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from the inside of worms’ mouth. Dad said: “The same tea leaves, produced in When we got to the riverside, my sister and I the net and thought: “If the holes of the net are nar-
Dad said he bred silkworms when he was different ways can yield a completely different taste, couldn’t wait any longer to take off our shoes and rowed, both big and small fishes will be caught and
young and that they only feed on tender leaves. but the tea scents are all pleasant. Drinking tea is also jump down to the river to catch shrimps. Meanwhile, the produce will double.
After voracious eating for few days, silkworms healthy.” aunt and mom were busy starting the fire for the bar- As expected after the spacing between the net
stop moving and rest for a day, shed their skin and My younger brother poured himself a big cup becue. narrowed, the number of fishes caught increased
begin to eat again. This cycle continues up to four of tea after hearing that. Mom saw that and stopped Not long after, we smelled the meat coming given that he still fishes 2 times.
times. After each shed, they grow bigger each time him, saying: “Enough! Enough! You won’t be able to from the barbecue. When he sent the fishes to the market, he made
until they start to produce silk to wrap themselves up sleep if you drink too much. My cousin grabbed a chicken leg, finished it and a lot of money. Now that his income increased, he
in a cocoon. threw the bone into the water and said: “Come watch could go to a bar for a drink after dinner.
But how did these cocoon turn into a piece of Lesson 9 : Teacher’s Secret me catching shrimps!” My sister picked up the bone Other fishermen were very jealous, so they also
clothing? I still don’t understand. and said: “Don’t litter!” By the time, we noticed that, narrowed the spacing of their nets and caught both
Dad said: “It’s very easy. If you boil the cocoons Monday at noon, I went to the office and over- the river had already been polluted by chicken bones, big and small fishes. Everyone was making more
in hot water, you can isolate the silkworms and then heard Miss. Lee and Mr. Wang saying: “This after- empty bottles and garbage. We were shocked and money and was very happy.
noon, I am going to cook Lion’s Head, and I’ll bring
weave the silk into cloths. The cloths can then be quickly got onto the shore. One fish dealer in the market disagreed with the
tailored into clothes. Our ancestors were very smart. you some tomorrow.” Upon hearing, Mr. Wang hap- The meat that aunt cooked were very good. We fishermen’s act. He said: “If more small fishes are to
This invention has been invented thousands of years pily said: “Really? That’s great; I haven’t had Lion’s left chicken bones, newspaper and garbage bags be- be caught, there will be no big fishes that lay eggs,
Head for years.”
ago.” hind after we finish eating. which become small fishes.” The dealer warned, but
My brother heard this and happily said: “Our When Mr. Wang said it, his eyes opened so wide Dad said: “The garbage is dirty and oily. If we no other fishermen listened.
ancestors were so smart. No wonder I am smart too.” as if there is a cooked Lion’s Head in front of him. leave them outdoors, we will damage the environ- During the second year, the number of fishes in
Everyone started to laugh upon hearing this. Miss. Lee and Mr. Wang unexpectedly, dare to ment. If everyone litters outdoor, then we cannot find the lake decreased, so the fishermen fished more to
eat Lion’s Head? That is freaky! I ran back to the a clean place for outdoor activities. Let’s bring them get the same amount.
classroom quickly and told my classmates. When I
Lesson 8 : Drinking Tea back!” On the third year, all the fishes vanished. The
told them, they were shocked. Someone said : “Her
We picked up the garbage, put them inside plas- fishermen regretted but it was already too late.
Whenever visitors visit our home, mom always frying pan must be very big” and another said :“Don’ tic bags and brought them home.
kindly asks with a smile: “What would you like to t know where they can buy a lion.” Other asked: I don’t like to pick up garbage, but I rather not
drink?” “Aren’t lions protected animals? How can they kill Lesson 12 : Smoking Damages Health
leave them in the river. So I told aunt: “When we go
If a guest orders tea, mom would always bring it for the flesh?” outdoors in the future, a sandwich and a bottle of wa- I really do not understand why on earth so many
out her tea ware and prepare the tea while chatting When the principal came, the students told the ter per person should be enough. If we want to barbe- people like to smoke. The World Health Organization
with the guests until late night. secret to him. Unexpectedly, the principal laughed cue, we should do it at home. Deal?” (WHO) had already proven that smoking causes a
Mom sometimes prepares Oolong tea, Tieguan- saying: “What is so striking about that? I love Lion’s Aunt smiled and said: “Oh ya! By doing this, lot of health problems such as cancer, cardiovascular
yin tea, Black tea, or Flowering tea other times. Head too!” we will not pollute and damage the environment.” diseases and respiration diseases. There are countless
My favorite tea is Flowering tea because when After the explanation from the principal, we un- people who got sick each year because of smoking.
mom prepares Flowering tea, the long lasting Jas- derstand that Lion’s Head is not the real Lion’s Head. There is a warning sign on all the Cigarette
mine scent spreads throughout the house. It is the name of a famous Chinese dish. Lesson 11 : Catching Big And Small boxes “Smoking Cigarettes will be dangerous to
Fishes Together
My younger brother has a different taste com- We felt embarrassed. We almost made a joke your health”. But, why would people still choose to
pared to mine. He likes Black tea, but he would al- out of ourselves. Friends, have you ever eaten Lion’s Once upon a time, there was a young fisherman smoke?
ways add a lot of sugar and cream in it. Dad laughed Head? How does it taste? called Jincai, who lived beside a lake. The lake con- When people smoke beside me, the air will be
at him for his ignorance in tea art. Mom said: “Sugar tains a lot of fishes. filled with thick smoke and I will take in second hand
in tea is the western way of drinking tea. Chinese do Lesson 10 : Who Polluted the River? Jincai would row his small boat on the lake ev- smoke. I know that second hand smoke causes health
not add sugar in tea.” ery morning to catch fishes. He could only fish twice problems. That is why smoking should be prohibited
I asked mom: “Did the habit of drinking tea Aunt said she will take us on a field trip on Sun- a day and there would be enough fishes to sustain his in the public.
originate from China?” Mom said: “There are a lot day. I was really happy after I heard it. family for a day; so he goes off work early in the day, Now, smoking in public places such as hospi-
of species of trees for tea, but Chinese people are My sister asked mom: “What should we bring send the fishes to the market, go home for a shower tals, banks, post offices, buses and trains are prohib-
the first to put tea leaves into hot water to make tea. for our meals?” Mom smiled and said: “Just bring and then eat dinner. He lived a happy life. ited. Even taxis, MRT, airplanes and elevators have
About four to five thousand years ago, Shennong had your mouth with you because aunt will prepare a lot One day, when Jincai retrieved the net, he saw “no smoking signs” placed on them. People who
already known the art of tea. Today, it is hard to esti- of food such that we cannot finish them.” a small fish escaping from the net. He thought of it a violate shall be fined. Hope everyone can emphasize
On the day of the outdoor trip, aunt, as expect-
mate how much people drink tea every day! ” pity, so when he got home, he narrowed the holes of on health and avoid smoking.
ed, brought a lot of bags of full things.

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