Americanization of Ethnic Foods

What is the term used to describe America as a country composed of immigrants?

• Cultural pot

• Immigrant nation

• Melting pot

• Diverse country

Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

• Fortune cookies are a traditional Chinese dessert.

• Orange chicken is often served in American Chinese restaurants.

• Soy sauce is a common condiment in Chinese restaurants.

• Authentic Thai food is extremely spicy.

What is a major difference between American soy sauce and the authentic version mentioned in the text?

• American soy sauce contains more spices.

• American soy sauce is sweeter.

• American soy sauce does not actually include soy.

• Authentic soy sauce is made without salt.

According to the text, why do American restaurants serving Thai food often lessen the spices?

• Because authentic Thai food is not spicy at all.

• To make the food taste better.

• To suit the palates of Americans who are not accustomed to the heat.

• Because spices are expensive in America.

Why does the author use subheadings in the text?

• To provide the author's opinions about the topics of the text

• To cause the reader to become interested in the topic

• To help the reader understand the main structure and topics of the text

• To indicate that the text will discuss food preparation methods

Paragraph 6 uses a ______ organizational structure.

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

Why does the author include the footnote in the text?

• To emphasize the most important detail in the text

• To include information that is not important enough to appear in the text

• To provide a definition of a phrase that is essential for readers to understand the text

• To explain where the author located the facts included in the text

Part A

What can the reader infer about restaurant owners who recently moved to America?

• They do not mind changing foods to suit consumer desires.

• They have developed new ways to celebrate different cultures.

• They are eager to share their cuisine with the rest of the world.

• They consume more Asian foods than other types of ethnic foods.

Part B

Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• Not only are fortune cookies not a dessert in China, but they were invented by Japanese immigrants in California. (paragraph 2)

• American sushi often includes ingredients such as fruit, beef, chicken, avocado, and even cream cheese. (paragraph 3)

• When immigrants opened restaurants and served traditional cuisines, they adjusted their recipes to suit typical American preferences. (paragraph 7)

• This variety of food choices allows Americans to experience different tastes and textures. (paragraph 8)

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Americans have been willing to try foods from all over the world?

• As a result, Americans enjoy a variety of ethnic foods. (paragraph 1)

• Based on the evidence, one might conclude that the diversity of foods we enjoy are simply Americanized versions of cultural cuisines. (paragraph 1)

• American sushi often includes ingredients such as fruit, beef, chicken, avocado, and even cream cheese. (paragraph 3)

• When immigrants opened restaurants and served traditional cuisines, they adjusted their recipes to suit typical American preferences. (paragraph 7)