1、 Unit 1 food matters1. 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 sb to
2、 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 made fro
3、m flour and water. Reading -comfort food1. 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. A与B的结合 a
4、 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. With pleasure, i r
5、emember 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 rice pudding.flat n. 公寓 adj. 瘪的，平的6. I take my time over every spoonful, gently rolling the silky dessert around my mouth and e
6、njoying 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从广义上来说Refer to 提及，提到；参考，
7、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 associate v. 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 associate professor 10. It often
8、 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. They vary from people to people, depending on our own unique experiences that have shaped our lives.随而变 vary with. 在方面有差异 vary/differ in.因人
9、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； 确定的和有联系 be linked with/to. have
10、a link with.A与B之间的联系 a link between A and 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 looked after, and this cheers us up.16
11、. 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, family and place.18. It is hardest to g
12、ive 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, salty and sour.20. One mouthful of comfort
13、 food takes us back to our cultural roots, giving us the taste of home that we cry out for and relieving feelings of homesickness.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 = to ones (great) relief 如释重负；松了一口气 in/wit
14、h 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 form/build a close bond between A and B加强友谊/感情的纽
15、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 B1. When we are in low spirits, we may cry out for things that give us comfort and a sense of security.安全感 a sense of security 确保某人安全 ensure ones securit
16、y 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 emotion in different ways.3. As dessert like cak
17、es 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、
18、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. 6. There is the danger of entering a cycle of highs and lows where more and more comfort food, high in carbogydrates, needs to be eaten.7
19、. Comfort food is an important tool in helping us relieve tension.8. Be aware of the hidden dangers of high -calorie comfort food.Grammar1. I was eager to try new restaurants.2. To eat out was also a social activity, allowing me to enhance the relationship with my friends. enhance vt. 提高，增强（其价值、质量、魅
20、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 choose from.5. They are uploaded by users, and
21、 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.8. Not only is cooking at home cheaper, but i
22、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.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
23、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 感人的，令人印象深刻的 opp unimpressive n. impressionist 印
24、象派艺术家 n. impression 印象，效果，影响给某人留下的印象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 .13. Since it takes about an hour to turn the fu
25、ll 360 degree, you are unlikely to get bored with the scenery.scenery un. 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 attraction14. You best bet is to sit by the window an hour before sunset and w
26、atch 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, with its walls painted white and light blue.atmosphe
27、ren. 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 atmosphere16. The restaurant serves a menu full of eye-catching Asian dishes, ranging from .to.17. It is considered by many locals to be the perfect location for a special occasion.Integrated skills 1.
28、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 while the full moon shone above us.4. My elderly grandma bakes
29、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. elder adj. 只用于名词前年长的 cn. 用单数年龄较大者；长辈用复数哥/姐 an elder brother /sister 村中的长辈 the village elders5. When
30、 she places them on the table, they look adorable -small, round and shiny golden-brown.adorable adj. 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 doing sth.6. The delicious smell reaches my nose and my mout
31、h 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 is out of the world and the happy memories it brings to mind.9. Ti
32、ramisu cheers me up10. 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 is a bitter taste of coffee but this flavour is not very strong.bitter
33、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 bitterly disappointed13. All these ingredients make it taste delicious.14. W
34、henever i feel unhappy, i eat this dessert and it dose make me feel better. Eating in China1. 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 evening or let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon.looseadj. 不受约束的；
35、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 tonguevt. 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 slowly over a gas burner in the middle of the table, its surface was covered wit
36、h 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 perfect way to relax with friends.5. Hot pot are perfect for the damp, foggy climate
37、in which they 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, appealing 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
38、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 countriesn. expansion 扩大；膨胀 adj.expandable 可扩展的；可扩充的；可膨胀的 multiple adj. 数量多的，多样的 多处受伤 suffer multiple injuriesn. 倍数 16是8的倍数。 16 is a multiple of 8.v. multiply 乘，(使)相乘；(使
39、)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. I instantly became a big fan of the hotpot.10. Served plain in thin, white slices, the meat is juicy and salty.plain adj. 简单
40、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 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 C
41、anadan. 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 incomev. 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 told a little more about the dishes. Helping 食物的一份； 一客 She asked for a double helping of ice cream12
42、. 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 have 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
43、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 developerappropriateadj. 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 appropriate to the occasion. 15. It is estimated that tens of thousands of ducks are consumed every day in
44、 nanjing.estimate vt.& n. 估计；估算；估价粗略估计；大略说来 at a rough estimate 估计A为B estimate A at/to be B 做个详细/粗略/保守的估计 make a detailed/rough/conservative estimate of. 他们估计维修费用为800美元。 They estimate the repairing cost at800. (据)估计 It is estimated+(that). It is estimated that the repairing cost is800. vt. underesti
45、mate 低估 vt. overestimate 高估consumevt. 消耗；消费；耗费；(正式用语)吃；喝；烧毁，毁灭耗时的、耗能源的 time/energy-consuming 挥霍其财产consume ones fortune耗尽某人所有的精力 consume all ones energies 把时间用在做某事上 consume some time in doing sth. 他们把冰箱里剩下的都吃光了。 They consumed what was left in the fridge. 这个旅馆很快被大火吞噬了。 The hotel was quickly consumed b
46、y the big fire. n. consumer C 消费者；用户；客户 n. consumption U消费(量)；消耗(量)16. It definitely hit the spot when i tried it. Hit the spot 发挥正当作用； 适的其用，恰当好处 I was dying of thirst, and that cup of ice tea hit the spot. 我渴的要命，那杯冰茶正好解渴。17. Cantonese dim sum18. Morning tea is such an essential part of the daily routine that .has become the local version of .essential n. 必需品；要点，纲要 adj. 极为重要的，不可或缺的；本质的，根本的对极为重要 be essential for/to sth. 某人做某事是绝对必要的。It is essentia
