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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 340 words · 4 minutes · 1 reads · Intermediate
Article details
This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
- Author
- HSK Read
- Published
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Updated
- Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
According to the article, when did the habit of drinking hot water begin?
Ancient times
Why did people in the past think drinking cold water was bad?
Because cold water can irritate the stomach and intestines and may make one catch a chill
Why didn't many places in China in the past drink water directly?
Because the water contained many bacteria and parasites


