研究生英语综合教程(上)Unit 2

1、高等院校研究生英语系列教材,综合教程（上） INTEGRATED COURSE,2,UNIT 2,ART OF THE TABLE,Content,Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final Project,Task 1 Chinese cuisine has become widespread in many parts of the worldfrom East Asia to North America, Australia to Western Europe. R

2、egional cultural differences vary greatly among the different regions of China, giving rise to the different styles of food. There are eight main regional cuisines: Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. Work in pairs to choose two different regional cuisines with

3、which you are familiar from the eight alternatives above. Compare them by discussing the ingredients, preparation, flavors etc. (P35) Whats your favorite dish? Why? How is it prepared?,Starting out,Task 2 With the ever-widening opening up to the outside world, Western practices exert some influence,

4、 yet they have not really changed the eating habits of the Chinese people. (P35),Starting outTask 2,Do you think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits? If so, why and how? If not, why not?,Task 3 Discuss with your partner the following questions. Globalization is eve

5、rywhere. In the food industry, we see that giants such as KFC and McDonalds have entered Chinese market and established many franchises in major Chinese cities. (P35) Do you often eat Western style fast food in KFCs or McDonalds? If yes, what do you think of the food served there? If not, why not?,S

6、tarting outTask 3,Some people worry that the popularity of the Western style fast food among Chinese people, young people in particular, will give rise to a decline in the popularity of traditional Chinese food, such as, the steamed bun. (P35) Do you agree? Why or why not? Apart from American fast f

7、ood and hotel buffets, what do you know about western eating habits?,Task 3,Starting outTask 3,With all these new choices, we must use food pyramid guide to make _. This most important group is made up of all food _. But vegetable group also includes carrots, potatoes and other_. _is rich in protein

8、, vitamins and minerals including calcium. _is the smallest part.,healthy food selection,made from whole grains,slightly edible plants,Dairy food,The tip of the pyramid,Starting out,Food Pyramid Listen carefully to an audio clip about food pyramid and complete the blank-filling exercise.,Culinary De

9、lights in China,Reading Focus,Reading Focus,Listen to a dialogue on Food and Restaurants, and complete the gap-filling exercise. 1. If you want a hamburger, hotdog or fried potato, you can go to those _ or _. 2. But remember, if you choose to stay there enjoying your food, you should _ after finishi

10、ng the meal. 3. And if you want some vegetables, you can go to the _ on the street.4. In diners or coffee shops, you can order food of various levels according to _ and _. 5. Finally, using _ are the easiest way to solve your food problem. You can find anything in it.,Background Information,refreshm

11、ent stands,snack bars,pay some tips,salad bars,your own preference,economic status,vending machines,Reading Focus Global Understanding,(Paras. 2-5),(Paras. 6-11),(Paras. 12-15), Introduction (Para. 1),Local Chinese cuisines,Sichuan cuisine: _ _ the use of Chinese prickly ash seeds and other spices l

12、ike chili pepper,Reading Focus Global Understanding,delicious yet economical,famous for its spicy and hot food,Guangdong cuisine: with its _ _ _ B. famous for _ _ C. _,Reading Focus Global Understanding,own characteristics that has exerted a far-reaching influence on other parts of China and the wor

13、ld,its seafood as well as for its originality and refined cooking processes,offering various soups,Local Chinese cuisines,Zhejiang cuisine: A. _ B. _,Reading Focus Global Understanding,light and exquisite,with the refreshing flavors of nature,Local Chinese cuisines,Every dish has a story,Reading Foc

14、us Global Understanding,Goubuli: A. Goubuli steamed buns _. B. They were _. Dongpo Meat: A. _, a greatpoet of the Northern SongDynasty. B. _.,first sold in Tianjin about 150 years ago,so popular that the owner had no time to answer his customers,This dish was named after Su Dongpo,He rewarded worker

15、s with stewed pork in soy sauce,Every dish has a story,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Buddha Jumping over the Wall: This dish was created in the _. B. It is prepared _. C. _.,Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of Qing Emperor Guangxu.,with more than 20 main ingredients,A

16、 poet wrote a poem for the dish,Warmth and hospitality expressed by food,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Eating habits have not changed. A. The old and young _. B. Elders _. C. The hostess or host _. D. Every one_.,sit in order of seniority,select food for the young and the young make toasts to t

17、he elders,apportions the dishes to treat guests,takes into consideration the needs of the group,Reading Focus Global Understanding,Special food for social festivals: A. _. B. _. C. _.,Jiaozi for the Spring Festival,Yuanxiao for the Lantern Festival,Zongzi for Duanwu Festival,Warmth and hospitality e

18、xpressed by food,Task 2,Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the sentence from the text. (P 43),Reading Focus Detailed Information,Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-,C,D,A,B,D,B,B,D,A,B,Critical Thinking,Reading Focus,1. Every dish has a story. In the text there are three stories a

19、bout names: Goubuli steamed buns, Dongpo Meat and Buddha Jumping over the Wall. Tell the story behind a famous dish with which youre familiar. How about “过桥米线”？,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,2. “The names of some dishes are so eccentric that they may confuse people, b

20、oth Chinese and foreigners. If you only translate the names literally with no explanation, you could make a fool of yourself.” Do you agree? Provide examples to support or argue against the authors point. How about “蚂蚁上树”？,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,3. Some people say that you are what you eat.

