Unit 3 Reading and Thinking（阅读课讲义）英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 3 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While Reading 4. Post Reading 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the picture on page 1 and discuss: 1.Where do you think this photo was taken? What is happening in this photo? 2.Have you ever visited this place or a place like it? What was it like? 3.What kind of lives do these people lead? How are their lives similar to or different from your own? 二、名言解读 "Food brings people together on many different levels. It's an important part of the soul and body. It's truly love." — Giada De Laurentiis Question: What does this quote mean to you? 三、情境导入 Ask students:How many kinds of Chinese cuisine can you name? What is your favourite Chinese dish?Do you think the food we eat says something about who we are? Lead-in to the topic: Today we will read an article about the link between food and culture, following a foreigner's journey through different regions of China and the local foods he discovers. 2. Pre-reading 一、话题词汇预热 Match the words with their meanings: A. cuisine 1. a particular style of cooking B. recipe 2. a set of instructions for cooking a dish C. authentic 3. real; genuine; not copied D. flavour 4. the taste of food E. ingredient 5. a food used in cooking a dish F. slice 6. to cut into thin pieces G. prior to 7. before 二、 背景知识铺垫 Discuss in groups: 1.How many kinds of Chinese cuisine are there, and how can these cuisines be described? 2.What, if anything, do these cuisines tell you about the people who eat them? 三、基于标题与引语的预测 Look at the title: "CULTURE AND CUISINE" and the quote: "You are what you eat." Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you think "You are what you eat" means? 2.What do you think this article will be about? 3.Where do you think the author is from? 4.What places in China do you think the author will visit? 3. While Reading Activity 1: Skimming（略读） Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions: 1.Who is the author of this article? Answer: The author is a foreigner visiting China (not named in the text, but likely a writer/journalist). 2.What is the main idea of the article? Answer: The article explores the relationship between food and culture by describing the author's experience with different Chinese cuisines in different regions. 3.How many places does the author visit? List them. Answer: Four places: America (before coming to China), Beijing, Shandong Province, and northern Xinjiang. Activity 2: Scanning（查读）— Complete the Table Read the passage carefully and complete the table on page 27 of your textbook. Place Kind of Chinese food Typical dish People or culture America Changed to suit American tastes General Tso's chicken Love bold, simple flavours; not afraid to try new foods Beijing __________ __________ __________ Shandong __________ __________ Family is important; family affair Northwest China (Xinjiang) __________ __________ Traditionally wandered on horses; cooked over open fire South China (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) Central China (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) Activity 3: Match Causes to Effects Match the causes to the effects below. Then find more examples from the text. Cause Effect 1. The flavour preferences of Americans often differ from those of the Chinese. A. The chef just began filling our table with the best food we had ever eaten. 2. We had no idea how to order food. B. Their traditional foods are what you can cook over an open fire. 3. These groups traditionally wandered the open range on horses. C. Chinese food in America is changed to suit American tastes. Activity 4: Detailed Reading（精读）— Answer the Questions Read the passage again and answer the following questions: 1.What does the saying "You are what you eat" mean according to the author? 2.Why does the author say General Tso's chicken cannot tell us much about the Chinese? 3.What does General Tso's chicken tell us about Americans? 4.What did the author experience in Beijing? 5.Why is family important to people in Shandong? 6.What is the traditional food of Kazakh and Inner Mongolian groups? 7.Activity 5: Language Focus — Past Perfect Tense Find the sentences using the past perfect tense from the passage. Then complete the practice. Sentences from the passage: 1."A Sichuan restaurant had been recommended to us by a friend." 2."We had no idea how to order, so the chef just began filling our table with the best food we had ever eaten." Practice: Complete the sentences with the correct forms using the past perfect tense. 1.By the time we arrived at the restaurant, all the tables __________ (take). 2.I __________ never __________ (try) Sichuan food before I came to China. 3.The chef __________ already __________ (prepare) the dishes when we got there. 4.We __________ (finish) our meal before we realised what we had eaten. 5.The restaurant __________ (recommend) to us by a local friend. 