Unit 1 Food matters Extended reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选择性必修第一册

U1 Extended Reading Eating in China Read the following entries from the blog of a food critic美食评论家 who is eating his way through traditional Chinese food. What does a food critic usually do? Try various kind of foods and talk about the flavours and feelings. If you were a food critic, what would you write to recommend推荐 these foods? taste appearance ingredients ways of cooking history smell reasons for popularity Eating in China 7 March Sichuan hot pot 12 August Nanjing salted duck 8 December Cantonese dim sum Where did the critic go? Eating in China 7 March Sichuan hot pot 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 录制 2022年上学期 制作 21 长沙市长郡中学 黄曼玲 Detailed reading Read para.1 and find the adjectives the author uses to describe the features(特点） of the hot pot. ___________________ hot pot； ________flavor (spicy 辛辣的) ______________layer of chillies … __________meat，fish and vegetables What are the functions of these adjectives? These adjectives make the description of the foods more expressive（有表现力的）and ________（生动的）so as to ________________（注入活力） the words. vivid breathe life into mouth-watering hot beautiful fresh 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 录制 2022年上学期 制作 21 长沙市长郡中学 黄曼玲 Sichuan hot pot Can you describe the picture? As the soup bubbled slowly over a gas burner in the middle of the table, its surface was covered with a beautiful layer of chillies, Sichuan peppers, spring onions and red oil. Slowly at first, and then faster and faster, we tipped plates of fresh meat, fish, and vegetables into the pot. Sichuan hot pot ________ of Sichuan hot pot When: Who: Why: What: (In the beginning) (Over time) multiple options of soups, vegetables, meats and sauces in the late Qing Dynasty boatmen on the Yangtze River to keep warm during the cold and wet winters boiling vegetables, chillies and Sichuan peppers in water History （para 2） Sichuan hot pot popularity benefits features ingredients making process flavour →famous both in China and overseas →1.heat up a cold midwinter evening 2. let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon 3. offer the best way to relax with friends →multiple soups, vegetables, meat, and sauces → boil various ingredients →hot, spicy history time background information →started off in the late Qing Dynasty →the damp, foggy climate Why can Sichuan hot pot be widely pupular in Sichuan and China even overseas? The hot flavour can heat up a cold midwinter evening or let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon. Sichuan hot pots are perfect for the damp, foggy climate. Hot pot is the perfect way to relax with friends. Sichuan hot pots offer a great opportunity to socialize with friends. Eating in China 7 March Sichuan hot pot 12 August Nanjing salted duck 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 录制 2022年上学期 制作 21 长沙市长郡中学 黄曼玲 Served plain in thin, white slices, the meat is juicy and salty. Can you describe the picture? Listen to the recording of the 1st paragraph and list the features of Nanjing salted duck. Features of Nanjing salted duck Appearance Taste plain in thin, white slices juicy and salty Process salting; drying; boiling; cooling What does the salted Nanjiang duck look like? How about the taste? And how to make it? while listening write down some key words. 15 Nanjing salted duck Why is Nanjing salted duck so popular? Firstly, Nanjing has countless waterways, making it a perfect area for raising waterbirds. Secondly, duck is traditionally considered to have cooling properties, which is appropriate for the hot summer months. n.性质,特性;财产 adj.合适的 What does the writer think of this dish? Without equal / hit the spot / personal favorite Eating in China 7 March Sichuan hot pot 12 August Nanjing salted duck 8 December Cantonese dim sum 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 录制 2022年上学期 制作 21 长沙市长郡中学 黄曼玲 Cantonese dim sum In the middle of the 19th century，______. A. teahouses became common in Guangzhou B. people in Guangzhou began to drink tea in the morning C. tea began to be served together with a variety of dim sum D. Guangzhou’s restaurants began to make dim sum in the morning Careful reading Cantonese dim sum History Teahouses have been common in China since the ______________. The Cantonese began to serve tea together with a variety of light dishes, or dim sum in the __________________. How the Cantonese eat their breakfasts The Cantonese do not ________over their breakfasts. The emphasis is rather on conversation about ____________________________. Dishes There are various dishes that have been _________________________, such as beef balls and _________________. Read the third entry and complete the notes. Tang Dynasty mid-19th century hurry business, family or pleasure baked, boiled, steamed or fried rice noodle rolls popularity benefits features ingredients making process flavour →morning tea is essential part in the daily routine →give people hours to have conversations about business, family or pleasure → various dishes such as beef balls and rice noodles rolls → baking, boiling, steaming or frying → light history time background information was served with tea in the mid-19th century → Teahouses have been common in China since the Tang Dynasty Cantonese dim sum 1. Why does the writer base his writing on his personal experiences? Critical thinking To enhance the credibility(可信度), reliability(可靠性) To make it more convincing and persuasive(有说服力的）. To attract the readers’ attention. All above. 2. What is the critic's purpose of writing these blog entries? To emphasize that traditional Chinese foods have a long history. To stress that the traditional Chinese foods have profound(深远的） cultural meanings. To make introductions to his favorite dishes. All above. 22 Further thinking What is the critic’s attitude towards the three traditional Chinese foods? Please find out the supporting ideas. The food critic really loves these foods.  I instantly became a big fan of Sichuan hot pots and I’ll soon be back for more! (L19–20)  It definitely hit the spot when I tried it, and it has become one of my personal favorites. (L34–35)  A single visit is not enough to appreciate everything, and I have a long list of dim sum I still need to try. (L50–51) Some famous dishes Qin’gong meatball crayfish spring roll How can we recommend these tasty food to others? The food critic is planning a trip to Huai’an and wants to know what is worth eating. Can you write an email to him to introduce a famous Chinese cuisine? (use the expressions below) Features 特色 Reasons for recommendation Lift my spirits Hit the spot Socialize with friends Sense of happiness and belonging Culture roots (personalexperience; feelings ) Qin’gong meatball The meat is soft and elastic(有弹性的）. The soup is thick and tasty. spring roll Crispy酥脆的; different kinds of fillings; fried ；usually served during spring festival crayfish Juicy; spicy; hot; mouth-watering Show time 25 Possible version crayfish（龙虾） is famous at home and abroad for its hot and __________ taste. As for me, it is a perfect match for barbecue. This _______________(垂涎欲滴的）combination is ____________for summer night when _________________with friends. The wonderful ___________(口味) always ____________ our laughter and conversation. Even though it might let loose _______________ in summer , I still think it is ________________ in my heart for it really ____________________(令人满意）. spicy mouth-watering socializing flavour quickens rivers of sweat appropriate without equal hits the spot Use the expressions we have learnt to fill in the blanks 26 民以食为天 “Food” is always first and foremost in everyone’s mind. adj.最重要的 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 $