1、高等院校研究生英语系列教材,综合教程（上）INTEGRATED COURSE,2,UNIT 2,ART OF THE TABLE,Content,Starting outReading FocusReading MorePractical TranslationFocused WritingFinal Project,Task 1Chinese cuisine has become widespread in many parts of the worldfrom East Asia to North America, Australia to Western Europe. Regional
2、 cultural differences vary greatly among the different regions of China, giving rise to the different styles of food. There are eight main regional cuisines: Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. Work in pairs to choose two different regional cuisines with which y
3、ou are familiar from the eight alternatives above. Compare them by discussing the ingredients, preparation, flavors etc. (P35)Whats your favorite dish? Why? How is it prepared?,Starting out,Task 2 With the ever-widening opening up to the outside world, Western practices exert some influence, yet the
4、y have not really changed the eating habits of the Chinese people. (P35),Starting outTask 2,Do you think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits? If so, why and how? If not, why not?,I think globalization will have an effect on Chinese eating habits. Since Reform and O
5、pening-up, Western practices have exerted profound influence on the living style of Chinese people. We can see that great changes have taken in the way we feed ourselves. For example, many Chinese today like to have burgers, sandwiches and coffee instead of steamed buns and soybean milk for breakfas
6、t.,I dont think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits. Take me for example, I prefer porridges to burgers for breakfast and tea to coffee or coke. I think Chinese food, one of the most popular food choices in most parts of the world, has a very long history and disti
7、nctive characteristics. Most people I know enjoy traditional Chinese food because it tastes delicious and the price is reasonable. Therefore, globalization will have little effect on traditional Chinese eating habits.,Task 3Discuss with your partner the following questions.Globalization is everywher
8、e. In the food industry, we see that giants such as KFC and McDonalds have entered Chinese market and established many franchises in major Chinese cities. (P35)Do you often eat Western style fast food in KFCs or McDonalds? If yes, what do you think of the food served there? If not, why not?,Starting
9、 outTask 3,Yes, I often have fast food in KFC and McDonalds. Fast food chains can provide food of relatively uniform size, volume or even shape all over the world because of its strict standard. No matter where I am, I will have burgers and chips of the same taste. Thats really fantastic! No, I dont
10、 like fast food in KFC and McDonalds. Except burgers and chips, they cannot provide anything else that is interesting and creative. Food there is really a nuisance with awful taste and unattractive price. Besides, the high-calorie food is a nightmare for me. Dont forget that Im on a diet these days.
11、,Some people worry that the popularity of the Western style fast food among Chinese people, young people in particular, will give rise to a decline in the popularity of traditional Chinese food, such as, the steamed bun. (P35)Do you agree? Why or why not? Apart from American fast food and hotel buff
12、ets, what do you know about western eating habits?,Task 3,Starting outTask 3,With all these new choices, we must use food pyramid guide to make _. This most important group is made up of all food _. But vegetable group also includes carrots, potatoes and other_. _is rich in protein, vitamins and min
13、erals including calcium. _is the smallest part.,healthy food selection,made from whole grains,slightly edible plants,Dairy food,The tip of the pyramid,Starting out,Food PyramidListen carefully to an audio clip about food pyramid and complete the blank-filling exercise.,Culinary Delights in China,Rea
14、ding Focus,Reading Focus,Listen to a dialogue on Food and Restaurants, and complete the gap-filling exercise. 1. If you want a hamburger, hotdog or fried potato, you can go to those _ or _. 2. But remember, if you choose to stay there enjoying your food, you should _ after finishing the meal. 3. And
15、 if you want some vegetables, you can go to the _ on the street. 4. In diners or coffee shops, you can order food of various levels according to _ and _. 5. Finally, using _ are the easiest way to solve your food problem. You can find anything in it.,Background Information,refreshment stands,snack b
