Part 2

传统节日的食物

1. Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country You should say: What it is At which festival/event you eat it How it is made And explain why you like it

答案:

One of my favourite foods that I eagerly anticipate during traditional festivals is zongzi, a glutinous rice dumpling filled with various ingredients, often wrapped in bamboo leaves. This delicacy is most commonly associated with the Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

The preparation of zongzi is quite intricate and involves several steps. First, glutinous rice is soaked overnight to achieve the right texture. Then, various fillings, such as marinated pork or sweet red bean paste, are carefully chosen based on personal preference. The rice and fillings are placed inside the bamboo leaves, which are expertly folded and tied to maintain their shape during cooking. Finally, the wrapped zongzi are boiled for several hours until they are thoroughly cooked and infused with the aroma of the bamboo leaves.

What I particularly love about zongzi is not just its delectable taste, but also the rich cultural heritage it represents. Each bite is a reminder of the stories and traditions passed down through generations. Additionally, the act of making zongzi is often a communal event, where family members gather to prepare these dumplings together, creating a sense of unity and nostalgia. The experience of enjoying zongzi during the Duanwu Festival, with its vibrant atmosphere filled with dragon boat races and traditional music, makes it an irreplaceable part of my cultural identity.

助记: zongzi, Duanwu Festival, glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, intricate preparation, delectable taste, cultural heritage, communal event, unity, nostalgia, vibrant atmosphere, dragon boat races.

翻译:

我最喜欢的食物之一是在传统节日中我热切期待的粽子，这是一种用各种食材填充的糯米团，通常用竹叶包裹。这种美食最常与端午节相关，端午节也被称为龙舟节，庆祝的时间是农历五月的第五天。

粽子的制作相当复杂，涉及几个步骤。首先，糯米需要浸泡过夜，以达到合适的口感。然后，根据个人偏好精心挑选各种馅料，如腌制的猪肉或甜红豆沙。将米饭和馅料放入竹叶中，巧妙地折叠并绑紧，以保持它们在烹饪过程中的形状。最后，将包好的粽子煮几个小时，直到它们完全熟透，并吸收竹叶的香气。

我特别喜欢粽子的原因不仅仅是它的美味，还有它代表的丰富文化遗产。每一口都让我想起世代相传的故事和传统。此外，制作粽子的过程通常是一个社区活动，家人聚在一起共同制作这些粽子，创造了团结和怀旧的感觉。在端午节期间享用粽子的经历，伴随着充满活力的龙舟比赛和传统音乐的氛围，使其成为我文化身份中不可替代的一部分。

笔记:

  1. favourite (/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/) - preferred or liked more than others, 最喜欢的
  2. delectable (/dɪˈlɛk.tə.bəl/) - delicious or mouth-watering, 美味的
  3. intricate (/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/) - very detailed and complicated, 复杂的
  4. nostalgia (/nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/) - a sentimental longing for the past, 怀旧
  5. communal (/kəˈmjuː.nəl/) - relating to a community, 社区的
  6. cultural heritage (/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ/) - the traditions and values passed down through generations, 文化遗产
  7. vibrant (/ˈvaɪ.brənt/) - full of energy and life, 充满活力的