1、1 Unit 1food matters 1. Food is as fundamental to man as the people are to the state. Fundamental adj. 基础的,根本的 2. Read a magazine article about comfort food. 3. Read three blog entries about traditional foods. Entry n. 入口; 参赛作品; 参与进入; 词条,账目,记录 4. Each country has its typical food. It is typical of s
2、b to do sth. 5. Fish and chips consists of deep-fried fish and potato chips. Consist of 不用被动 6. Sushi is popular partly because of its freshness and convenience. 7. A taco is made up of fish or wheat pancake rolled around a filling. Be made up of =be composed of 用被动 8. Pasta from Italy is typically
3、made from flour and water. Reading -comfortfood 1. Foods have an impact on . 2. Whenever i feel lonely, i have a secret recipe that never fails. 3. No matter how bad my mood is, that perfect combination is always enough to lift my spirits. 心情很好 in a good mood(没)有做某事的心情 be (not) in the mood to do sth
4、. A 与 B 的结合 a combination of A and B = a mix of A and B v. combine(使)结合,(使)组合把 A 和 B 结合起来 combine A with B 4. The smell alone can do the trick, not to mention the lovely creamy flavour, which works like a time machine immediately transporting me back to sunny childhood. Do the trick 奏效,起作用 达到目的 5. W
5、ith pleasure, i remember the lazy Sunday afternoon i used to spend in the warmth of my grandmas flat, listening to her wonderful stories and greedily eating bowl after bowl of her delicious ricepudding. flat n. 公寓adj. 瘪的,平的 6. I take my time over every spoonful, gently rolling the silky dessert arou
6、nd my mouth and enjoying the perfect marriage of rice and milk. A spoonful of 一勺。 。 。Marriage 婚姻; 结合 7. My experience with rice pudding illustrates the unique power of comfort food. Illustrate 阐述,解释 8. In its broadest sense, comfort refers to any food that makes us feel better. In its broadest sense
7、 从广义上来说 2 Refer to 提及,提到;参考,查阅;指的是 9. We will talk about a particular type of comfort food whose power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind. 与有关联;与有来往 be in association with. adj. associated 有关的associatev. 把联想/联系起来;结交 adj. 副的 与有关联 be associated with.使 A 与 B 联系起来 associate A with B 副教授 an
8、 associate professor 10. It often makes up for bad feelings by helping us recall happy memories of people, things or places we love. Make up for 弥补 11. Our comfort foods are highly individual. 12.Theyvaryfrompeopletopeople,dependingonourownunique experiences that have shaped our lives. 随而变 vary with
9、.在方面有差异 vary/differ in. 因人而异 vary/be varied from person to person adj. various 不同的;各种各样的n. variety 【u】多样性【c】种类,品种 各种各样的a variety ofvarieties ofvariousall kinds/sorts of. 13. It we grow up eating certain foods in our family, then those foods tend to be linked with positive emotions. Certain 某一个; 确定的
10、和有联系be linked with/to. have a link with. A 与 B 之间的联系a link between Aand B 14. We often connect chicken soup with a happy childhood and its flavour becomes tied up with the feeling of being taken care of. Be tied up with 和。 。 。联系起来 15. We unlock memories of a time of a time when we were loved and loo
11、ked after, andthis cheers us up. 16. The feeling of happiness and sense of belongings can become particularly important who move away from their home country. 17. there are some aspects of culture that people will lose right away. But with food, there are more opportunities to connect to memory, fam
12、ily and place. 18. It is hardest to give up the food that you grow up with. 19. Each persons comfort food largely depends on whether they come from-for a chinese it might be a plate of dumplings with a saucer of vinegar, and for a native of uk it might be the classic fish and chips, served hot, salt
13、y and sour. 20. One mouthful of comfort food takes us back to our cultural roots, giving us the taste of home that we cry out for and relieving feelings of homesickness. 3 Cry out for 迫切需要 把某人从某物中解除relieve sb. of sth. n. relief (痛苦等的)减轻;宽慰;救济物adj. relieved 宽心的;宽慰 令某人(大为)安心/宽慰的是(much) to ones relief
14、= to ones (great) relief 如释重负;松了一口气 in/with relief从得到缓解get relief from. 看到/发现/了解到.,某人感到宽慰sb. be relieved to see/find /know that Homesick 思乡 21. Comfort food tastes good and by building an emotional bond with our happy memories, always makes us feel good. bondn. 纽带,联系;连接,结合;债券;保释金 在 A 和 B 之间建立紧密的关系fo
15、rm/build a close bond between A and B 加强友谊/感情的纽带 strengthen the bonds of friendship/affection v. (使)结合/粘合;团结 这两种材料无法黏合起来。 These two materials wont bond together. 22.It is food for the soul. Part B 1. When we are in low spirits, we may cry out for things that give us comfort and a sense of security.
