Lanzhou beef noodles come from the capital of Gansu province in Northwest China.It not only has a rich history and culture,but also is a dish that has won wide attention home and abroad.Changing from a common bowl of noodles over a century ago to the symbol of Lanzhou today,the story about Lanzhou beef noodles shows the blend of tradition,creation and amazing craftsmanship（技艺）.

•The History of Lanzhou Beef Noodles Revered as being "China\’s first noodles",the history of Lanzhou beef noodles can date back to the Tang Dynasty.In 1915,a chef（厨师） named Ma Baozi popularized the dish on the streets of Lanzhou.Since then,more and more people knew the famous Lanzhou beef noodles.In the 1980s,Lanzhou beef noodles won international attention.In 2021,the art of the dish was added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list（国家级非物质文化遗产名录）.

•How to Make Lanzhou Beef Noodles The traditional preparation is complicated（复杂的）.It includes choosing materials,kneading the dough（揉面）,pulling the noodles and making soup.The noodles,which are perfectly hand-pulled,together with beef soup make you mouth water.

•Things You Should Know about Lanzhou Beef Noodles Chart I

Chart II

（1）What does the underlined word " it " in Paragraph 1 refer to? ______
A.China.
B.Lanzhou.
C.Gansu province.
D.Lanzhou beef noodles.
（2）How does the writer introduce the history of Lanzhou beef noodles? ______
A.By providing examples.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By following the order of time.
D.By following the order of importance.
（3）What does the underlined sentence mean? ______
A.Beef and soup are the main materials.
B.Lanzhou beef noodles are so delicious.
C.To make the noodles,you need lots of water.
D.You need drink lots of water after having Lanzhou beef noodles.
（4）What can you know from Chart I and Chart II? ______
A.Only 40% of noodle chefs can find jobs.
B.The average daily sale goes down in 2025.
C.Noodle chefs are badly needed home and abroad.
D.Lanzhou beef noodles are sold 900,000 bowls in 2024.
（5）We may read this text from the section of ______in a newspaper.
A.Lost and found.
B.Science and study.
C.Health and sports.
D.History and culture.