25-32, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space.
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Get stuffed in Hong Kong
Among its numerous attractions, China has always boasted a long culinary tradition. There are (0) A many cuisines in China as there are regions, which gives a huge variety of colours and tastes, (25) __ of which are considered extremely exotic by visiting tourists.
Due to its rich history, Hong Kong has always been particularly food conscious. It is hard to have a conversation in Hong Kong (26) __ mentioning food, especially when many still greet each other by asking, "Have you eaten yet?" Cantonese is by far the most popular Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong, but Chiu Chow, Shanghainese, Sichuanese and Northern Chinese are also widely available.
Cantonese cuisine is famously fresh: there is an emphasis on (27) __ fresh meat. Simple techniques such as steaming and stir-frying (28) __ the ingredients to retain their delicate and well-balanced flavours. The cuisine is famous (29) __ goose and seafood dishes. Shanghainese cooking, (30) __ , uses a lot of salted and preserved foods. It relies on stewing, braising and frying. Sichuanese is the most fiery, (31) __ great use of chillies and pungent peppercorns. Northern Chinese food uses a lot of oils (e.g. sesame and chilli) coupled with ingredients such as vinegar, garlic, spring onions, bean paste and dark soy sauce. Steamed bread, dumplings and noodles are (32) __ to rice, and lamb and mutton, seldom seen on other Chinese menus, are also popular.
25 | A |
|---|---|
A few | B |
B lot | C |
D more | D |
26A onB byC duringD without |