21、In the text, the author believes that culinary customs have had a certain influence on the character of the Chinese people. Do you agree or not? Draw on your personal experience or come up with facts to support your opinion.,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,4. Now more and more Chinese also celebrate

22、Western festivals. With the popularity of Western festivals in China. Do you think that Chinese people will be less concerned about what food they eat at festivals? Back up your opinion with examples.,1. Sichuan, known as Natures Storehouse, is also a storehouse of cuisine. Here, each and every rest

23、aurant provides delicious yet economical culinary fare. (Para. 3) fare: (n.) 1) food, especially food served in a restaurant or eaten on a special occasion e.g. traditional Christmas fare 2) the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc. e.g. Air fares have shot up by 20%.,Reading F

24、ocus Language Point,2. Guangdong Province is located in southern China, with a moderate climate and abundant produce all year round. (Para. 4) moderate: (adj.) neither very big nor very small, very hot nor very cold, very fast nor very slow etc 中等的，适度的 moderate exercise 适度的运动 a moderate income 过得去的收

25、入 have moderate success 大致还算成功 at a moderate speed 以适中的速度 “produce”, used as a noun, means food or other things that have been grown or produced on a farm to be sold e.g. fresh local produce 新鲜特产 dairy produce 奶产品,Reading Focus Language Point,3. Zhejiang cuisine is light and exquisite, and is typica

26、l of food from along the lower Yangtze River. (Para. 5) light: (adj.) food or alchholic drink that is light either does not have a strong flavor or is easy to digest e.g. 1) We had a light white wine with the fish. 2) a light, refreshing dessert exquisite: (adj.) extremely beautiful and delicate 精致的

27、；精美的 e.g. an exquisite hand-painted vase 精致的手绘花瓶,Reading Focus Language Point,4. Buddha Jumping over the Wall was created in a restaurant called Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of the Qing Emperor, Guangxu (1875-1908). (Para. 11) reign: (n.) the period of time during whic

28、h someone is king or queen e.g. changes that took place during his reign reign: (v.) to rule a nation or group of nations as their king, queen, or emperor e.g. George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952.,Reading Focus Language Point,5. The elders select food for the young while the young make toasts to the

29、 elders. (Para. 12) If you make a toast to someone, you drink something in order to thank them, wish them luck etc. e.g. Id like to make a toast to the bride and groom.,Reading Focus Language Point,6. In China, food eaten during festivals is particularly important. At different festivals, people par

30、take of different fare. (Para. 15) partake of: to eat or drink something that is offered to you e.g. 1) Grandmother likes to partake of a small glass of sherry before lunch. 2) Will you partake of a glass of wine?,Reading Focus Language Point,Task 1 Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to th

31、e underlined word in the sentence. (P46),Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-,A,B,B,C,B,A,B,C,A,C,Task 2,1. bud A. A blossom develops from a _. B. In this poem, the _ flower means youth. 2. access A. The only _ to that ancient castle is along a muddy track. B. Users

32、can _ their voice mail remotely. 3. taste A. The medicine had a slightly bitter _. B. There was a lot of hard work before we first _ success.,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate form of the word given and explain its meaning. (P47),Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,bud (n.),budding (adj.

33、),access (n.),access (v.),taste (n.),taste (v.),4. fool A. Katherine was nobodys _ when it came to money. B. Its no good _ yourself. Hes not coming back. 5. produce A. The factory _ an incredible 100 cars per hour. B. We sell tinned goods and local _. 6. garnish A. They _ the room with modern painti

34、ngs. B. The chicken was served with _of parsley and green onion. 7. reign A. The Queen _ but does not rule. B. The kings _ lasted for 30 years.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,fool (n.),fooling (n.),produces (v.),produces (n.),garnish (v.),garnishes (n.),reigns (v.),reign (n.),8. concern A. Envir

35、onmental protection is a growing _ in China. B. He loved his wife, and _ for her happiness. 9. name A. The building is _ after a successful entrepreneur. B. Could I call you by your first _? 10. practice A. Ive_ playing the piano for five years. B. It is his_ to take a walk after dinner every evenin

36、g.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,concern (n.),concerned (v.),named (v.),name (n.),practiced (v.),practice (n.),Task 3,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word from the box. Change the form if necessary.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,masterpiece integrate partake steam choice ama

37、ze pleasure present aspire hand,Cuisine in China is a harmonious 1) _ of color, taste, shape and fragrance. For the cooking process, chefs pick 2) _ and varied ingredients and seasonings and employ the unparalleled and complicated skills 3) _ down from their fathers, always 4) _ to their ideal of pe

