There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international. __ Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food. People have been eating pizza, in one form or another, for centuries. They eat it everywhere — at home, in restaurants, or on street comers.
Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn't have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work. Pizzas were cut to meet the customers * needs. They were inexpensive, used easy-to-find ingredients (原料), and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home. Soon, pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city. It was increasingly considered as a fast, funn food. People might like New York-style thin pizza, or Chicago deep-dish thick pizza. Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.
For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas.
| A. Nobody knows where pizza came from. B. The secret is, almost everyone likes pizzas. C. Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza. D. A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy. E. They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F. Id 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi's, was opened in New York City. G. The word "pizza" came from the Latin word "pinsa" meaning flatbread. |
