1、UNIT 1 FOOD MATTERSExtended reading by Y.N.Z.Lead inWatch the videoFree talkDo you know these Chinese foods?Which is your favourite?Sichuan hot potSichuan hot pot appeared in Daoguang period of Qing Dynasty(1821-1851).Nanjing salted duck“Nanjing Salted Duck”(also known as Jinling Salted Duck)was nam
2、ed as one of the top ten classic dishes in Jiangsu.Cantonese dim sumIt is a tradition for Cantonese to go to the teahouse in the morningTask 1Read the article and add information to the following mind map about Chinese foods.Ways of cooking:fry,boilStyles of cooking:Chuan(Sichuan)cuisine,Lu(Shangdon
3、g)cuisineTroditional Chinese foodsTroditional Chinese foodsTypes of coursesCold dishesHot dishes Soup StaplesDim sumVaried flavoursHunan:spicyShandong:saltyTask 2Eating in China7 March,Sichuan hot potPersonal experience(1)(2)(3)（4）Personal experience(5)HistoryHistory（6）DishesPossible answer(1)12 Aug
4、ust,Nanjing salted duck(2)8 December,Cantonese dim sum(3)History(4)Why he likes it(5)How to make salted duck(6)How the Cantonese eat their breakfastsTask 3 Answer the following questions according to the first blog entry?(1)What is the biggest feature in the flavour of Sichuan hot pots?(2)When do Si
5、chuan hot pots date back to?(3)Why are Sichuan hot pots perfect for the place where they were invented?(4)Why are Sichuan hot pots so popular?Possible answer(1)Its flaour is hot and spicy.(2)They are believed to date back to the late Qing Dynasty.(3)Their hot and spicy flavour helps make people feel
6、 warm,which is good for the damp and foggy local climate.(4)They provide multiple options of soups,vegetables,meats and sauces,appealing to peoples different tastes.Moreover,they offer people a good chance to socialize with their friends since a meal can last for hours.Task 4 Read the second blog en
7、try and answer the following questions(1)How is Nanjing salted duck served,and what is its flavour?It is served plain in thin,white slices,and the meat is juicy and salty.n(2)How is a Nanjing salted duck made?Each Nanjing salted duck takes several days to prepare,and the process includes salting,dry
8、ing,boiling and cooling.n(3)Why is Nanjing salted duck so popular?Firstly,Nanjing has countless waterways,making it a perfect area for raising waterbirds.Secondly,duck is tradionally considered to have cooling properities,which is appropriate for the hot summer months.Task 4 Read the third blog entr
9、y and complete the notes belowHistory Teahouses have been common in china since the(1).The Cantonese began to serve tea together with a variety of light dishes,or dim sum in the(2).In Guangzhou,“Have you had your tea?”has become the local version of“(3).”How the Cantonese eat their breakfasts The Ca
10、ntonese do not(4)over their breakfasts.They can spend hours together(5)and working their way through the menu.The emphasis is rather on conversation about(6).DishesThere are various dishes that have been(7),such as beef balls and(8).Tang Dynastymid-19th centuryGood morninghurrychatting,drinking teabusiness,family or pleasurebaked,boiled,steamed or friedrice noodle rollsHomeworkFinish part A on page 12.Draw a mind map according to the article.