38、rfection for all the senses. Among the many cooking methods they use are boiling, stewing, braising, frying, 5) _ , crisping, baking, simmering.,integration,choice,handed,aspiring,steaming,When they finish their 6) _ they are arranged on a variety of plates and dishes so that they are a real 7) _ to

39、 view, to smell and ultimately to savor. The facility to 8) _ of these delights is also distinctivechopsticks! To see even the smallest child eat with such dexterity is quite 9) _ for many foreigners. The use of two simple sticks in this way is an art in itself and chopsticks have determined the way

40、 in which Chinese food is 10) _ at the table.,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,masterpieces,pleasure,partake,amazing,presented,masterpiece integrate partake steam choice amaze pleasure present aspire hand,A Cuisine Crisis,Reading More,Reading More,Global Understanding,Critical Thinking,Language Po

41、ints,Vocabulary in Action,1,2,3,4,Discuss in groups to identify the missing information.,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,piled high in greengrocers creative geometrics,oyster,hare, venison, boar,smell and savor,Discuss in groups to identify the missing information.,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,

42、different and marketable,nutty, fruity impudent,France has chefs who are interested in good products,France still has peasant agriculture as well as factory farms,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,Many fruits and vegetables on the outdoor market are imported from foreign countries. Gallic talent, tas

43、te and technique have been exported all over the world and at the same time, what is mediocre, cheap and popular has been imported.,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,More and more restaurateurs have to cope with red tape, not to mention edicts from Brussels that affect everything from sales taxes to

44、the bacteria in the Brie.,The “harmonized” value-added taxes benefit fast-food chains while penalizing sit-down restaurants.,Strict labor laws restrict hiring, firing and temp-work.,Government regulations, for example, CAP, favor quantity over quality.,Critical Thinking,Reading More,Reading MoreCrit

45、ical Thinking,Read the following sentences and decide whether you agree with the author or not. Work in groups to provide examples to support or argue against the authors points.,1. Globalization is partly responsible for the decline of French cuisine.,2. Artistic success often spells business disas

46、ter.,1. Meanwhile, what was mediocre elsewherealbeit cheap and popularhas been imported. (Para. 4) mediocre: (adj.) not very good e.g. 1) I thought the book was pretty mediocre. 2) Hes a person of mediocre abilities. albeit: (conj.) although; even if; even though 尽管，即使；纵然 e.g. a peaceful, albeit bri

47、ef retirement 虽然短暂但却很平静的退休生活,Reading More Language Point,2. From the Napa Valley to the Thames and Tokyo, non-French cooks have cracked the codes of the best French cuisine. (Para. 4) Paraphrase: Cooks from other parts of the world have learned the highlights of the French cuisine. crack: (v.) to so

48、lve a complicated problem, or to find the answer to a mystery 解决(难题)；解开(秘密) e.g. Detectives believe they can crack the case. 侦探们相信他们可以破这个案子。,Reading More Language Point,3. They have become ensnared in the red tape for which France is infamous. (Para. 5) ensnare: (v.) to entangle or catch in (or as i

49、f in) a mesh net e.g. Park rangers found three deer that had become ensnared in traps. 公园管理员找到了3只被困在陷阱里的鹿。 ensnared into a loveless relationship 受骗而陷入一种没有爱的关系之中 infamous: well known for something bad e.g. an infamous criminal 臭名昭著的罪犯,Reading More Language Point,4. But the real paradox of French cook

50、ingin France, at leastis that artistic success often spells business disaster. (Para. 7) paradox: situation or idea that is strange because it has features or qualities that you would not expect to exist together 自相矛盾的情况；似非而是的说法；悖论 e.g. the paradox of people with the best qualifications not being ab

51、le to get jobs 高学历的人无法找到工作的怪事 spell trouble/disaster/danger etc: if a situation or action spells trouble etc, it makes you expect trouble etc: e.g. 1) The lack of rain could spell disaster for farmers. 2)These changes spell ruin for the company.,Reading More Language Point,5. If the French were unde

52、r the same fiscal regime as the United States, wed be able to create twice as many jobs. (Para. 8) regime: (n.) 1) a particular system of government or management, especially one you disapprove of e.g. military/totalitarian/fascist regime; brutal/oppressive/corrupt regime 2) a particular system, use

53、d especially when talking about a previous system, or one that has just been introduced e.g. Under the new regime, all sheep and cattle will be regularly tested for disease.,Reading More Language Point,6. Many small farmers and restaurateurs seem to be fighting a rearguard action just to survive. (P

54、ara. 11) fighting a rearguard action: to make a determined effort to prevent a change that you think is bad, although it seems too late to stop it e.g. 1) They have been fighting a rearguard action to stop a supermarket being built on the land. 2) He fought a stubborn rearguard action against political reform.,Reading More Language Point,7. The problems afflicting French cuisine are emblemati