学进去

The first time I entered the busy Chinese hotpot restaurant, I was immediately impressed by the delicious smells and lively chatter. The waiter handed me a menu, but it was mostly written in Chinese, 1． characters were completely beyond my comprehension. With some hesitation, I decided to take 2． leap of faith and pointed at a few items on the menu that looked 3． (invite).

As the bubbling pot was set 4． (boil), I watched with fascination as the waiter poured a fragrant broth( 肉 汤 ) into it. 5． (mix) with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other mysterious spices, the pot released a mouthwatering aroma into the air.

The moment of truth came 6． I tried to dip my chopsticks into the broth and added a slice of thinly sliced beef and a handful of vegetables. The first bite was an 7． (explode) of flavors. The numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns danced on my tongue, and I understood the reason for the restaurant’s name, “Spicy Heaven.”

I continued to experiment, trying various ingredients and 8．   (surprise) at not only the food, but also   the   adventure,   the   9． (delight) feeling of a world of flavors in a single bubbling pot. 10． my limited knowledge of the Chinese language, I laughed with my newfound friends and shared stories.