1、Unit 6 Chinese FoodPart 2 Reading and Language Activities 1. Comprehension work A. Probe the text 1. Kenneth Lo thinks that eating is the most important thing in life. One may be half-hearted when doing many other things, but one can hardly remain indifferent to what is going to enter ones body and
2、become part of oneself. Food thus will determine ones physical fitness and ultimately ones moral strength. 2. A large number of Westerners are quite indifferent to food and eating. They regard food simply as a kind of fuel and do not think that it has any moral effect on them. 3. The writer says tha
3、t Los typical Chinese position can be traced back to Confucius who believed that food is the first happiness. He also quotes the words of Fu Tong, a Chinese restaurateur in London, who expresses the same idea, “Food to my countrymen is one of the ecstasies of life.”4. In a restaurant Westerners look
4、 for a good position from where to see and to be seen. They are there to be entertained socially, and eating seems to be the by-product. When Chinese go to restaurants, they ask for a small room to themselves, where they can relax and enjoy their food whole-heartedly. 5. Chinese food has become one
5、of only a few truly international cuisines, along with Indian and some others. It owes its popularity to three reasons: the migration of Hong Kong Chinese to other parts of the world to open restaurants in the 1950s; the increased interest in sensuality in the Western world and the desire for greate
6、r freedom; and inherent sensual quality of Chinese food, which is always quick to satisfy the taste buds. 6. A “proper Chinese meal” is a shared experience and can last for hours, almost like a religious ceremony. The meal consists of carefully planned dishes, some of which are designed to blend, so
7、me of which to contrast. These dishes please both the eye and the palate. Philosophically speaking, the Chinese way of preparing, cooking, and serving food reflects the basic creed/ concept of Daoismthe onenessthe harmony of all things in the world. 2. Language work A. Get the right word. Answers 1.
8、 elusive 2. bedecked 3. lavish 4. ecstasy 5. inherent 6. ubiquitous 7. sage 8. harmony B. Work with sentences. Answers1. Beautiful packages can create a dream, and that is at the root of their appeal. 2. The pop singers fame has dramatically dropped, but he does not know how this has come about. 3.
9、In English there are many loaned words that are derived from Latin and Greek. 4. With regard to food supply, our logistics division will attend to everything. 5. Every hotel must install a fire warning system which conforms to the requirements of the local government. 6. As soon as war was over, the
10、 administration began to attend to the reconstruction of the local economy. 7. The closing down of unprofitable overseas branches is part and parcel of the companys plan to save money. 8. After answering a question from someone in the audience, the lecturer proceeded with his speech. 9. Children wou
11、ld fail to make progress, if their teachers and parents remain indifferent to their success. 10. The peaceful settlement of the ethnic clash in the region was welcomed throughout the length and breadth of the continent. B. Word study Answersb. 1. a. He looked as if he was attending to his work, but
12、actually he was thinking about the football match he saw the night before. b. She was apparently attending closely to her school work, yet her thoughts were altogether elsewhere. c.You never seem to attend to what I say, so theres no point in our coming to my classes. 2. a. In the matter of a job in
13、terview, your success largely depends on your own confidence. b. In the matter of family planning, people have to understand why it is important to stop population from growing too fast. c. In the matter of life and death, very few of us can remain as calm as he did. 3. a. Matha observed philosophic
14、ally, “ Life is full of problems.” b. In his speech, the President observed that the company would improve in the following year. c. The manager observed that the company would need restructuring to enhance its market performance. 4. a. Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being famo
15、us. b. These things happen to be part and parcel of my everyday reality. c. Keeping accounts is part and parcel of my job. 5. a. I have nothing to say with regard to your complaints. b. I am writing to you with regard to your letter on March 15th. c. He wants to speak to you with regard to your pers
16、onal financial situation. 6. a. Sam has no appreciation of the finer things in life. b. She has little or no appreciation of good music. c. Charlie has a great appreciation of both classical architecture and Chinese calligraphy. Part 3 Extended Activities 2. Read more Questions for discussion Answer
17、s for reference1. This saying is not correct. Its true that moderate exercise can add up to two years to a persons life and more exercise means a better chance at a long life, but there is a limit with regard to the amount of exercise one can have. Over this limit the effect is reverse. As is said i
