It is believed that the earliest chopsticks were developed over 5,000 years ago in China. In the Spring and Autumn Period, metal(金属) chopsticks appeared. Today (us) have chopsticks made of different materials(材料).
In ancient times, the rich (usual) used hard green stones or gold chopsticks for showing their wealth. It was said that silver chopsticks would turn black if they touched poisoned(有毒的) food (but we know it was wrong today), so in history many kings used them (see) whether the food was bad for them or not.
In China, chopsticks (give) to a daughter when she marries to hope that they will have a child very soon, because the word in Chinese is pronounced like "quick child". People often believe chopsticks mean good luck. So on the (one) day of a new year, many families will put new chopsticks on the table at dinner, wishing good luck.
It's believed that using chopsticks at dinner is very (help) to make your fingers do everything freely. It can improve memory, too. Now many westerners put the knives and forks beside their (bowl) and dishes but choose chopsticks in China.
