1、diverse diversity fortune fortune cookie gumbo nachos chip cheese spicy ethnic adj. 不同的；多种多样的不同的；多种多样的 n. 差异差异（性）（性）; ; 不同不同（点）；（点）；多样性多样性 n. 机会；运气机会；运气 幸运曲奇幸运曲奇 n. 秋葵汤秋葵汤( (用秋葵荚做的浓鸡汤或海鲜汤用秋葵荚做的浓鸡汤或海鲜汤) ) n. pl.墨西哥玉米片墨西哥玉米片 n. ( (英英) )炸土豆条；炸土豆条； (美美)炸薯片；芯片；碎片炸薯片；芯片；碎片 n. 干酪；奶酪干酪；奶酪 adj. 加有香料的；辛辣的加有香料
2、的；辛辣的 adj. 具有民族特色的；具有民族特色的； 异国风味的；民族的；种族的异国风味的；民族的；种族的 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. Unit 3 DIVERSE CULTURE S 1. Where do you think this photo was taken? 2. What can you see in the photo? How would you describe it? It means the coexistence(共存共存) of many different types o
3、f cultures in a specific region or in the world as a whole. Each culture has its distinct features and each others differences are respected. The photo was probably taken in the United States because I can see a sign that says “CALIFORNIA”. Many of the signs and decorations look Chinese, so its prob
4、ably a Chinatown. I can see some restaurants and stores. The signs are in Chinese and English. There is a lamp post decorated with dragons, and also lots of red lanterns. It seems like the photo was taken at night on a busy street in Chinatown. Chinatown is a district within a larger city which host
5、s a significant Chinese population. Many major cities around the world have a Chinatown, including New York, London, and San Francisco. These areas tend to have largely Chinese-focused stores, signs, and services, which makes some of them popular tourist destinations for those hoping to experience a
6、nother culture. The 18th International Cultural Festival is held at the central campus of Shandong University on April 26, gathering students from 25 countries. A Sri Lankan(斯里兰卡斯里兰卡) student poses for a photo to showcase the countrys culture. Students at the Laos(老挝老挝) booth showcase the countrys u
7、nique culture. A student from South Korea(韩国韩国) promotes Korean delicacies at the South Korea booth. Overseas students wearing their national costumes stage a fashion show at Shandong University. Talk about the origins of American food Listening and Speaking America is often called a melting pot of
8、cultures. Many of the specialty dishes we consider wholly American are actually reinterpretations（重新诠释）（重新诠释） and hybrids（混血儿）（混血儿） imported from cultures around the world, reflecting its rich history of immigration. Look at the photos of American food and match them with their names. Then guess whi
9、ch countries cuisine influenced the foods invention. P26 P26 1 1 _ humburger _ fortune cookie _ gumbo _ nachos Listen to a radio interview about American food and check whether your answers to Activity 1 are correct. P26 P26 2 2 The recipe for the meat in a hamburger comes from Hamburg in Germany. S
10、omeone in San Francisco put a piece of paper with a fortune on it inside a Japanese style cookie. It was invented in New Orleans over 200 years ago and mix French, African, Native American and Spanish cooking. The recipe was invented by a Mexican cook for his American customers. P26 P26 3 3 Listen t
11、o the interview again and decide whether the statements are true T or false F. 1. No food was ever invented in America.T F 2. Hamburgers were invented in Germany.T F 3. Nachos were invented for Americans by a foreigner. T F 4. Every Chinese restaurant in America has fortune cookies. T F 5. American
12、cooking often mixes things from around the world to make something completely new. T F Listen to the interview again and complete the notes below. P27 P27 4 4 GermanAmerican Mexican corn MexicanAmerican customers San Francisco100 paperfortune 200 FrenchAfrican Native American Take notes When taking
13、notes, just write down the key words, such as names, dates, and numbers. They will help you remember things later on. To save time and space, omit all articles (a, an, the) and use abbreviations. For example, use “N.O.” for New Orleans, “bc” for because, “yrs” for years, “+” for and, and so on. List
14、en to the interview again and complete the sentences below. 1. Hes here to talk about _ on American food. 2. You mean there was _? Food from overseas changed when it arrived in the States. 3. And there are many more examples of _ dishes. 4. So theyre like _ the Chinese, American, and Japanese cultur
15、es. 5. It was invented in New Orleans over 200 years ago, and _ French, African, Native American, and Spanish cooking. 6. So its the food of many different cultures, _? 7. American cooking often _ things from around the world to make something completely new. cultural influences a mixing of cultures
16、 mixed-culture a mix of mixes all in one dish mixes Tapescript Interviewer: Today our guest is Steve Fox. Hes here to talk about cultural influences on American food. Welcome, Steve! Steve: Thank you. Its nice to be here. Interviewer: When it comes to American food, some say no food was ever invente