4. Post Reading 一、篇章结构图表 Read the passage again and complete the table below to show how the article is organized. Part Paragraph(s) Main Content Key Words / Examples Introduction Para ___ The author introduces the main idea: "You are what you eat" refers to personality, character, and culture. Quote: "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." Body—Experience in America Para ___ The author's first experience with Chinese food was in America, where it was changed to suit American tastes. Dish: General Tso's chicken; tells us Americans love bold, simple flavours. Body—Experience in Beijing Para ___ The author visited a Sichuan restaurant in Beijing and had an amazing experience. The chef filled the table with delicious food. Body—Experience in Shandong Para ___ The author moved to Shandong and enjoyed boiled dumplings, showing that family is important there. Dish: Boiled dumplings with vinegar; pancake rolls with green onions. Body—Experience in Northwest China Para ___ The author visited Xinjiang and learned about the traditional food of Kazakh and Inner Mongolian people. Dish: Lamb kebab; cooked over an open fire. Conclusion (Implied) The author concludes that food and culture are closely connected. Culture and cuisine go hand in hand. 二、 写作手法分析 A. Structure Pattern（结构模式） Question: What pattern does the article follow? B. Use of Quotes（引用手法） Question: Why does the author start with a quote from Brillat-Savarin? C. Comparison and Contrast（比较与对比） Question: What comparisons does the author make? 三、主题升华 Discuss in groups: 1.Do you think "culture and cuisine go hand in hand"? Give your reasons. 2.What does eating the following foods tell you about a person? 四、结构化总结 Complete the summary of the article: The French author Brillat-Savarin once wrote, "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." This means that our food choices are linked to our ① __________, character, and culture. The author first experienced Chinese food in ② __________, where dishes like General Tso's chicken were ③ __________ to suit American tastes. This tells us that Americans love ④ __________, simple flavours and are not afraid to try new foods. When the author came to China, he tried authentic Chinese food. In ⑤ __________, he had a wonderful experience at a Sichuan restaurant. In ⑥ __________, he enjoyed boiled dumplings, which showed that ⑦ __________ is important to people there. In northern Xinjiang, he discovered that Kazakh and Inner Mongolian people traditionally eat ⑧ __________ meat cooked over an open fire. In conclusion, the author shows that food and culture are closely connected, and what we eat can tell us a lot about ⑨ __________ we are. 5. Homework Option 1: 主题阅读与写作 Read the passage below about food culture in different countries and answer the questions. Food Around the World Every culture has its own unique food traditions. In Italy, pasta and pizza are staples. Italians take great pride in their food, using fresh ingredients and simple recipes that have been passed down through generations. Meals are often a time for family to gather and share stories. In Japan, food is seen as an art form. Sushi, tempura, and ramen are popular dishes. Japanese chefs spend years perfecting their skills. Presentation is extremely important — food must look beautiful as well as taste good. There is also a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients. In Mexico, food is bold and spicy. Corn, beans, and chillies are the basis of many dishes. Tacos, enchiladas, and tamales are well-known around the world. Mexican food reflects the country's history, mixing indigenous ingredients with Spanish influences. In China, food varies greatly from region to region. As the article we read shows, what people eat reveals a lot about their culture, climate, and way of life. Questions: 1.What are three things that Italians value about their food? 2.Why is presentation important in Japanese cuisine? 3.What does Mexican food reflect about the country's history? 4.What can we learn about a culture from its food? Give one reason. Option 2: 语言巩固 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the passage. 1.Chinese __________ (cuisine) is famous all over the world for its variety. 2.This restaurant serves __________ (authentically) Sichuan food. 3.The __________ (flavour) of this dish is too spicy for me. 4.Please slice the __________ (ingredient) into thin pieces. 5.Our hotel was __________ (recommend) to us by a friend. 6.We had the __________ (please) of experiencing an entirely new type of food. 7.The family gathered together to make __________ (dumplings). 8.These nomads __________ (traditional) wandered the grasslands. Option 3: 语法练习 — 过去完成时 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. 1.By the time we arrived at the restaurant, it __________ already __________ (close). 2.I __________ never __________ (try) dumplings before I came to China. 3.The chef __________ (prepare) all the dishes before the guests arrived. 4,We __________ (finish) our meal when we learnt what we had eaten. 5,The restaurant __________ (recommend) to us by a local friend. 6.She __________ (live) in Beijing for three years before she moved to Shanghai. 7.The meal __________ (serve) by the time we reached the table. 8.He __________ (not eat) anything before he came to dinner. 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While Reading 4. Post Reading 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the picture on page 1 and discuss: 1.Where do you think this photo was taken? What is happening in this photo? Free answers from students. 