U4 1英语（206）

A Special Spring Festival

It was my first Spring Festival in the UK, and I wanted to make it special for my British friend, Emilia. Emilia is a nice girl who sometimes cooks for me, so I wanted to treat her to a Chinese dinner.

But there was one problem: I had never cooked before! I often watched my Grandma cook, but I never tried it myself. It was midnight in China, and my family was making dumplings. So, I called them for help. With their guidance over the phone, I became a chef in just one hour! I even made some cucumber flowers.

While Emilia hung balloons and lanterns in the dining room, I finished the last dish and put it on the table. "This is the lion's head!" I announced proudly.

Emilia looked shocked. "Are you joking? Isn't that against the law?" she asked.

I laughed. "It's a pork meatball. My family always has it at the Spring Festival. Its round shape stands for family reunions. Try it!"

Emilia cut a piece with her knife and put it in her mouth. "I love it!" she said. The smell of the dishes and our laughter filled the room. I felt like I was back home.