1.Write true or false and justify your choice with selections from the text:
2. Bundaegi are canned fly larvae. Justification 3. The author was very excited to try roasted guinea pig in Peru. Justification
4. The author tried cuy because the locals recommended it. Justification
5. Casu Marzu is a very soft traditional Italian cheese. Justification
4. Complete the following sentences using information from the text:
1. As street food, silkworm larvae are cooked in...
2. Even though they don't taste that great, silkworm larvae are a source...
3. Eating guinea pig was a difficult decision for the author because...
Percebes are a rare treat because fishermen need to
5. Casu Marzu is special because...
5. Answer the following question(s):
Do you think trying new things broadens the mind*? Why (not)?
6. What strange foods would you like to try (from the text or from your own
knowledge)? Give reasons for your answer. (write maximum 5 lines)
Răspunsuri la întrebare
Răspuns:
1. False. Bundaegi are canned silkworm larvae. They are also prepared in giant vats at local street markets in South Korea.
2. False. The author was reluctant to try guinea pig meat, since they had a guinea pig pet in their childhood and they consider them cute. Even though the author ate 80% of the guinea pig, they did not like it, and later even felt guilty.
3. True. Casu Marzu is a special type of cheese from the Italian island of Sardinia.
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1. As street food, silkworm larvae are cooked in giant vats of fragrant brown broth.
2. Even though they don't taste that great, silkworm larvae are a source of protein.
3. Eating guinea pig was a difficult decision for the author because they had a guinea pig pet as a kid.
4. Casu Marzu is special because unlike other types of cheeses, it uses a process of decomposition, where live larvae are used to digest the cheese.
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1. Definitely. Trying out new things and gaining new experiences is the best way to broaden your mind. Even by just trying out new food, you are immersing yourself in new cultures and developing new tastes.
2. I would love to try a Century Old Egg, which is a delicacy in China. The egg is prepared by preserving it in a solution of clay, salt, wood ash, and quicklime for several weeks or months. The interior egg yolk turns dark green throughout this process, while the outside egg white turns dark brown or black and becomes gelatinous. I think it is really unusual and I am curious what is tastes like.