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III. Discourse 5% 
 Around the world, desserts are the sweetest part of the dining experience, and Japan iscertainly a culture of dessert lovers as well. __(31)__ Wagashi, the Japanese desserts, areenjoyed quite frequently along with green tea at restaurants, cafés, and even temples andgardens. In addition, these desserts are offered for sale at a variety of supermarkets, departmentstores, convenience stores, and food stands. 
 __(32)__ Originally, desserts were primarily just fruits and nuts. Later, the technology ofprocessing grains was imported from China, which led to the creation of mochi and dango,sweet Japanese dumplings made from rice. However, it was trade with Portugal and Spain thatresulted in the introduction of other flavors and a sweeter taste for Japanese desserts due to theincreased use of sugar. At first, wagashi was mostly eaten by the wealthy. It wasn’t until theEdo period from 1603 to 1867 that the average Japanese person had the opportunity to enjoywagashi. 
 Today, wagashi can be divided into three categories, depending on how much moisturethe desserts have and the way they are produced. __(33)__ So try them all to find your favoritetype of wagashi and explore all the flavors of dessert that Japanese cuisine has to offer. 
 One of the biggest compliments that can be paid to a chef is to call his or her food creation  a work of art. There are many talented people in the food industry around the globe, but it seemsthat with wagashi, the Japanese have taken the concept of “food-as-art” to a higher level. Whiletaste is of course a very important element of wagashi, other artistic aspects are also crucial tothe creation of the treats. __(34)__ 
 In terms of appearance, special care is taken to make desserts that are both visuallypleasing and thought-provoking. For example, a type of wagashi called yokan can sometimesfeature designs like Mount Fuji or a flower so that when sliced, it would have the same imagewherever it was cut. For even more visual appeal, colors are added and changed to reflect theseasons. Regarding the sense of touch, wagashi are available in several different textures, fromsoft to crispy. When it comes to smell, each treat has a particular fragrance that evokes certainfeelings. __(35)__ 
 For those interested in learning how to create wagashi, there are culinary schools wherethe art and skills are taught. The Kyoto Pastry Art College offers five courses related to dessertmaking. The program lasts for one year, but it has been said that wagashi may take a decade totruly master. 
(AB)What’s more, the names given to the individual wagashi create a sense of sound, with manyreferring to things in nature or well-known poems. 
(AC)Japan’s custom of enjoying wagashi dates back thousands of years to the Yayoi period,which lasted from about 300 BCE to 300 CE. 
(AD) Rich in history, symbolism, and design, wagashi are Japan’s essential tasty treats! 
(AE)In fact, eating tasty sweet treats is closely linked to another one of the nation’s iconicactivities: the tea ceremony. 
(BC) Meanwhile, it only takes a second to pop one in your mouth and enjoy the sensation! 
(BD) In fact, when crafting wagashi, pastry chefs pay tribute to the other four senses: sight,hearing, touch, and smell. 
(BE)For instance, mochi have a chewy consistency, while senbei are dry and crunchy likecrackers.
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答案：A,E
難度：非常困難0.142857
統計：A(4),B(0),C(1),D(2),E(1)

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