18、n the text, a regimen that burned from exercise. The text also tells us that Harvard varsity athletes had no advantage over their classmates in terms of survival rates. 2. It is not true. Actually the Harvard study shows a favorable effect of exercise on morality rate from all diseases. Exercise pla
19、ys an important part in countering diseases. For example, hypertensive men who exercised had half the morality rate of their counterparts who remained sedentary. In this regard, sick people who exercise regularly and adequately may enjoy better and longer life. 3. This is question to get Ss feedback
20、. Exercise for wordsAnswers for referenceInjury Meaning Possible cause A broken arm A broken bone in the arm A fall during a football matchA bruise An injury to underlying tissues or bone in which the skin is not broken, often characterized by discolorationA fall in a raceA dislocated shoulder The j
21、oint between the upper arm and the shoulder is displaced from its socket A bump in a basketball match A sprained wrist An injury to the wrist caused y sudden twisting, so that there is pain and swelling A sudden sprain of the wrist in a volleyball match A sting A pain and a wound caused by being pie
22、rced by a sharp-pointed object, as that of certain insectsThe sting of a beeCramp Sudden and painful tightening of muscles, caused by lack of oxygen to the muscles when exercisingRunning in a long-distance race such as marathon A swollen ankle An injured ankle, swollen because of damage to the tissu
23、es A sudden twisting of the ankle in high jump Concussion An injury to the brain caused by a blow, or violent shaking, resulting in temporary unconsciousnessA strong thump of a heavy object on the head, e.g. a bit by a ball A blister A bubble-like swelling under the skin, filled with watery liquid,
24、caused by rubbing, burning, etc. Practicing in gymnastics such as parallel bars, horizontal bar, rings, etc. A black eye Dark bruised skin around a persons eye, resulting from a blowA punch on the eye in boxing A burn An injury or mark caused by fire, heat, or acidBeing burnt by boiling water3. Gram
25、mar Work A. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Answers1. to be fooled 2. to let 3. to balance 4. to be invited 5. to be held 6. to come 7. to win 8. to be found 9. to do 10. to be sold B. use the “ be + to infinitive” structure to translate the following sentences
26、 into English. Answers for reference1. They are to have their wedding next month. 2. He is to be congratulated on his brilliant discovery. 3. If it were to rain tomorrow, the match would be postponed. 4. Do not despair. The best is yet to come. 5. That was in 1550. He was to sail to the New World of
27、 America in the following year. 6. You are not to talk in the reading room.7. The new traffic regulations are to be observed. 8. The route is to be planned before the expedition. 4. Vocabulary work A. Meat: pork, beefsteak, ox tail Poultry: duck pate, egg, chicken Fish/ Seafood: salmon, King prawn,
28、shrimp, trout Vegetable/Nuts: herb, asparagus, cucumber, mushroom, green beans, tomato, potatoes, carrots and onions, almondsFruit: lemon, strawberries, tropical fruits, bananas, pineapple, kiwi fruit, mangoWays of Cooking: smoked, salad, grilled, roast, baked, stewed, fried, sautedB. Interpreter: a
29、. Russian style shrimp and egg saladb. Fried beefsteak in French way with fresh green beansc. Strawberries and cream Englishman: a. Smoked Scottish Salmon b. Roast Yorkshire Pork cooked in a cream and mushroom sauce c. Selection of fresh tropical fruitsGerman: a. Cold asparagus and cucumber saladb.
30、Baked potatoes with sauted carrots and onions c. German mango puddingAmerican: a. King prawn with herb butter b. Chicken with lemon saucec. Yoghurt with pineapple and kiwi fruit 5. Translation 1. The landlady told me that the rent must be paid in advance. 2. Although this company boasts that its pro
31、ducts are superior to those of other companies, they are actually inferior in quality.3. What lies at the root of the problem is their lack of interest. 4. The police interviewed several witnesses, but none of them could tell how the accident came about. 5. The new building of the department store d
32、oes not conform to the safety regulations. 6. She derived great satisfaction from her stamp collection. 7. Colorful balloons and flags added to the festive atmosphere of the small town. 8. Money is very important, but happiness is not always associated with wealth. 6. Read for interest Questions for
33、 discussion 1. a) From the U.S. b) In last few years. 2. By boosting the sales of both vegetables and premixed packages. 3. A. minimum of fuss: a)authentic-tasting sauce b) pre-cooked ingredients c) supervised and certified delicious by renowned chef d)simple illustration of how to prepare the dish
34、B. Busy shoppers dont have time to prepare their own mealsC. A variety of solutions are available. D. Some people dont know how to cook complicated dishes. E. Shopping is a nuisance. 4. Premixed packages of Chinese dishes + one or two vegetables (eggplant/ green pepper)meal solutions+ vegetables/ tofu/ eggssubutahapposai beef stewcream of chicken mabo tofu 5. subuta: 咕噜肉happosai: 日语（八宝菜）mabo tofu: 麻婆豆腐
