内容正文:
An Introduction to Chinese Traditional Food
Learning Objectives
1. Master Chinese‑food‑related words and phrases;master descriptive passage sentence patterns.
2. Master the structure of an introduction to traditional food.
3. Write an 80‑120‑word short passage with complete points and correct grammar.
Lead-in
which one is your favorite food?
Lead-in
Our school will receive a group of international students tomorrow who want to learn about traditional Chinese food. The homeroom teacher, Mr. Wang, wants Xiao Ming to handle this task, but Xiao Ming doesn't know how to write it. Can you help him?
● 定义:美食介绍属于事物说明文,客观介绍美食的起源、食材、寓意、食用场景。不需要书信格式。
● 核心目的:Brief introduction → ingredients & custom → cultural meaning → recommendation
● 和记叙文区别:侧重客观介绍美食文化,不是写自己吃饭的经历。
What is food‑introduction passage?
链接高考
● 体裁地位:事物说明文是春考高频短文题型
● 字数要求:80‑120 words
● 评分核心:要点齐全;文化信息准确;逻辑通顺;语法正确
● 高频话题:美食、节日、景点、人物、校园介绍
Basic Vocabulary
traditional adj. 传统的
dumpling n. 饺子
food n. 食物
custom n. 习俗
culture n. 文化
delicious adj. 美味的
fill v. 填充
festival n. 节日
meaning n. 含义
popular adj. 受欢迎的
Advanced Vocabulary
Chinese traditional food 中国传统美食
be popular with 受…… 欢迎
made of meat and vegetables 由肉和蔬菜做成
during the Spring Festival 在春节期间
Advanced Vocabulary
special cultural meaning 特殊的文化寓意
stand for 代表;象征
family reunion 家庭团圆
be well‑worth trying 值得一试
besides /what’s more 此外
Quick quiz
1. We often eat ______(dumpling / dumplings) during the Spring Festival.
2. Dumplings are popular ______(with / for) Chinese people.
dumplings
常用复数表示一类食物
with
固定搭配 be popular with sb. 受某人欢迎
Useful Phrases
🔹 Brief introduction & ingredients & custom
one of Chinese traditional foods 中国传统美食之一
be popular with Chinese people 受中国人欢迎
made of meat and vegetables 由肉和蔬菜制作
eat…during the Spring Festival 春节期间食用
Useful Phrases
🔹 Cultural meaning & recommendation
special cultural meaning 特殊的文化寓意
stand for family reunion 象征家庭团圆
be well‑worth trying 值得一试
besides /what’s more 此外
Sentence Patterns
Opening 开篇总述
Dumplings are one of the most famous Chinese traditional foods.
Body‑1 主体:受欢迎程度、食材、食用习俗
They are popular with Chinese people. They are made of meat and vegetables. People usually eat them during the Spring Festival.
Sentence Patterns
Body‑2 主体:文化寓意
They have special cultural meaning and stand for family reunion.
Ending 结尾评价推荐
Besides, they are very delicious and well‑worth trying.
Grammar Focus
1. Tense:一般现在时(客观介绍事物)
2. 名词:dumpling 常用复数 dumplings,表示一类食物
3. 固定短语:be popular with;be made of;stand for;be well‑worth doing
4. 过渡词:besides /what’s more 此外
5. Tip:This is a short passage, NO letter format.(无书信格式)
Common Mistakes
(1)固定搭配错误
❌ Dumplings are popular for Chinese people.
✅ Dumplings are popular with Chinese people.
解析:be popular with sb. 表示 “受某人欢迎”,介词用 with,不用 for。
Common Mistakes
(2)名词使用错误
❌ Dumpling is a traditional Chinese food.
✅ Dumplings are one of the traditional Chinese foods.
解析:dumpling 表示一类食物,通常使用复数;one of 后接名词复数。
Common Mistakes
(3)be made of 与 be made from 混淆
❌ Dumplings are made from meat and vegetables.
✅ Dumplings are made of meat and vegetables.
解析:be made of:能看出原材料;be made from:看不出原材料。饺子可以看出馅料,用 be made of。
Four Key Points
1. Passage type:说明文短文,无书信格式
2. Brief introduction:总述,点明是什么传统美食
3. Ingredients & custom:食材、食用的习俗与场景
4. Cultural meaning & recommendation:文化寓意、推荐评价
Writing Template
________ are one of the most famous Chinese traditional foods.
They are popular with ________. They are made of ________.
People usually eat them during ________.
They have special cultural meaning and stand for ________.
Besides, they are delicious and well‑worth trying.
Writing Task
学校英文报征稿,请写一篇短文介绍饺子。
提示要点:
1. 总述:饺子是中国最著名的传统美食之一;
2. 深受中国人喜爱,由肉和蔬菜做成,人们常在春节吃饺子;
3. 有着特殊文化寓意,象征家庭团圆;
4. 味道美味,值得一试;
5. 词数 80‑120,不需要书信格式。
Steps for Writing
第一步:Judge the style → Descriptive short passage. No letter format!
第二步:Extract four key points
Passage type: short passage(无称呼署名)
Brief introduction: one of the most famous Chinese traditional foods
Steps for Writing
Ingredients & custom: popular with Chinese people; made of meat and vegetables; eat during Spring Festival
Cultural meaning & recommendation: stand for family reunion; delicious, well‑worth trying
第三步:Fill in template;检查固定短语、名词复数
Model Essay
Dumplings are one of the most famous Chinese traditional foods.
They are popular with Chinese people. They are made of meat and vegetables. People usually eat them during the Spring Festival. They have special cultural meaning and stand for family reunion. Many families get together and enjoy dumplings on New Year’s Eve.
Besides, they are very delicious and well‑worth trying.
Summary
1. Words & phrases:传统美食主题单词、功能词组
2. Sentences:总述 — 食材习俗 — 文化寓意 — 结尾推荐句型
3. Structure:四要素:总述‑食材习俗‑文化寓意‑推荐;不用书信格式
4. Rules:be popular with;be made of;名词复数;be well‑worth doing
Homework
1.Basic:Recite the template and key sentences, copy the model essay.
2.Advanced:Write a short passage to introduce mooncakes.
Thank You!
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