16、安全感 a sense of security确保某人安全ensure ones security 安全措施 security measures secure adj. 安全的;可靠的vt. 使安全;争取到 保护 A 免受 B secure A against/from B争取到一份合同 secure a deal/contract 对感到安心 feel secure about.没有遭受 be secure from/against. 找到一份稳定的工作 land a secure job 过着安稳的日子live a secure life 2.It generates positive e
17、motion in different ways. 3. As dessert like cakes are digested, blood sugar levels can go up quickly. 4. The sharp increase in blood sugar will cause the body to produce a special chemical to remove it. 5. When the chemical lowers blood sugar levels, we are likely to feel sad again. adj. low 的比较级较低
18、的;较下的;较低级的opp upper vt. 把放低;把降下 opp raise降低;减低(价格、声音等) 减少开支/压低嗓门/减轻压力lower expenses/ones voice/pressure 她垂下眼睛,轻轻地摇了摇头。She lowered her eyes, shaking her head slightly. 这家商店已降低了价格。 This shop has lowered its prices. 4 6. There is the danger of entering a cycle of highs and lows where more and more comf
19、ort food, high in carbogydrates, needs to be eaten. 7. Comfort food is an important tool in helping us relieve tension. 8. Be aware of the hidden dangers of high -calorie comfort food. Grammar 1. I was eager to try new restaurants. 2. Toeatoutwasalsoasocialactivity,allowingmetoenhancethe relationshi
20、p with my friends. enhancevt. 提高,增强(其价值、质量、魅力或声望) 这是提高公司声誉的绝佳机会。This is a golden opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company. adj. enhanced提高了的, 增强了的n. enhancement增强;提高 3. I often ate out until last month, when i came across a cooking app. 4. There are a variety of recipes in the app to cho
21、ose from. 5. They are uploaded by users, and offer detailed instructions so that others can follow them step by step. 6. I discovered that it was not that difficult to make a simple and tasty dish. 7. I have thrown myself into home cooking,from boiling noodles in the pot to frying steak in the pan.
22、8. Not only is cooking at home cheaper, but i can cook exactly what i want. 9. No wonder people say nothing beats home cooking. 10. I consider the soup if the day as the best option on the menu. 11. As long as you are not afraid of heights, you will be impressed by, the latest restaurant in the city
23、. 用某物给某人留下深刻的印象impress sb. with sth. 对有深刻的印象,受感动be impressed with/by/at sth. 使某人铭记某事impress sth. on sb. 被印在脑海中;对留下深刻的印象 be impressed on ones mind/memory 给某人印象最深的是What impressed sb. most was . 在国外时,给我印象最深的是文化差异。 When I was abroad, what impressed me most was the cultural differences. adj. impressive 感
24、人的,令人印象深刻的opp unimpressive n. impressionist印象派艺术家n. impression 印象,效果,影响 5 给某人留下的印象 give/leave/make an/a + adj. + impression on sb.= leave sb with a +adj+ impression 他的人品给我们留下了深刻的印象。His personality left a deep impression on us. 12. Located at the top of tower, it gives you an amazing view of the bay
25、. 13. Since it takes about an hour to turn the full 360 degree, you are unlikely to get bored with the scenery. sceneryun. 风景(常指某国或某地的总体景色或“自然美景” ,集合名词) 你在别的地方找不到这么美的风景。 Nowhere else can you find such beautiful scenery. adj. scenic风景的,景色优美的;舞台的 风景胜地 a scenic spot=a tourist attraction 14. You best be
26、t is to sit by the window an hour before sunset and watch how the sky changes colors. n. 打赌,赌注; 预计,估计 与就打赌 make a bet with sb. on sth.对下注 place a bet on sth. 同意打赌 take/accept a bet取消打赌 call off a bet v. (用) 打赌;(与)打赌 (bet-bet-betting)对某事打赌;在某事上下赌注bet on sth. 15. The atmosphere is lively and modern, w
