"The bear's-paw was braised just right, matsutake[a kind of mushroom which is prized by Chinese] and abalone were stewed in a pot with enticing smell; a little glass bowl of cubilose [edible bird's nests] was set in front of each chair, the texture of it was visitable; the fins, scallops, and crabs were cooked with eagles, all kinds of delicacies were full of the dinner table. ... "My mom was standing in front of the range, she had nothing to cook except the yams. ... The abundance of ingredients has jumped the world of Chinese food up to a new stage. ...

• Word Count: 1337
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

I believe if China continues to improve its productivity, and the number of monopolies decrease as studies show, China will move into a capitalist front only to prosper. ... China's main driving force was competition, and they proved that privatization and settling the matter of ownership are not so critical in the early stages of reform. ...

• Word Count: 953
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Children often show their respect by kneeling in front of their elders, in return they get red envelopes with money to spend as they wish. ... Red cloths are placed on the front of businesses as an offer as they reopen. ...

• Word Count: 3094
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School