2.Have you ever visited this place or a place like it? What was it like? Free answers from students. 3.What kind of lives do these people lead? How are their lives similar to or different from your own? Suggested answers: They may lead a more traditional/rural life, growing their own food, cooking together as a family, which might be different from urban fast-paced life. 二、名言解读 "Food brings people together on many different levels. It's an important part of the soul and body. It's truly love." — Giada De Laurentiis Question: What does this quote mean to you? Suggested answer: Food is not just about eating; it connects people emotionally and culturally. Sharing food is a way of showing care and building relationships. 三、情境导入 Ask students:How many kinds of Chinese cuisine can you name? What is your favourite Chinese dish?Do you think the food we eat says something about who we are? Lead-in to the topic: Today we will read an article about the link between food and culture, following a foreigner's journey through different regions of China and the local foods he discovers. 2. Pre-reading 一、话题词汇预热 Match the words with their meanings: A. cuisine 1. a particular style of cooking B. recipe 2. a set of instructions for cooking a dish C. authentic 3. real; genuine; not copied D. flavour 4. the taste of food E. ingredient 5. a food used in cooking a dish F. slice 6. to cut into thin pieces G. prior to 7. before Answers: A→1, B→2, C→3, D→4, E→5, F→6, G→7 二、 背景知识铺垫 Discuss in groups: 1.How many kinds of Chinese cuisine are there, and how can these cuisines be described? Suggested answers: Eight major cuisines (八大菜系): 川菜 (Sichuan — spicy), 粤菜 (Cantonese — light, fresh), 鲁菜 (Shandong — salty, crispy), 苏菜 (Jiangsu — sweet, delicate), 浙菜 (Zhejiang — fresh, tender), 闽菜 (Fujian — umami), 湘菜 (Hunan — hot, sour), 徽菜 (Anhui — hearty). Each has unique flavours and cooking methods. 2.What, if anything, do these cuisines tell you about the people who eat them? Suggested answers: Food reflects the local climate, geography, and history. For example, spicy food in Sichuan helps people deal with damp weather; seafood is common in coastal areas. 三、基于标题与引语的预测 Look at the title: "CULTURE AND CUISINE" and the quote: "You are what you eat." Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you think "You are what you eat" means? Suggested answer: It can mean that the food you eat affects your health, but it can also mean that your food choices reflect your personality, background, and culture. 2.What do you think this article will be about? Suggested answer: It will explore the relationship between food and culture, especially in China. 3.Where do you think the author is from? Suggested answer: The author is probably a foreigner (from America) visiting different parts of China. 4.What places in China do you think the author will visit? Suggested answer: Beijing, Sichuan, Shandong, Xinjiang, etc. 3. While Reading Activity 1: Skimming（略读） Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions: 1.Who is the author of this article? Answer: The author is a foreigner visiting China (not named in the text, but likely a writer/journalist). 2.What is the main idea of the article? Answer: The article explores the relationship between food and culture by describing the author's experience with different Chinese cuisines in different regions. 3.How many places does the author visit? List them. Answer: Four places: America (before coming to China), Beijing, Shandong Province, and northern Xinjiang. Activity 2: Scanning（查读）— Complete the Table Read the passage carefully and complete the table on page 27 of your textbook. Place Kind of Chinese food Typical dish People or culture America Changed to suit American tastes General Tso's chicken Love bold, simple flavours; not afraid to try new foods Beijing __________ __________ __________ Shandong __________ __________ Family is important; family affair Northwest China (Xinjiang) __________ __________ Traditionally wandered on horses; cooked over open fire South China (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) Central China (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) (Not mentioned) Answers: Place Kind of Chinese food Typical dish People or culture America Changed Chinese food General Tso's chicken Love bold, simple flavours; not afraid to try new foods Beijing Sichuan cuisine (Not named, but chef filled the table) (Not mentioned) Shandong Shandong cuisine (Lu) Boiled dumplings with vinegar; pancake rolls with green onions Family is important; family affair Northwest China Xinjiang cuisine Lamb kebab; boiled or roasted meat Traditionally wandered on horses; cooked over open fire South China Not mentioned Not mentioned Not mentioned Central China Not mentioned Not mentioned Not mentioned Activity 3: Match Causes to Effects Match the causes to the effects below. Then find more examples from the text. Cause Effect 1. The flavour preferences of Americans often differ from those of the Chinese. A. The chef just began filling our table with the best food we had ever eaten. 