27、ith its walls painted white and light blue. atmospheren. 气氛,氛围;大气,气体;空气 在的气氛/氛围/环境中 in a/an + adj. + atmosphere 烟雾弥漫的空气 a smoky atmosphere在大气层中 in the atmosphere 16. The restaurant serves a menu full of eye-catching Asian dishes, ranging from .to. 17. It is considered by many locals to be the perfec
28、t location for a special occasion. Integrated skills 1. A taste that is out of the world. 2. There are many versions of mooncakes from different places around china. They have a variety of fillings and among them i love the sweet red bean fillings best. 3. We sat outside in my grandparents yard whil
29、e the full moon shone above us. 4. My elderly grandma bakes mooncakes for the whole family. She can turn the flour and red beans into wonderful mooncakes like magic. elderlyadj. 年纪大的,上了年纪的委婉用语 老年人在我们的社区里得到了很好的照顾。The elderly are well taken care of in our society. 6 elderadj. 只用于名词前年长的cn. 用单数年龄较大者;长辈用
30、复数 哥/姐 an elder brother /sister村中的长辈 the village elders 5. When she places them on the table, they look adorable -small, round and shiny golden-brown. adorableadj. 可爱的,讨人喜欢的,令人敬佩的 他献身科学的精神令人敬佩。He is adorable for his devotion to science. adv. adorably 可爱地vt. adore热爱,爱慕n. adoration 热爱,爱慕 非常喜欢做某事 adore
31、 doing sth. 6. The delicious smell reaches my nose and my mouth starts to water. 7. As i take each bite, the sweet and mild flavor of red bean filling slowly fill my mouth. Mild 温和的; 清淡的; 不浓烈的 The area had a mild winter last year. 8. The moon cake is my favorite because of its satisfying taste that
32、is out of the world and the happy memories it brings to mind. 9. Tiramisu cheers me up 10. Each spoonful of this amazing dessert is a light, creamy experience to remember. 11. There are three layers of the cake and the cheese is between the layers, making the dessert feel soft and smooth. 12. There
33、is a bitter taste of coffee but this flavour is not very strong. bitter adj. 味苦的;激烈的;令人难过的;严寒的;愤愤不平的,怨恨的 从痛苦的经历中知道 know from ones bitter experience (难以下咽的)苦果a bitter pill for sb. to swallow 死敌;不共戴天的敌人 bitter enemies 因某事愤愤不平/怨恨 be bitter about sth. adv. bitterly痛苦地;愤恨地;极其n. bitterness 苦味;愤恨 极其失望bitte
34、rly disappointed 13. All these ingredients make it taste delicious. 14. Whenever i feel unhappy, i eat this dessert and it dose make me feel better. Eating in China 1. The mouth-watering hot pots are as famous overseas as they are in china, and the hot flavour is enough to heat up a cold midwinter e
35、vening or let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon. loose adj. 不受约束的;宽松的opp: tight;疏松的;不严谨的;散漫的 释放;放任 let sth. loose松动的牙齿 a loose tooth变松 come loose 宽松的衬衣 a loose shirt嘴巴不紧(随便乱说) have a loose tongue 7 vt. loosen 松开; (限制等)放宽adv. loosely 松散地;散漫地;粗略地 n. looseness 松弛,散漫;放荡 2. As the soup bubbled
36、slowly over a gas burner in the middle of the table, its surface was covered with a beautiful layer of chillies, pepper, spring onion and red oil. 3. We tipped plates of fresh meat, fish and vegetables into the pot. 4. The hot flavour quickened our laughter and conversation , making the meal the per
37、fect way to relax with friends. 5. Hot pot are perfect for the damp, foggy climate in whichthey were invented. 6. They are believed to have started off in the late qing dynasty as a way for boatman to keep warm. 7. It has expanded to include multiple options of soup, vegetables, meats and sauces, ap
38、pealing to people of different taste. 1. expandv. 增加,扩大;扩展,发展(业务);(使)膨胀;详谈,详述 普通用语, 主要指物体由于外力或内力的作用而使面积、 体积、 数量等变大; 也可以用于抽象事物。 扩大营业业务量 expand ones business扩大内需 expand domestic demand 增加对外国的了解 expand knowledge of foreign countries n. expansion 扩大;膨胀adj.expandable 可扩展的;可扩充的;可膨胀的 multipleadj. 数量多的,多样的多
