Chopsticks have been used in Asia for over 3,000 years. The earliest chopsticks ever uneartheddate back toabout 1200 BCE. These chopsticks were made ofbronzeand discovered in Henan, China. Over the next 2,000 years, they spread throughout East and Southeast Asia. In the past century, chopsticks have become recognizedin many parts of the world, along withthe growing popularityof Asian cuisine.
Chopsticks varyacross different cultures in Asia. The three most well-known types are Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Chinese chopsticks are typically longer with wide, rounded points at the end. Plastic or bamboo sets are common in Chinese dining settings. In contrast,Japanese chopsticks are shorter and more pointed, with a thicker top that gradually tapersto a slenderpoint. Traditionally, Japanese people prefer chopsticks made of lacqueredwood.
Korean chopsticks are the most easily recognizable. They are flat rather than round and made of metal rather than wood. Some theoriestracethe origin of metal Korean chopsticks back topalace culture. Royaltyused silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned because silver was thought to change color upon contactwith poisons. Later, brassand iron became popular choices among the general population. Though chopsticks are vitalto Korean culture, when Koreans are eating rice, spoons are more commonly used than chopsticks. Traditional Korean dining sets include matching metal spoons and pairs of chopsticks.
The Vietnamese also use chopsticks daily. Vietnamese chopsticks are similar to Chinese ones, both of which have bluntends and are longer than Japanese and Korean ones. Vietnamese chopsticks are often made of bamboo or wood. The Vietnamese also have a unique style of chopstick that has broad, flat ends. These chopsticks are used specificallyfor stirring and blending ingredientsduring the cooking process.
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Words in Use
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recognized
[ˋrɛkəg͵naɪzd]
a. 受到認可的
E-sports were included in the recognized events of the 2022 Asian Games.
電子競技被列入 2022 年受亞運會認可的項目中。
英檢中級
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popularity
[͵pɑpjəˋlærətɪ]
n. 聲望；普及，流行
=
reputation
The actor enjoyed great popularity for over twenty years.
這位演員享有很高的聲望達 20 多年之久。
The popularity of the staycation continues to grow due to the pandemic.
由於此次疫情的緣故，宅度假越來越流行。
The director gained popularity after his film was nominated for an Academy Award.
那位導演在電影被提名奧斯卡獎之後便聲名大噪。
高中 Level 4
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cuisine
[kwɪˋzin]
n. 菜餚
Chinese cuisine is internationally recognized. 中華料理是全世界出名的。
高中 Level 5
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vary
[ˋvɛrɪ]
vt. 改變
vi. 變化 ，相異，有不同之處
=
change
=
differ
The weather here varies between cool and very hot.
這裡的天氣變化很大，忽而涼爽忽而酷熱。
Tom varied the games he played with the children so as not to bore them.
湯姆更換和孩子們玩的遊戲，以免使他們感到無聊。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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setting
[ˋsɛtɪŋ]
n. 環境；背景
=
background
The company decided a beach resort was an ideal setting for its annual meeting.
該公司決定濱海度假村會是他們年度會議的理想環境。
Nancy rewrote a scene from Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary setting.
南希以現代的場景重新編寫了《羅密歐與茱麗葉》的其中一幕。
高中 Level 5
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slender
[ˋslɛndɚ]
a. 窈窕的，苗條的
To have a slender figure, the fashion model went on a strict diet.
為了擁有窈窕身材，這位模特兒進行嚴格的節食。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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theory
[ˋθiərɪ]
n. 學說；理論
Many scientists believe the theory that the universe is getting larger.
很多科學家相信宇宙正在變大的這個說法。
Developing a theory and proving it are very different things.
研發一套理論和加以證實是兩碼事。
Well, that sounds good intheory, but I don’t know if it will work in practice.
嗯，那在理論上聽起來不錯，但我不知道它實際上是否可行。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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contact
[ˋkɑntækt]
vt. 聯繫
n. 聯繫；接觸，碰到
Try to get in contact with Kate as soon as you get into town.
你一進城就設法和凱特聯絡。
No matter where you go, you should keep in contact with me.
不論你到哪裡，都要和我保持聯絡。
I lost contact with Natalie after she moved to another city.
娜塔麗搬到別座城市後，我跟她便失去了聯繫。
Because Jerry is a waiter, he comes into contact with people from all walks of life every day.
因為傑瑞是服務生，他每天都能接觸到各行各業的人。
You should make eye contact with your audience when giving a speech.
你演講時應該要跟觀眾有眼神接觸。
Contact me at qvcservice@qvc.com if you have any problems.
如果您有任何問題，就用 qvcservice@qvc.com 這電子郵 件地址和我聯繫。
高中 Level 2
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vital
[ˋvaɪt!]
a. 維持生命必需的；極重要的
=
extremely important
Digestion is a vital function.
消化是維持生命必需的功能。
Police officers play a vital role in maintaining social stability.