16、ars,pay some tips,salad bars,your own preference,economic status,vending machines,Reading Focus Global Understanding,(Paras. 2-5),(Paras. 6-11),(Paras. 12-15), Introduction (Para. 1),Local Chinese cuisines,Sichuan cuisine: _ _ the use of Chinese prickly ash seeds and other spices like chili pepper,R
17、eading Focus Global Understanding,delicious yet economical,famous for its spicy and hot food,Guangdong cuisine:with its _B. famous for _C. _,Reading Focus Global Understanding,own characteristics that has exerted a far-reaching influence on other parts of China and the world,its seafood as well as f
18、or its originality and refined cooking processes,offering various soups,Local Chinese cuisines,Zhejiang cuisine: A. _ B. _,Reading Focus Global Understanding,light and exquisite,with the refreshing flavors of nature,Local Chinese cuisines,Every dish has a story,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Gou
19、buli: A. Goubuli steamed buns _ _. B. They were _ _. Dongpo Meat: A. _, a greatpoet of the Northern SongDynasty. B. _.,first sold in Tianjin about 150 years ago,so popular that the owner had no time to answer his customers,This dish was named after Su Dongpo,He rewarded workers with stewed pork in s
20、oy sauce,Every dish has a story,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Buddha Jumping over the Wall: This dish was created in the _ _. B. It is prepared _. C. _.,Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of Qing Emperor Guangxu.,with more than 20 main ingredients,A poet wrote a poem fo
21、r the dish,Warmth and hospitality expressed by food,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Eating habits have not changed. A. The old and young _. B. Elders _ _. C. The hostess or host _. D. Every one_.,sit in order of seniority,select food for the young and the young make toasts to the elders,apportion
22、s the dishes to treat guests,takes into consideration the needs of the group,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Special food for social festivals: A. _. B. _. C. _.,Jiaozi for the Spring Festival,Yuanxiao for the Lantern Festival,Zongzi for Duanwu Festival,Warmth and hospitality expressed by food,Ta
23、sk 2,Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the sentence from the text. (P 43),Reading Focus Detailed Information,Key1- 2- 3- 4- 5-6- 7- 8- 9- 10-,C,D,A,B,D,B,B,D,A,B,Critical Thinking,Reading Focus,1. Every dish has a story. In the text there are three stories about names: Goubuli s
24、teamed buns, Dongpo Meat and Buddha Jumping over the Wall. Tell the story behind a famous dish with which youre familiar.How about “过桥米线”？,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,2. “The names of some dishes are so eccentric that they may confuse people, both Chinese and foreig
25、ners. If you only translate the names literally with no explanation, you could make a fool of yourself.” Do you agree? Provide examples to support or argue against the authors point.How about “蚂蚁上树”？,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,3. Some people say that you are what you eat. In the text, the author
26、 believes that culinary customs have had a certain influence on the character of the Chinese people. Do you agree or not? Draw on your personal experience or come up with facts to support your opinion.,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,4. Now more and more Chinese also celebrate Western festivals. With
27、 the popularity of Western festivals in China. Do you think that Chinese people will be less concerned about what food they eat at festivals? Back up your opinion with examples.,1. Sichuan, known as Natures Storehouse, is also a storehouse of cuisine. Here, each and every restaurant provides delicio
28、us yeteconomical culinary fare. (Para. 3)fare: (n.)1) food, especially food served in a restaurant or eaten on a special occasion e.g. traditional Christmas fare2) the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc. e.g. Air fares have shot up by 20%.,Reading Focus Language Point,2. Guan
29、gdong Province is located in southern China, with a moderate climate and abundant produce all year round.(Para. 4)moderate: (adj.) neither very big nor very small, very hot nor very cold, very fast nor very slow etc 中等的，适度的 moderate exercise 适度的运动 a moderate income 过得去的收入 have moderate success 大致还算成
30、功 at a moderate speed 以适中的速度 “produce”, used as a noun, means food or other things that have been grown or produced on a farm to be solde.g. fresh local produce 新鲜特产dairy produce 奶产品,Reading Focus Language Point,3. Zhejiang cuisine is light and exquisite, and is typical of food from along the lower
