A Passion for Cooking
A Passion for Cooking Many people are afraid to cook Chinese food. They think it is difficult to prepare Chinese dishes. Ching-He Huang, a young chef, business owner, and TV star, is changing their ideas. She teaches people quick and easy ways to prepare Chinese food. Thanks to Ching-He, many people around the world now […]
Denmark Loves Bicycles
Denmark Loves Bicycles Denmark is one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. Roughly 40 percent of the people in its capital, Copenhagen, commute to school or work by bicycle. Why are bikes so popular in Denmark? First of all, the government is worried about pollution. Cars pollute the air, and the number of […]
Across the Desert
Across the Desert The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. It stretches across Africa from Senegal to Egypt. The Sahara Desert is an unfriendly environment. During the day it’s very hot, and at night it’s sometimes very cold. It is also difficult to find water in the Sahara. In 2006, Kevin Lin, […]
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands People greet each other in many different ways. We asked four people to describe the ways they greet people in their country. Here’s what they wrote: I greet people differently depending on the situation. In formal situations, I usually shake hands. And when I meet someone for the first […]
You Can’t Please Everyone
You Can’t Please Everyone Stories about Nasreddin, a teacher and philosopher from the 1200s, are popular in many countries. These stories make us laugh and also teach us a lesson about people. First One day, Nasreddin wanted to take his young son into town. “You can ride the donkey,” he told his son, “and I’ll […]
A city without Oil
A City without Oil The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country with a lot of oil. Oil brings the country billions of dollars each year. So why is the UAE building a city that uses very little or no oil? The answer is simple: oil will not last forever. But there is another resource […]
Dream Homes
Dream Homes: Mukesh Ambani People have very different ideas for their dream home–their perfect house or apartment. Some people dream of a simple house in a special place. Others want a large house with every convenience. Is your dream home similar to any of the dream homes below? Mukesh Ambani, a businessman in India, […]