paragraphs readingsVersion en ligne match the correct information par Carlos Enrique Minda Leon 1 read and match the paragraphs 2 . China is one of “the Four Ancient Civilizations”. a China also has the most international borders, neighboring 14 countries: Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and North Korea. b Chinese people have used chopsticks for more than 3,000 years. But the earliest chopsticks were used for cooking when people cooked in a large pot. To save fuel and cook quickly, they chopped food into small pieces. It wasn’t until A.D. 400 that people began to eat with chopsticks. For some meals, e.g. noodles, it saves lots of time to eat with chopsticks. Read more about. c China is among the most ancient civilizations along with the Babylonian, Mayan, and Egyptian civilizations. There has been written documentation of China's history for more than 3,000 years. 3 Forests Cover 67 % of Japan. a While it is widely known that Japan has many different prefectures with different climates, not many know that Japan is actually an island nation. It is, in fact, the largest East Asian island country, and the 4th largest island nation in the world. The four biggest islands in Japan are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Osaka, which makes up about 97% of the total land area altogether. The largest island is Honshu, which is considered mainland Japan b you might think any VPN will let you access the internet. But the country’s strict censorship system makes many VPNs useless — and even dangerous. If you use an ordinary VPN in China, not only will you have trouble connecting, but you may put your own privacy at risk. c When you think of Japan, you’re probably thinking of the country’s numerous cities. Surprisingly, 67 percent of Japan is covered in forest. 4 GEISHAS a it is considered rude to wear shoes inside a house. It is all to do with cleanliness. The outside is considered dirty, and the inside should be kept clean. So, when you enter someone’s home you are expected to remove your shoes. Japanese homes have little porches, which act as a space between the outer and inner worlds. This is where you should take off and leave your shoes, ideally neatly aligned and facing the entrance. You will usually be given some slippers to wear inside the house. b known for their elaborate hairstyles and white makeup, have been entertaining in Japan since the 18th century. The white powder covers most of the geisha’s face and neck, though unpainted spaces creating a W shape is usually left on the neck, which is considered alluring. c describes both the traditional HANFU and modern variations of indigenous Chinese dress as recorded by the artifacts and traditional arts of Chinese culture. Chinese clothing has been shaped through its dynastic traditions 5 China has lucky numbers and unlucky numbers. a in Chinese. It features 12 animals in a certain order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The 12 animals are in a cycle, which recurs every 12 lunar years. People born in a b numbers that sound like words with lucky meanings are considered lucky numbers. The numbers 8, 6, and 9 are lucky numbers. 2 Chinese people avoid using or mentioning the number “4” as it is associated with death.. c Vending machines can be found almost anywhere in Japan, and they’re loved for their convenience. Japan’s public safety levels have helped ensure that these vending machines are rarely vandalised, allowing them to be placed almost anywhere. Most vending machines in Japan sell soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Others sell age-restricted items such as alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Vending machines selling such products require a special ID for age verification. 6 Japan Has a High Life Expectancy a China has no unifying religion, but people hold a wide range of beliefs, mainly ranging from atheism to ancestor worship to one of China’s ‘Four Major Religions’: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, or Christianity. b China has a population of over 1.4 billion. The population density in China is 153 per kilometer square (396 per square mile). The median age in China is 38.4 years. About 60.8% of the population live in urban areas. c Japan is virtually tied with Hong Kong in terms of average life expectancy, at 83.6 years and 84 years. Numerous people attribute Japan’s long life expectancy to the country’s historically healthier diet than Western countries. Their diet includes a greater amount of fish, less red meat and more vegetables, and smaller portions. The Japanese hot springs probably have a lot to do with the long lives in Japan. These hot springs, known as Onsens are frequented by the Japanese for their healing properties
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