怕什么真理无穷，进一寸有一寸的欢喜。——读《胡适谈读书》
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1. 特别节日的食物
Q1. What are the differences between what people eat now and in the past?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
Economic growth has improved living standards and
given people more choices. （库原句·未改动）经济发展已经改善了生活标准，使得人们有了更多的选择。
In the past, families spent most of their income on basic food supplies, while many people today
can afford fancy festival dishes and diverse
ingredients.
例子
For instance, fancy imported
ingredients are now quite common for many families, while they were seen as a
luxury by previous generations.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
As the economy develops, people tend to spend more
on quality and experiences instead of only basic goods. （库原句·未改动） 随着经济发展，人们倾向于在品质和体验上花费更多，而不仅仅是基础商品。
This is because once basic needs are met, people naturally want a better quality of life and more enjoyable experiences.
例子
For example, modern diners care more
about taste, safety and cooking
experience, rather than just getting enough food to fill their
stomachs.
Q2. Why do people eat special foods on certain festivals or special occasions?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
Cultural traditions help people feel connected to
their community and their history. （库原句·未改动）文化传统帮助人们感受到与社区和历史的联结。
Shared festivals, customs and memories
give people a sense that they belong to the same
group.
例子
For instance, family reunions during
traditional festivals can create a
strong sense of belonging.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
Emotional value, such as happiness, achievement and
a sense of belonging, is also important for people's wellbeing.
（库原句·未改动）情绪价值，如幸福感、成就感和归属感，对人们的福祉也很重要。
It usually comes from warm shared
feelings and feeling that we are part
of family or community.
例子
For example, sharing special food with
relatives creates happy memories that ordinary daily meals cannot provide.
Q3. What is the difference between the food people eat on special festivals and the food they eat every day?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
As the economy develops, people tend to spend more
on quality and experiences instead of only basic goods. （库原句·未改动）随着经济发展，人们倾向于在品质和体验上花费更多，而不仅仅是基础商品。
For special occasions, people are likely to spend more on high-quality, meaningful food experiences
rather than simple daily meals.
例子
For instance, instead of buying more ordinary
daily groceries, people may spend money on high-quality festival ingredients or
fancy restaurant meals.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
Having enough free time plays a key role in
people's quality of life. （库原句·未改动）充足的闲暇时间在人们的生活质量中扮演着重要的角色。
Festival periods bring more free time,
which gives space for cooking complex
dishes and enjoying meals together
with family members.
例子
For example, during festivals, people
have more spare time to stay with
family and prepare complicated
traditional dishes.
Q4. Do people prefer to eat out or eat at home?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
A lack of free time can have knock-on effects
across different areas of people's daily life. （库原句·未改动）缺乏闲暇时间会对人们日常生活的不同方面产生连锁反应。
This is because cooking takes plenty of
time; busy workers may not
have enough spare time to prepare home-cooked
food.
例子
For instance, workers occupied by heavy
workloads may barely have time for family gatherings or personal relaxation.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
Emotional value, such as happiness, achievement and
a sense of belonging, is also important for people's wellbeing.
（库原句·未改动）情绪价值，如幸福感、成就感和归属感，对人们的福祉也很重要。
Eating out satisfies practical needs for
quick meals, while home-cooked food
brings warm emotional value for family
members.
例子
For example, sharing special food with
relatives creates happy memories that ordinary daily meals cannot provide.
Q5. What kinds of food are popular in your country?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
Technology has changed the way people get
information and deal with everyday tasks. （库原句·未改动）科技改变了人们获取信息和处理日常任务的方式。
Social-media platforms expose ordinary
people to different food cultures from other
regions.
例子
For instance, dishes from distant
cities become widely popular because people watch food videos online.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
Economic growth has improved living standards and
given people more choices. （库原句·未改动）经济发展已经改善了生活标准，使得人们有了更多的选择。
People now have more money to spend on diverse
food beyond simple home cooking.
例子
For instance, many working-age people
choose to eat out after work to save
time and try different flavours.
Q6. Do people in your country grow plants at home?
【论点 1】
抽象观点
Immersive experiences can bring enjoyment and
emotional value that simple practical activities may not provide.
（库原句·未改动）身临其境的体验可以带来简单的实践活动无法提供的乐趣和情感价值。
This is why people are willing to spend time growing plants at home simply because this
activity is relaxing and connects them to
nature.
例子
For instance, many people enjoy growing plants
at home because the quiet pleasure
of watching plants grow cannot be found in screen-based entertainment.
【论点 2】
抽象观点
Emotional value, such as happiness, achievement and
a sense of belonging, is also important for people's wellbeing.
（库原句·未改动）情绪价值，如幸福感、成就感和归属感，对人们的福祉也很重要。
It usually comes from a sense of
achievement when people watch their own plants bloom or produce fruit.
例子
For example, home gardeners may not
gain large rewards, but they can feel satisfied when their plants grow well.