39、处受伤 suffer multiple injuries n. 倍数16 是 8 的倍数。16 is a multiple of 8. v. multiply 乘,(使)相乘;(使)大量增加;(使)繁殖 受伤的风险成倍增加 multiply the risk of being injured 8. What i love best is that they offer a great opportunity to socialize with friends since a meal can last for hours. 9. Iinstantly became a big fan of t
40、he hotpot. 10. Served plain in thin, white slices, the meat is juicy and salty. plainadj. 简单的;清楚的;易懂的;平常的;相貌平平的;坦白的;直率的 穿便服 in plain clothes显而易见的事实 a plain fact 一个相貌普通的女孩 a plain-looking girl坦白地对某人说 be plain with sb. 某人清楚地表示 sb. make it plain/clear that. John 说得很清楚这个时间不适合看电视。 John made it plain that
41、 it was not an appropriate time to watch TV. n. 平原 (pl. plains)加拿大中部大平原 the plains of central Canada 8 n. 薄片,片;部分,份额 一片面包/火腿 slice of bread/ham把肉切成薄片 cut the meat into thin slices 收入中的一大部分 a big/large slice of income v. 把切成片;切开,割破把洋葱切成片 slice (up) onions 11. As i finished my first helping, my host t
42、old a little more about the dishes. Helping 食物的一份; 一客 She asked for a double helping of ice cream 12. Its countless waterways make the area perfect for raising waterbirds. 13. A local history praised salted duck in particular saying it was without equal. 14. Traditionally , duck is considered to hav
43、e cooling properties, so it is appropriate for the summer months. 2. property n. C性质,特性;所有物,财产,U不动产;房地产 这种植物有治疗烫伤的特性。The plant has the property of healing burns. 房地产价格 property prices房地产开发商 property developer appropriateadj. 合适的,恰当的对合适/相称 be appropriate for / to sth. 她的衣服完全适合该场合。 Her clothes were ap
44、propriate to the occasion. 15. It is estimated that tens of thousands of ducks are consumed every day in nanjing. estimatevt. 重读;加重语气 (=stress)强调/重视某事emphasize/stress sth. 无论在家里还是在学校,都有必要强调纪律。 Its necessary to lay emphasis/stress on rules both at home and in school. Its necessary to emphasize/stress
45、 rules both at home and in school. Work sbs way through 自始至终 working their way through the menu 慢慢滴吃遍菜单上的点心 The board are still working their way through the application forms. 委员会仍然在审阅所有申请表。 23. From beef balls to rice noodle rolls, there are various dishes that have been baked, boiled, steamed or
46、fried. 10 24. A single visit is not enoughto appreciate everything. Project 1. Main ingredients 2. Chinese cabbage 3. Dumpling wrappers 4. Stick the edge of the dumpling wrappers together edge n. 边缘;刀刃;优势;棱,刃 在的边缘 at/on the edge of.刀刃锋利/不锋利 have a sharp/dull edge 比占优势 have an/the edge on/over.失去作为.的
47、优势 lose ones edge as. 紧张的,烦躁的 on edge异常兴奋;有浓厚的兴趣 on the edge of ones seat 5. Set the cooked dumplings on the plate and serve with vinegar 6. Before mixing, salt the chinese cabbage, let it rest for 15 minutes and press out extra water mixturen. 混合;混合物所有气体的混合物 a mixture of all kinds of gases 中国是一个多文化
48、融合的国家。China is mixture of many cultures. v. mix 混淆,弄乱;搅匀,拌合把 A 和 B 混淆 mixAup with B adj. mixed 混合的;混杂的复杂的心情 mixed feelings/ emotions 7. Use water to stick the edges together if necessary. 8. Do not overfill the dumplings or they will fall apart when you boil it. apart adv. 零散地;成碎片地;分开地;相隔地;相距地 拆开,拆散take sth apart破碎,破裂;崩溃fall apart 把区分开 tell sth. /sb. apart出生相差一个月 be born one month apart不与生活在一起 live apart from sb.使突出;与众不同 set sb./sth apart 除外(别无); 除外(尚有)apart from. 除了秒人,没有人和我说话。Apart from birds, I had no one to talk to. 火除了用来取暖,还有什么用处?Apart from providing warmth, what was fire used for?
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