Text Analysis (Part 1 & 2)
According to Part 1, what gives an Indian home-cooked curry its distinctive flavor?
It is given by each family's own recipe for blending spices.
When did the classic Japanese curry we know today come into existence?
It was born at the end of the Meiji period after onions, carrots, and potatoes were added.,
Complete the sentence: "By next month, I (stay) in this city for ten years."
will have stayed.
Which Southeast Asian country is famous for its "Green Curry" (Kaeng Khiao Wan)?
Thailand.
What is the idiom meaning "to find something by chance"?
come across
In 1772, what did Warren Hastings bring back to the UK along with a curry recipe?
He brought back rice and various exotic spices.
Give two examples of how curry has evolved in "unusual ways" in Japan.
Examples include katsu curry (curry with a pork cutlet), curry udon, and curry bread.
Rewrite this sentence starting with "Among...": "Japanese Curry Rice is among the biggest attractions on the menu."
Among the biggest attractions on the menu is Japanese Curry Rice.,
What is the name of the yellow spice that gives curry its characteristic color and is used in "Step 3" of the recipe in the text?
Turmeric.
"He ( ) ( ) his father in both appearance and personality."
takes after.
Why was the invention of curry powder a "significant change" for the British people?
It was significant because it saved people the trouble of grinding and blending spices every time they cooked.,
What are the popular toppings for "Japanese Curry Rice" served at a restaurant in Mumbai?
The popular toppings are a breaded chicken cutlet or deep-fried prawns.,
Complete the translation: 「どんな料理も世界的と呼ばれるに値する」
"Any dish ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) global."
deserves to be called.
In India, what is the specific name for bean curry?
Dal.
This idiom means "to explain the reason for" or "to form a certain percentage of."
account for.
How did the British modify the texture of curry in the 19th century?
They used flour to thicken curry, which was a technique borrowed from stew making.
Describe the current popularity of "katsu" in the UK based on Part 4.
It has become a favorite with the locals and is a regular dish served at many workplace cafeterias.
Why does the author use the past perfect progressive "had been eating" in Part 2?
To show that the action of eating curry had continued for a long time before the 18th century.
Which Japanese city is famous for its unique "Soup Curry" mentioned in Part 3?
Sapporo.
"The total cost of the repairs will ( ) ( ) 50,000 yen."
amount to.
What is the difference between Japanese curry and Indian curry regarding the sauce?
Japanese curry takes the form of a thick sauce, whereas Indian curry is generally a spicy, soup-like sauce.
What prediction does the author make about the number of curry lovers several years from now?
The author predicts that the number of Japanese-style curry lovers in the world will have increased.
Combine these two ideas into one sentence
: 1. Making curry was difficult. 2. Curry powder helped people avoid grinding spices.
Curry powder saved people the trouble of grinding and blending spices.
What is the name of the British curry dish created in the 1960s that has been called a "national dish"?
Chicken tikka masala.
"The sailors ( ) ( ) the shore as the storm approached."
made for.