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Kimchi traditionally has a rosy color. Korea.net says: "The color red wards off (避开) evil spirits. The
color represents the spirit of the Korean people and kimchi is more than just a food. It's a culture."
A meal without kimchi is unthinkable. So what is kimchi?
Joan Raymond, food writer for US website health.com, writes: "It's a reddish, fermented (发酵的)
cabbage dish , made with a mix of garlic salt, vinegar, chili peppers and other spices.
It is served at every meal, either along with or mixed with rice and noodles. It is part of a high-fiber, low
fat diet, which has kept obesity (肥胖) at bay."
Kimchi is used in everything from soups to pancakes and as a topping (配料) on pizza and burgers.
Health.com named kimchi in its list of the world's top five healthiest foods as it is rich in vitamins, aids
digestion and may even reduce the risk of cancer.
A study conducted by Seoul National University claimed that chickens infected with the H5N1 virus
(bird flu) recovered after eating food containing the same bacteria found in kimchi.
When Koreans pose for photos, they say "kimchi", instead of "cheese".
1. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Kimchi contains something that can kill the H5N1 virus.
B. Kimchi is rated as the healthiest food in the world.
C. Kimchi is a cultural treasure for Koreans.
D. Each person eats 40 pounds of kimchi per month.
2. What does the underlined phrase "keep... at bay" mean?
A. predict
B. prevent
C. overcome
D. develop
3. What does the article mainly talk about?
A. The nutritional value of kimchi.
B. Ways of making kimchi.
C. The origin of kimchi.
D. Kimchi and what it means to Koreans.
