1、Unit 1 Food for thought Writing a recipe Words and expressions 1. Read the food blog and answer the questions. 阅读这个美食博客并回答问题。 blog n. 博客，网络日志博客，网络日志 v. 写博客写博客 I asked for suggestions on my blog. 我在博客上征求了意见。 Updating my blog has become one of my habits. 更新我的博客已经成为我的习惯之一了。 Words and expressions 2. Gon
2、g Bao Chicken (also known as Kung Pao Chicken) was originally a family dish of Ding Baozhen, or Ding Gongbao, . 宫爆鸡丁（又称宫保鸡丁）最初是丁宝桢，又名丁宫保的家常 菜 original adj. 原来的，最初的，独创的原来的，最初的，独创的 originally adv. 原先，最初原先，最初 Weve altered the original plan to some extent. 我们部分地改变了原计划。 It was originally planned to put u
3、p a big building here. 当初打算在这儿盖一座大楼。 Originally I didnt want to go. 我本意不想去。 Words and expressions 3. ., a high-ranking court official of the Qing Dynasty who helped reconstruct the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Chengdu, Sichuan. 原为清朝高官，曾在四川成都帮助重建都江堰灌溉系统。 official n. 官员，高级职员官员，高级职员 adj. 官方的，正式的官方的，
4、正式的 He is an official at the local bank. 他是这家地方银行的高级职员。 Is this the official guest list? 这是正式的客人名单吗？ Official statistics show real wages declining by 24% . 官方统计数字表明实际工资下降了24%。 Words and expressions 4. Whats more, it ts easy to make and can be adapted to individual tastes. 更重要的是，它制作简单，可以适应个人口味。 adapt
5、 v. 使（适应），使（适合）使（适应），使（适合） Mike has tried to adapt to local customs. 迈克努力去适应当地的风俗习惯。 Can you adapt yourself to the new job? 你能适应新的工作吗？ As we change and adapt, we not only survive, but we grow and evolve. 当我们改变和适应生活时，我们不仅仅是在生存， 而且是在成长和进化。 Words and expressions 5. So, dont forget to pick up some chick
6、en on your way home and try this recipe out! 所以，回家的路上别忘了买些鸡肉试试这个食谱！ pick up 捡起；拿起；捡起；拿起；购买；学会；接载购买；学会；接载 I picked up an evening paper on the way home. 我在回家的路上买了一份晚报。 Where did you pick up your English? 你在哪儿学的英语？ We drove to the airport the next morning to pick up Susan. 我们第二天早晨开车去机场接苏姗。 How to write
7、 a recipe The standard information order in recipes is as follows: Title Introduction Ingredient list Method Number of servings Prep/Cooking time How to write a recipe 1. Title the recipe. A descriptive title will help attract people to your recipe and set it apart from the thousands of variations o
8、ut there. Just come up with a title that sounds appetizing and appealing! How to write a recipe 2. Consider writing a short introduction. If your recipe has a special history, consider including a short introduction so readers will know how much heart and soul has gone into its creation. Write about
9、 who first cooked the recipe, or anecdotes（趣闻轶事）about times people in your family have enjoyed it. How to write a recipe 3. List the ingredients. For each ingredient, write exactly how much you used. You can use abbreviations for measurements. For example, tsp or tbs for teaspoon or tablespoon. 4. L
10、ist the ingredients in the order you use them. Its standard to list ingredients in order of use so that its easy for the reader to keep track of which ingredients have been used. How to write a recipe 5. List the ingredients used together in order of volume. For example, if youre writing a recipe on
11、 baking a cake, all the dry ingredients will probably be sifted（筛）together at once. Since you cant list them in order of usage, list them in order of volume: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and so on. How to write a recipe 6. Include simple techniques like chopping, mincing,
12、 and melting as part of the ingredient list. List the ingredient measurement first, followed by the technique. Here are a few examples: 1 cup butter, melted 2 apples, peeled and sliced How to write a recipe 7. Describe the equipment needed. Equipment can make or break a recipe, so be very specific a
13、bout the size, shape, and composition of the supplies needed to cook a dish. Let readers know if one type of equipment can be substituted （代替）for another. For example, a blender might do in the absence of a food processor. How to write a recipe 8. Write exact temperatures and cooking times. If the r
14、ecipe calls for the use of an oven, be sure to write exactly what temperature to preheat it to. Indicate how long the food should cook. For example, you can write: Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. How to write a recipe 9. Provide helpful information. Add any extra information that readers should know when
15、theyre cooking the recipe. Here are a few things you might want to include: List how many servings the recipe provides. Write how long the recipe takes to make, including prep and cooking time. Give sufficient warnings about any problems which may occur during the cooking. An example of this might b
16、e: Do not open the oven door while baking. How to write a recipe 10. Make the recipe clear and easy to read. When youre writing your recipe, write it in a way that makes it easy to read. If you wish, you can add some photos to make the instructions easier to follow. How to write a recipe Theres an a
17、rt to writing a recipe so that each cook who uses it comes up with a similarly delicious and satisfying result. A small mistake like listing the wrong ingredient or measurement could result in a ruined outcome, so when you write a recipe, choose each word carefully and put your instructions to the t
18、est before sharing it with others. How to write a recipe Homework Activity 1: Read the recipe on Page 11 and discuss the following questions. 1.What is the origin of Gong Bao Chicken? 2.What are the two main parts of a recipe? 3.How do you cook Gong Bao Chicken? Describe the process in your own words. Homework Activity 2: Think of your favourite dish and complete the recipe. Then share your recipe with the class. Thank you!