2. We had no idea how to order food. B. Their traditional foods are what you can cook over an open fire. 3. These groups traditionally wandered the open range on horses. C. Chinese food in America is changed to suit American tastes. Answers: 1 → C 2 → A 3 → B More examples from the text: Cause: The author had no experience with authentic Chinese food before coming to China. Effect: The author's first experience with Chinese food in America was with Americanised Chinese dishes. Activity 4: Detailed Reading（精读）— Answer the Questions Read the passage again and answer the following questions: 1.What does the saying "You are what you eat" mean according to the author? Answer: It refers not just to healthy eating, but to our personality, character, and culture. 2.Why does the author say General Tso's chicken cannot tell us much about the Chinese? Answer: Because it is not an authentic Chinese recipe; it was changed to suit American tastes. 3.What does General Tso's chicken tell us about Americans? Answer: Americans love bold, simple flavours and are not afraid to try new foods. 4.What did the author experience in Beijing? Answer: The author went to a Sichuan restaurant and the chef filled the table with the best food they had ever eaten. 5.Why is family important to people in Shandong? Answer: Because making dumplings has become a family affair with everyone joining in to help. 6.What is the traditional food of Kazakh and Inner Mongolian groups? Answer: Boiled or roasted meat cooked over an open fire, such as lamb kebab. 7.Activity 5: Language Focus — Past Perfect Tense Find the sentences using the past perfect tense from the passage. Then complete the practice. Sentences from the passage: 1."A Sichuan restaurant had been recommended to us by a friend." 2."We had no idea how to order, so the chef just began filling our table with the best food we had ever eaten." Practice: Complete the sentences with the correct forms using the past perfect tense. 1.By the time we arrived at the restaurant, all the tables __________ (take). 2.I __________ never __________ (try) Sichuan food before I came to China. 3.The chef __________ already __________ (prepare) the dishes when we got there. 4.We __________ (finish) our meal before we realised what we had eaten. 5.The restaurant __________ (recommend) to us by a local friend. Answers: 1.had been taken 2.had, tried 3.had, prepared 4.had finished 5.had been recommended 4. Post Reading 一、篇章结构图表 Read the passage again and complete the table below to show how the article is organized. Part Paragraph(s) Main Content Key Words / Examples Introduction Para ___ The author introduces the main idea: "You are what you eat" refers to personality, character, and culture. Quote: "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." Body—Experience in America Para ___ The author's first experience with Chinese food was in America, where it was changed to suit American tastes. Dish: General Tso's chicken; tells us Americans love bold, simple flavours. Body—Experience in Beijing Para ___ The author visited a Sichuan restaurant in Beijing and had an amazing experience. The chef filled the table with delicious food. Body—Experience in Shandong Para ___ The author moved to Shandong and enjoyed boiled dumplings, showing that family is important there. Dish: Boiled dumplings with vinegar; pancake rolls with green onions. Body—Experience in Northwest China Para ___ The author visited Xinjiang and learned about the traditional food of Kazakh and Inner Mongolian people. Dish: Lamb kebab; cooked over an open fire. Conclusion (Implied) The author concludes that food and culture are closely connected. Culture and cuisine go hand in hand. Answer Key Part Paragraph(s) Main Content Key Words / Examples Introduction Para 1 The author introduces the main idea: "You are what you eat" refers to personality, character, and culture. Quote: "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." Body—Experience in America Para 2 The author's first experience with Chinese food was in America, where it was changed to suit American tastes. Dish: General Tso's chicken; tells us Americans love bold, simple flavours. Body—Experience in Beijing Para 3 The author visited a Sichuan restaurant in Beijing and had an amazing experience. The chef filled the table with delicious food. Body—Experience in Shandong Para 4 The author moved to Shandong and enjoyed boiled dumplings, showing that family is important there. Dish: Boiled dumplings with vinegar; pancake rolls with green onions. Body—Experience in Northwest China Para 5 The author visited Xinjiang and learned about the traditional food of Kazakh and Inner Mongolian people. Dish: Lamb kebab; cooked over an open fire. Conclusion (Implied) The author concludes that food and culture are closely connected. Culture and cuisine go hand in hand. 二、 写作手法分析 A. Structure Pattern（结构模式） Question: What pattern does the article follow? Answer: The article follows a travel narrative pattern: Introduction (quote and idea) → Journey through different places → Each place has its unique food and cultural insight → Implied conclusion (food reflects culture). B. Use of Quotes（引用手法） Question: Why does the author start with a quote from Brillat-Savarin? Answer: To introduce the main theme of the article — the link between food and identity — and to establish authority/credibility. C. Comparison and Contrast（比较与对比） Question: What comparisons does the author make? Answer: American Chinese food vs. authentic Chinese food; different regional cuisines within China; different cultural practices (e.g., family dumpling-making vs. open-fire cooking). 