417.To be honest,I didn't think there would be many big changes in my everyday lifestyle when I first came to China from Germany.This was mainly(1)
I had watched many films based on Chinese culture.But I instantly changed my opinion when I got here.The civilisation and culture of China is very(2)
from that of Germany. As a big meat eater,the thing I found(3)
to accept was the cuisine in China.(4)
I first came here,I wasn't very familiar with all the ingredients used in the dishes that I was(5)
.I was afraid of tasting something strange and being unable to swallow it,making me look like a complete(6)
. Once my mother's family held a party to welcome me to China.I was filled with(7)
until I saw the food.I had never tried,or even seen,the food before.As I sat down,one family member asked me to try the food.You can't imagine how(8)
it is when the whole family are watching you,cheering you(9)
to eat a dish you are scared to even taste. But(10)
my mum encouraged me to try some food,I slowly started to(11)
Chinese cuisine.And after only a few months,I had tasted almost every traditional Chinese dish I could find.The totally strange but attractive ways they're prepared in are much different from(12)
in Germany.In Germany,most dishes are very(13)
to make.But Chinese cuisine is not very convenient.For example,in Germany we eat very(14)
dishes like sandwiches for lunch,but in China sandwiches are considered a side dish.Having stayed in China for two years,I've gradually(15)
Chinese food.My goal is now to learn more about Chinese culture.