{"id":779,"date":"2026-03-01T23:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/stinky-tofu-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:23:50","slug":"stinky-tofu-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/stinky-tofu-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Stinky Tofu ESL Worksheet | Free Beginner Reading PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"
📈 Ready for a challenge?<\/strong> Try the Advanced (Level F) version<\/strong><\/a> of this worksheet!<\/div>\n
\"Stinky<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>\n

Stinky tofu is a famous<\/strong> food in Taiwan. It is called stinky because it has a strong smell<\/strong>. Some people say it smells bad. But many people love to eat it!<\/p>\n

Stinky tofu is made from regular tofu. The tofu sits in a special liquid<\/strong> for many days. This makes it fermented<\/strong>. The longer it sits, the stronger the smell becomes.<\/p>\n

\"Stinky<\/figure>\n

You can find stinky tofu at night markets. Vendors<\/strong> cook it in different ways. Some fry it until it is crispy. Others put it in soup. It can also be grilled<\/strong> on a stick.<\/p>\n

Stinky tofu is served with toppings<\/strong>. People add pickled vegetables on top. They also add hot sauce. The crispy outside and soft inside taste great together.<\/p>\n

Many tourists<\/strong> are scared to try stinky tofu at first. The smell is very strong! But after one bite, many people like it. It is part of the adventure<\/strong> of visiting Taiwan!<\/p>\n

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Download Printable PDF Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Level:<\/strong> Level C<\/p>\n

A. Vocabulary Matching<\/h2>\n

Match each word with its definition.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. famous<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

2. smell<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

3. liquid<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

4. fermented<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

5. vendors<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

6. grilled<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

7. toppings<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

8. tourists<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

9. adventure<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

10. crispy<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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a. people visiting from other places<\/p>\n

b. an exciting experience<\/p>\n

c. things put on top of food<\/p>\n

d. hard and crunchy<\/p>\n

e. what you notice with your nose<\/p>\n

f. something wet like water<\/p>\n

g. cooked over fire<\/p>\n

h. changed by sitting in liquid<\/p>\n

i. known by many people<\/p>\n

j. people who sell things<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

B. True or False<\/h2>\n

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Stinky tofu smells nice like flowers. ______<\/li>\n
  2. Stinky tofu is made from regular tofu. ______<\/li>\n
  3. The tofu sits in liquid for many days. ______<\/li>\n
  4. You can only find it in restaurants. ______<\/li>\n
  5. Some stinky tofu is fried until crispy. ______<\/li>\n
  6. No one likes stinky tofu. ______<\/li>\n
  7. Pickled vegetables go on top. ______<\/li>\n
  8. Tourists are often scared to try it. ______<\/li>\n
  9. Stinky tofu can be in soup. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    C. Fill in the Blanks<\/h2>\n

    Word Bank:<\/strong> famous  |  smell  |  liquid  |  fermented  |  vendors  |  toppings  |  tourists<\/p>\n

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    1. Stinky tofu is a _______________ food in Taiwan.<\/li>\n
    2. It has a very strong _______________.<\/li>\n
    3. The tofu sits in a special _______________ for days.<\/li>\n
    4. _______________ at night markets cook it different ways.<\/li>\n
    5. Many _______________ are scared to try it at first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
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      1. Why is it called stinky tofu?<\/li>\n
      2. How is stinky tofu made?<\/li>\n
      3. Where can you find stinky tofu?<\/li>\n
      4. What are some ways to cook it?<\/li>\n
      5. What toppings go on stinky tofu?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"Stinky<\/figure>\n

        E. Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n

        Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        1. Would you try stinky tofu? Why or why not?<\/li>\n
        2. Have you ever tried a food with a strong smell?<\/li>\n
        3. What food is famous in your country?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
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          Check your answers below.<\/em><\/p>\n

          A. Vocabulary:<\/strong> 1-i, 2-e, 3-f, 4-h, 5-j, 6-g, 7-c, 8-a, 9-b, 10-d<\/p>\n

          B. True\/False:<\/strong> 1-F, 2-T, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T, 9-T<\/p>\n

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-famous, 2-smell, 3-liquid, 4-Vendors, 5-tourists<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. Because it has a strong smell; 2. Tofu sits in liquid for many days; 3. At night markets; 4. Fried, in soup, or grilled; 5. Pickled vegetables and hot sauce<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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          Browse our complete collection of free ESL worksheets and learning resources<\/a> covering Taiwan culture, science, world history, and more.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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