三、主题升华 Discuss in groups: 1.Do you think "culture and cuisine go hand in hand"? Give your reasons. Suggested answer: Yes, food reflects the history, geography, climate, and values of a culture. For example, Sichuan food is spicy because of the humid climate; dumplings in Shandong show the importance of family. 2.What does eating the following foods tell you about a person? Free answers from students. Some examples: Spicy food → adventurous, bold Vegetarian food → health-conscious, caring about animals/environment Seafood → from coastal area Sweets → comfort-seeking, maybe young or have a sweet tooth 四、结构化总结 Complete the summary of the article: The French author Brillat-Savarin once wrote, "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." This means that our food choices are linked to our ① __________, character, and culture. The author first experienced Chinese food in ② __________, where dishes like General Tso's chicken were ③ __________ to suit American tastes. This tells us that Americans love ④ __________, simple flavours and are not afraid to try new foods. When the author came to China, he tried authentic Chinese food. In ⑤ __________, he had a wonderful experience at a Sichuan restaurant. In ⑥ __________, he enjoyed boiled dumplings, which showed that ⑦ __________ is important to people there. In northern Xinjiang, he discovered that Kazakh and Inner Mongolian people traditionally eat ⑧ __________ meat cooked over an open fire. In conclusion, the author shows that food and culture are closely connected, and what we eat can tell us a lot about ⑨ __________ we are. Answers: ① personality, ② America, ③ changed, ④ bold, ⑤ Beijing, ⑥ Shandong, ⑦ family, ⑧ roasted/boiled, ⑨ who 5. Homework Option 1: 主题阅读与写作 Read the passage below about food culture in different countries and answer the questions. Food Around the World Every culture has its own unique food traditions. In Italy, pasta and pizza are staples. Italians take great pride in their food, using fresh ingredients and simple recipes that have been passed down through generations. Meals are often a time for family to gather and share stories. In Japan, food is seen as an art form. Sushi, tempura, and ramen are popular dishes. Japanese chefs spend years perfecting their skills. Presentation is extremely important — food must look beautiful as well as taste good. There is also a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients. In Mexico, food is bold and spicy. Corn, beans, and chillies are the basis of many dishes. Tacos, enchiladas, and tamales are well-known around the world. Mexican food reflects the country's history, mixing indigenous ingredients with Spanish influences. In China, food varies greatly from region to region. As the article we read shows, what people eat reveals a lot about their culture, climate, and way of life. Questions: 1.What are three things that Italians value about their food? 2.Why is presentation important in Japanese cuisine? 3.What does Mexican food reflect about the country's history? 4.What can we learn about a culture from its food? Give one reason. Answers: 1.Italians value fresh ingredients, simple recipes passed down through generations, and meals as a time for family to gather. 2.Because food is seen as an art form in Japan — it must look beautiful as well as taste good. 3.Mexican food reflects the country's history by mixing indigenous ingredients with Spanish influences. 4.We can learn about a culture's history, geography, values, and way of life from its food. / Food reflects the climate, available resources, and traditions of a region. Option 2: 语言巩固 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the passage. 1.Chinese __________ (cuisine) is famous all over the world for its variety. 2.This restaurant serves __________ (authentically) Sichuan food. 3.The __________ (flavour) of this dish is too spicy for me. 4.Please slice the __________ (ingredient) into thin pieces. 5.Our hotel was __________ (recommend) to us by a friend. 6.We had the __________ (please) of experiencing an entirely new type of food. 7.The family gathered together to make __________ (dumplings). 8.These nomads __________ (traditional) wandered the grasslands. Answers: 1.cuisine, 2. authentic, 3. flavour, 4. ingredients, 5. recommended, 6. pleasure, 7. dumplings, 8. traditionally Option 3: 语法练习 — 过去完成时 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. 1.By the time we arrived at the restaurant, it __________ already __________ (close). 2.I __________ never __________ (try) dumplings before I came to China. 3.The chef __________ (prepare) all the dishes before the guests arrived. 4,We __________ (finish) our meal when we learnt what we had eaten. 5,The restaurant __________ (recommend) to us by a local friend. 6.She __________ (live) in Beijing for three years before she moved to Shanghai. 7.The meal __________ (serve) by the time we reached the table. 8.He __________ (not eat) anything before he came to dinner. Answers: 1.had, closed 2.had, tried 3.had prepared 4.had finished 5.had been recommended 6.had lived 7.had been served 8.had not eaten 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $