Summary Writing
Read the following passage about various food habits and then write a summary about Thais and their cuisine in about 100 words (not more than 120 words).
• Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long).
• You should use your own words as far as possible.
You will receive up to 8 marks for the content of your summary, and up to 8 marks for the style and accuracy of your language.
Thais and their cuisine
It is estimated that over one-third of U.S. adults are obese, and that number isn’t dropping. It’s a pretty significant statistic, especially when compared with data from countries like Japan and India, where obesity rates fall below 5 per cent. So, of late, researchers have come up with facts about food habits of various countries.
One unexpected habit to steal from Japanese is the emphasis placed on food’s appearance. Small portions and colourful, seasonal vegetables make for a visually appealing—and healthy—plate. The small portions help keep calories in check, while veggies provide a range of healthy vitamins and minerals.
Indian cuisine features tons of spices, which add yummy flavour, appealing colour and surprising health benefits. Spices like turmeric, ginger, and red pepper may help to lower cholesterol. Frequently used aromatics like onions and garlic can also lower your risk of heart disease.
Coming to China, using chopsticks helps you eat slower, which usually means you'll eat less. Plus, research has shown people who eat faster are more likely to be obese and have cardiovascular disease.
Thais give a great deal of thought and time to the planning and preparation of their meals. There is an infinite variety of recipes from which they can choose, and rarely would a household repeat the same dish within a fortnight.
The staple food is rice which is the base for most meals. The most commonly-used meats are pork and chicken, with a little beef. Fresh fish and other seafood are plentiful and very popular. Fish can be eaten fresh, salted, dried, fermented and in many other ways. Vegetables too come in profuse variety and are unbelievably cheap. Green leafy vegetables, shoots, roots and young leaves are popular in salads and soups. Even pumpkins and watermelons are used in soups.
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