Her lunch box looks different.
It’s packed with home-cooked Cantonese food.
Sometimes it smells sweet; sometimes it smells sour.
Sometimes it feels crispy; sometimes it feels slippery.
On Wednesday, Zia’s parents pack soy sauce
chicken called see yao gai (豉 油 鸡).
“This was my favorite meal before every school project,” her dad says. “Eating this brings you success.”
It’s a tough morning in art class, and by lunchtime, Zia feels discouraged. She secretly eats half of the juicy see yao gai just in case it helps.
Comprehension Questions
1. What dish do Zia's parents pack her on Wednesday?
A. See yao gai
B. Char sui pork
C. Cheung Fun
2. Why does Zia sneak some of her packed lunch during lunchtime?
A. She was very hungry
B. To see if it does bring her success
C. It was her favorite food
A. She was very hungry
B. To see if it does bring her success
C. It was her favorite food
Your Thoughts
3. Did you like this excerpt? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.