在維持社會治安方面，警察扮演了至為重要的角色。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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specifically
[spɪˋsɪfɪk!ɪ]
adv. 尤其，特別地
=
specially
=
particularly
The doctor warned Mark specifically not to eat eggs.
醫生特別警告馬克不要吃蛋。
高中 Level 3
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stir
[stɝ]
vt. & n. 攪拌；騷動
三態
stir / stirred [stɝd] / stirred [stɝd]
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mixture
I stirred my coffee with a spoon.
我用湯匙攪拌咖啡。
Behave yourself and don’t stir up trouble.
你要守規矩，別惹麻煩。
The war in Iraq has caused a stir around the world.
伊拉克戰爭在全球引起騷動。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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blend
[blɛnd]
.vt. & vi. 混合；很協調
n. 混合
=
mix
Just blend the flour with two cups of water.
就把麵粉和兩杯水混在一起。
Mom likes to blend fruits together with milk.
媽媽喜歡把水果和牛奶混合在一起。
To my surprise, the rap and the classical music blend together well.
令我驚訝的是，這饒舌音樂和古典音樂很搭。
Your new hair color blends well with your skin.
妳新染的髮色和妳的皮膚很搭。
This coffee is a blend of beans from Brazil and Colombia.
這咖啡是巴西和哥倫比亞的咖啡豆混合而成的。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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ingredient
[ɪnˋgridɪənt]
n. （食品）成分；（成功的）要素
=
component
What are the ingredients of the cake?
這個蛋糕的成分是什麼？
Trust is an important ingredient in a successful relationship.
信任在一段成功的關係裡是很重要的要素。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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unearth
[ʌnˋɝθ]
vt. 發掘
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bronze
[brɑnz]
n. 青銅
a. 青銅製 / 色的
The metals gold, silver, and bronze are commonly used as medals to symbolize first-, second-, and third-place victories.
金、銀和銅常被用來當作代表第一、二、三名的獎牌。
A bronze statue stands in the middle of the park.
公園中央佇立了一座青銅像。
高中 Level 5
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pointed
[ˋpɔɪntɪd]
point的動詞過去式、過去分詞
The little boy pointed at the toy he wanted.
小男孩指著他想要的玩具。
I pointed my camera at the movie star.
我把照相機對準這個電影明星。
The teacher pointed out two grammar mistakes in my essay.
老師指出我文章中的 2 個文法錯誤。
高中 Level 1
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taper
[ˋtepɚ]
vi. 使一端逐漸變窄／細
Julia’s voice tapered off as everyone turned
their attention to her.
當大家把注意力轉向茱莉亞時，她的聲音逐漸變小。
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lacquered
[ˋlækɚd]
a. 塗漆的
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royalty
[ˋrɔɪəltɪ]
n. . 皇室（集合名詞，不可數）；版稅（常用複數）
Annie discovered that her grandmother was a memberof the royalty.
安妮發現她外婆是皇室成員。
The author received 5% royalties on each copy sold.
這名作家每賣出一本書，就可抽 5% 的版稅。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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brass
[bræs]
n. 黃銅
a. 銅管樂器的
The medal the commander gave me was made of brass.
指揮官頒發給我的獎章是黃銅打造的。
The trumpet is just one example of a brass instrument.
小號只是銅管樂器的其一實例。
高中 Level 3
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blunt
[ b|ʌnt ]
vt. 使變鈍；使（情感）減弱
a. 鈍的，不利的；直言不諱的
My pencil is blunt. Can you help me sharpen it?
我的鉛筆鈍了。你可以幫我把它削尖嗎？
To be blunt, the quality of David’s work is terrible. 坦白說，大衛的工作品質真差。
By using it to cut through the rock-hard bread, Cindy blunted her favorite knife.
辛蒂用她最喜歡的刀子來切開如石頭般堅硬的麵包，結果弄 鈍了這刀子。
Listening to those boring lectures on medieval
history has blunted my enthusiasm for the subject as
a whole.
聽那些關於中世紀歷史的無聊講座，降低了我對這整個主題
的熱情。
高中 Level 6
Practical Phrases
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date back (all the way) to + 時間∕時期
追溯至⋯⋯（時間）
My mother's antique table dates back to the early 1800s.
我老媽的古董桌可追溯至十九世紀初。
According to scientists, these fossils date back to 2000 BCE.
根據科學家的說法，這些化石可追溯至公元前兩千年。
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be made of
由......製成(用於可辨認原材料時)
Emma’s bagwas made ofplastic.
艾瑪的背包是由塑膠製成的。
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along with sb/sth
連同某人 / 物，以及某人 / 物
= together with...
My camera was stolen, along with my cellphone.
我的相機連同手機一起被偷了。
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in contrast
相對地，相較之下
Sarah is usually quiet. In contrast, her brother is always noisy.
莎拉通常很安靜。相較之下，她弟弟一向很吵。
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trace sth back to...
追溯某物至⋯⋯
We can trace our family back to the early inhabitants of this island.
我們家族的起源可追溯至這座島上的早期居民。