31、Yangtze River. (Para. 5)light: (adj.) food or alchholic drink that is light either does not have a strong flavor or is easy to digest e.g. 1) We had a light white wine with the fish.2) a light, refreshing dessert exquisite: (adj.) extremely beautiful and delicate 精致的；精美的e.g. an exquisite hand-painte
32、d vase 精致的手绘花瓶,Reading Focus Language Point,4. Buddha Jumping over the Wall was created in a restaurant called Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of the Qing Emperor, Guangxu (1875-1908). (Para. 11) reign: (n.) the period of time during which someone is king or queene.g. cha
33、nges that took place during his reign reign: (v.) to rule a nation or group of nations as their king, queen, or emperor e.g. George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952.,Reading Focus Language Point,5. The elders select food for the young while the young make toasts to the elders. (Para. 12) If you make a t
34、oast to someone, you drink something in order to thank them, wish them luck etc.e.g. Id like to make a toast to the bride and groom.,Reading Focus Language Point,6. In China, food eaten during festivals is particularly important. At different festivals, people partake of different fare. (Para. 15) p
35、artake of: to eat or drink something that is offered to youe.g. 1) Grandmother likes to partake of a small glass of sherry before lunch.2) Will you partake of a glass of wine?,Reading Focus Language Point,Task 1 Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. (P4
36、6),Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,Key1- 2- 3- 4- 5-6- 7- 8- 9- 10-,A,B,B,C,B,A,B,C,A,C,Task 2,1. bud A. A blossom develops from a _. B. In this poem, the _ flower means youth.2. access A. The only _ to that ancient castle is along a muddy track. B. Users can _ their voice mail remotely.3. taste
37、A. The medicine had a slightly bitter _. B. There was a lot of hard work before we first _ success.,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate form of the word given and explain its meaning. (P47),Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,bud (n.),budding (adj.),access (n.),access (v.),taste (n.),taste
38、 (v.),4. fool A. Katherine was nobodys _ when it came to money. B. Its no good _ yourself. Hes not coming back.5. produce A. The factory _ an incredible 100 cars per hour. B. We sell tinned goods and local _.6. garnish A. They _ the room with modern paintings. B. The chicken was served with _of pars
39、ley and green onion.7. reign A. The Queen _ but does not rule. B. The kings _ lasted for 30 years.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,fool (n.),fooling (n.),produces (v.),produces (n.),garnish (v.),garnishes (n.),reigns (v.),reign (n.),8. concern A. Environmental protection is a growing _ in China.
40、B. He loved his wife, and _ for her happiness.9. name A. The building is _ after a successful entrepreneur. B. Could I call you by your first _?10. practice A. Ive_ playing the piano for five years. B. It is his_ to take a walk after dinner every evening.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,concern (
41、n.),concerned (v.),named (v.),name (n.),practiced (v.),practice (n.),Task 3,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word from the box. Change the form if necessary.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,masterpiece integrate partake steam choice amaze pleasure present aspire hand,Cuisine in Chin
42、a is a harmonious 1) _ of color, taste, shape and fragrance. For the cooking process, chefs pick 2) _ and varied ingredients and seasonings and employ the unparalleled and complicated skills 3) _ down from their fathers, always 4) _ to their ideal of perfection for all the senses. Among the many coo
43、king methods they use are boiling, stewing, braising, frying, 5) _ , crisping, baking, simmering.,integration,choice,handed,aspiring,steaming,When they finish their 6) _ they are arranged on a variety of plates and dishes so that they are a real 7) _ to view, to smell and ultimately to savor. The fa
44、cility to 8) _ of these delights is also distinctivechopsticks! To see even the smallest child eat with such dexterity is quite 9) _ for many foreigners. The use of two simple sticks in this way is an art in itself and chopsticks have determined the way in which Chinese food is 10) _ at the table.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,masterpieces,
