1、U1 Extended ReadingEating in China How can you find some delicious foods when you are travelling in a new place?What does a food critic usually do?Try various kind of foods and talk about the flavours and feelings.If you were a food critic,what would you write to recommend these foods?If you were a
2、food critic,what would you write to recommend these foods?7 MarchSichuan hot pot12 AugustNanjing salted duck8 DecemberCantonese dim sum7 MarchSichuan hot pot7 March,Sichuan hot potThe mouth-watering hot pots of Sichuan are as famous overseas as they are in China,and the hot flavour is enough to heat
3、 up a cold midwinter evening or to let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon.I gave it my first try last night,together with a few local friends.As the soup bubbled slowly over a gas burner in the middle of the table,its surface was covered with a beautiful layer or chillies,Sichuan peppers,sp
4、ring onions and red oil.Slowly at first,and then faster and faster,we tipped plates of fresh meat,fish and vegetables into the pot.The hot flavour quickened our laughter and conversation,making the meal the perfect way to relax with friends.7 March,Sichuan hot potSichuan hot pots are perfect for the
5、 damp,foggy climate in which they were invented.They are believed to have started off in the late Qing Dynasty as a way for boatmen on the Yangtze River to keep warm during the cold and wet winters.In the beginning,the delicious dish was made simply by boiling vegetables,chillies and Sichuan peppers
6、 in water.Over time,it has expanded to include multiple options of soups,vegetables,meats and sauces,appealing to people of different tastes.What I love best about Sichuan hot pots is that they offer a great opportunity to socialize with friends since a meal can last for hours.I instantly became a b
7、ig fan of Sichuan hot pots and Ill soon be back for more!famous both in China and overseas1.heat up a cold midwinter evening 2.let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon 3.offer the best way to relax with friends multiple soups,vegetables,meat,and sauces boil various ingredientshot,spicystarted
8、 off in the late Qing Dynastythe damp,foggy climate 7 March,Sichuan hot pot12 AugustNanjing salted duck12 August,Nanjing salted duckSalted duck is Nanjings most famous food export.Several plain in thin,white slices,the meat is juicy and salty.Each Nanjing salted duck takes several days to prepare,an
9、d the process includes salting,drying,boiling and cooling.As I finished my first helping on a recent afternoon in Nanjing,my host,Chef Zhang,told me a little more about the dish.The countryside around Nanjing has been famous for its ducks for centuries;its countless waterways make the area perfect f
10、or raising waterbirds.A local history book from the late Qing Dynasty praised salted duck in particular,saying it was without equal.Traditionally,duck is considered to have cooling properties,so it is appropriate for the hot summer months.Nowadays,people eat salted duck all year round and it is esti
11、mated that tens of thousands of ducks are consumed every day in Nanjing!It definitely hit the spot when I tried it,and it has become one of my personal favourites.12 August,Nanjing salted duckmost famous food export in Nanjinghave cooling properties in hot summerthin and white duck slicessalting,dry
12、ing boiling,and coolingjuicy and saltywas praised in the late Qing Dynastycountless waterways are perfect for raising ducks12 August,Nanjing salted duckv Why is Nanjing salted duck so popular?Firstly,Nanjing has countless waterways,making it a perfect area for raising waterbirds.Secondly,duck is tra
13、ditionally considered to have cooling properties,which is appropriate for the hot summer months.n.性质性质,特性特性;财产财产adj.合适的合适的12 August,Nanjing salted duck8 DecemberCantonese dim sum8 December,Cantonese dim sumIn Guangzhou,morning tea is such an essential part of the daily routine that“Have you had your
14、 tea?”has become the local version of“Good morning.”Though teahouses have been common in China since the Tang Dynasty,the Cantonese innovation of the mid-19th century was to serve tea together with a variety of light dishes,or dim sum.The concept took off,and today Guangzhous restaurants stimulate c
15、ustomers appetite with over a thousand offerings,each more delicate and delicious than the last.8 December,Cantonese dim sumThe Cantonese do not hurry over their breakfast,as I found when I visited a restaurant in Guangzhous old city centre this morning,The emphasis is rather on conversation about b
16、usiness,family or pleasure,and locals can spend hours together chatting,drinking tea and working their way through the menu.From beef balls to rice noodle rolls,there are various dishes that have been baked,boiled,steamed or fried.A single visit is not enough to appreciate everything,and I have a lo
17、ng list of dim sum I still need to try.morning tea is essential part in the daily routinegive people hours to have conversations about business,family or pleasure various dishes such as beef balls and rice noodles rolls baking,boiling,steaming or frying lightwas served with tea in the mid-19th centu
18、ry Teahouses have been common in China since the Tang Dynasty8 December,Cantonese dim sumv What factors contribute to the food differences in China?m climatem geographym culturem historyThe blog entries are related to the critics personal experiences.Why does the writer use this way?The critic descr
19、ibes the traditional Chinese foods based on his personal experiences in order to enhance the credibility and persuasiveness of his blog entries.n.可靠性，可信性可靠性，可信性n.说服力说服力When describing the features of the foods,the author uses a lot of adjectives.Fill in the table and discuss the effects these adject
20、ives create.Sichuan hot potsNanjing salted duckCantonese dim summouth-watering,beautiful,deliciousplain,thin,white,juicy,saltydelicate,delicious,variousThe critic uses these adjectives to describe plenty of sensory details to help readers create vivid pictures of the foods in mind.“Food”is always first and foremost in everyones mind.adj.最重要的最重要的
