1、Unit 1 Food for thoughtStarting outWarming-updim sumblack bean saladcurryfish and chipspastamaple syrupLearn and read the food names below.Warming-up1.Whats your favorite food?Why do you like it?2.What food can you make?3.What food do you want to try?Answer the following questions.Pre-viewingMake pr
2、edictions about what the video is talking about based on the pictures below.While-viewingWatch the video and answer the questions.1.What different types of food are introduced in the video?2.Have you ever tried any of the food in the video?What did you think of it?1.What different types of food are
3、introduced in the video?2.Have you ever tried any of the food in the video?What did you think of it?1)Beijing duck2)Dazhaxie3)Sichuan hot pot Maybe you answer:Yes,I have.Delicious!/Really good!/Surprisingly good!While-viewingPost-viewingA good Beijing duck should be crispy on the outside and soft on
4、 the inside.The duck is juicy,and it goes really well with the pancakes and the sweet sauce.That was surprisingly good.Im about to try it to see why it is popular all over the country.Read the comments on Beijing duck.Post-viewingMatch the food to the countries on the map.Post-viewing In fact,every
5、country has its typical food.When you mention it,you will think of the country.Discuss with your partner and try to list some.Try to give your own comment.Hitsumabushi(鳗鱼饭鳗鱼饭)Sushi Post-viewing French Goose liver(法文：法文：Foie gras)steak and red winePost-viewing Kimchi 韩国泡菜韩国泡菜Bibimbap石石锅拌饭锅拌饭Discussio
6、n:Have you ever tried some of these foods above?If yes,do you like them and why?If not,what food above do you want to eat most?And why?Try to talk with your partner.AssignmentDiscuss the following question with your partner after class.What do you think of the title“Food For Thought”?Thinking about
7、food 对于食物的探究对于食物的探究 Anything that provides mental stimulus(激励)for thinking 引人深思引人深思的的东西东西食物不仅为人们的身心健康提供养料，还在维系社会文化关系方面食物不仅为人们的身心健康提供养料，还在维系社会文化关系方面发挥着重要作用。食物也有着象征意义，它有的来源于其外形或者名字发挥着重要作用。食物也有着象征意义，它有的来源于其外形或者名字发音。以下是一些中华文化中极具象征意义的食物。发音。以下是一些中华文化中极具象征意义的食物。Foods and Their Symbolic Meaning1EggsEggs hol
8、d a special symbolic meaning in many cultures,and China is no exception.The Chinese believe eggs symbolizeproducing something new.After a baby is born,parents may hold a“red egg and ginger party”，where they pass out hard boiled eggs to announce the birth.(In some regions of China,the number of eggs
9、represents the sex of the child:an even number for a girl and an odd number for a boy).2.NoodlesNoodles are a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture.Whether it s a birthday,a wedding,or a new year banquet,noodles are an important aspect of all these happy events.Since noodles do symbolize long life,
10、it is considered very unlucky to cut up a strand.3FishAlthough westerners sometimes balk at the sight of an entire fish lying on a plate,in China,a fish served whole is a symbol of prosperity.In fact,at a banquet it is customary to serve the whole fish,pointing toward the guest of honour.Fish also h
11、as a symbolic meaning because the Chinese word for fish,yu,sounds like the word for richness or abundance,and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the year to come.4ChickenIn Chinese culture,chicken forms part of the symbolismof the dragon and phoenix.At a Chinese wedding,chicken feet(sometimes referred to as phoenix feet)are often served with dragon foods such as lobster.Chicken is also popular at Chinese New Year,symbolizing a good marriage and the coming together of families(serving the whole chicken emphasizes family unity).Goodbye!