17、d in America. What do you think? Steve: Hmm Thats not really true. For example, some say the hamburger comes from Hamburg in Germany, but theyre wrong. The recipe for the meat in a hamburger may have come from Germany, but the final hamburger we know today was definitely created by Americans. Interv
18、iewer: You mean there was a mixing of cultures? Food from overseas changed when it arrived in the States. Steve: Right. And there are many more examples of mixed- culture dishes. Like nachos, for example. Interviewer: Oh, I just love nachos! Mexican corn chips covered in cheese! Steve: Yes, theyre d
19、elicious, but theyre not traditional Mexican food. The recipe was actually invented by a Mexican cook for his American customers. Then there are fortune cookies Interviewer: What do you mean? Steve: Theyre not Chinese. Interviewer: Youre kidding! But every Chinese restaurant in America has them! Ste
20、ve: Yes, but theyre unknown in China. About 100 years ago, someone in San Francisco put a piece of paper with a fortune on it inside a Japanese-style cookie, and the fortune cookie was born! Interviewer: Wow! Thats interesting! So theyre like a mix of the Chinese, American, and Japanese cultures. St
21、eve: You got it. And then we have gumbo, the spicy stew. It was invented in New Orleans over 200 years ago, and mixes French, African, Native American, and Spanish cooking. Interviewer: So its the food of many different cultures, all in one dish? Steve: Exactly. American cooking often mixes things f
22、rom around the world to make something completely new. Imagine you are invited to a potluck dinner at an American friends house. Work in pairs and discuss what special dish(es) you will take. P27 P27 5 5 A potluck dinner( (百乐餐百乐餐) ) is a meal to which each guest brings a dish of food prepared by the
23、 person, to be shared among the group. The following questions may help you. 1. What food/snack from which area/ethnic group will you bring? 2. How is the food prepared and what is it made of? 3. How is this food special? A: What should I bring to the potluck dinner this weekend? B: Why dont you mak
24、e a dish from your home province? A: You mean a Hunan dish? B: Yeah, why not? I bet theyd love it! A: Well, I guess I could make Hunan Steamed Fish Head with Diced Hot Red Peppers. Its delicious and really colourful. B: Really? You can make that dish? How do you make it? A: Easy! Slice open a fish h
25、ead and cover it with a chilli and bean sauce. Then just steam it for 10 minutes. B: Sounds so easy! You could make it at your friends house. That way itll be fresh. A: Great idea! Ill ask my friend. Sample Conversation 1. Listen to the passage about Native Americans. Mark the pauses that you hear.
26、The first sentence has been done for you. No one really knows exactly | when the first people arrived | in what we now know as California. | It is likely that Native Americans moved to California at least fifteen thousand years ago. Scientists believe that these settlers crossed the Bering Strait by
27、 a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times. In the 16th century, the native people suffered greatly after the arrival of the Europeans. Thousands of them were killed or forced into slavery. In addition, many died from the diseases brought by the Europeans. However, some survived these terribl
28、e times, and today there are more Native Americans living in California than in any other state of America. P27 1 No one really knows exactly | when the first people arrived | in what we now know as California. | It is likely | that Native Americans moved to California | at least fifteen thousand ye
29、ars ago. | Scientists believe | that these settlers crossed the Bering Strait | by a land bridge | which existed in prehistoric times. | In the 16th century, | the native people suffered greatly | after the arrival of the Europeans. | Thousands of them were killed | or forced into slavery. | In addi
30、tion, | many died from the diseases | brought by the Europeans. | However, | some survived these terrible times, | and today | there are more Native Americans living in California | than in any other state of America. 2. Listen again and repeat. 分析分析: 一些长的句子需要按照意思的群落一些长的句子需要按照意思的群落 （即（即“意群意群”）适当断开、稍
31、加停顿）适当断开、稍加停顿 （即（即“停顿停顿”），断开的几部分都具有），断开的几部分都具有 相对完整的意思。按照一般语法结构，相对完整的意思。按照一般语法结构， 可划分为以下意群单位：可划分为以下意群单位： (1) 短句短句 (2) 名词短语名词短语 (3) 介词介词/不定式不定式/分词短语分词短语 (4) 动词短语动词短语 (5) 主谓结构主谓结构 (6) 动宾结构动宾结构 (7) 系表结构系表结构 (8) 动状结构动状结构 (9)主句主句-从句。从句。 1.1.美国食物的起源美国食物的起源 2.2.幸运曲奇幸运曲奇 3.3.全世界全世界 4.4.记笔记记笔记 5.5.记下记下 6.6.百
32、乐餐百乐餐 the origins of American food fortune cookie around the world take notes write down a potluck dinner/party 1. What American food can you list and what do you know about their origins? 2. Do you know how to take notes when listening to something? 3. Can you find the pauses correctly when you read a passage? Self-evaluation 各个击破各个击破 1. Finish the exercises in Learning English. 2. Preview Reading and Thinking on pages 28-29.
