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Unit 1 Food matters
Welcome to the unit & Reading
内容分析：
本版块的语篇是一篇美食杂志文章，话题是“治愈系”食物。文章主要介绍了“治愈系”食物的定义、特点、功效。作者重点分析了“治愈系”食物背后的情感和文化属性，来源于家庭的情感属性和以民族认同感为核心的文化属性。教学活动首先通过引导学生关注单元标题和引言导入单元话题。通过多模态语篇———视频介绍英国、日本、墨西哥和意大利4个国家的特色美食,学生观看视频并提取其中的关键信息。接下来让学生根据所提取的关键信息点自己组织语言概括描述，让学生了解异域美食，讨论我国的传统美食，从而激发学生进一步探究“饮食文化”这一话题的兴趣。
教学目标：
By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. describe the typical food of the four countries mentioned in the video;
2. explain which of the dishes they would like to try most;
3. introduce a typical Chinese food in their eyes;
4. enhance reading ability;
5. grasp the writing technique of giving a definition;
6. know more about the impact of food having on us.
教学重难点：
Distinguish between comfort food and favorite foods;
Enable the students to talk about the two features of comfort food;
Make the students understand the emotional and cultural factors behind their food.
教学过程：
Step 1 Lead-in
Watch a short video. Please tell the names of the food in the movies.
2. Harry’s mouth fell open. The dishes in front of him were now piled with food. He had never seen so many things he liked to eat on one table: roast beef, roast chicken, pork chops and lamb chops, sausages, bacon and steak, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes, fries, Yorkshire pudding, peas, carrots, gravy, ketchup, and, for some strange reason, peppermint humbugs.
—Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone
3. famous quotes
And, most dear actors, eat no onions or garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath; and I do not doubt but to hear them say, it is a sweet comedy. No more words: Away! Go, away!
—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Will Shakespeare
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
—Virginia Woolf
You’re what you eat.
—Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Food is as fundamental to man as the people are to the state.
— Chen Shou
【设计意图：快速引入话题，拓展相关词汇。引入课文标题Food matters，吸引学生对饮食文化的兴趣。】
Step 2 Watch a video and finish the task.
Watch the video and finish the following exercises.
Q1: Which of the dishes in the video would you like to try most Why
Q2: What do you think is the most typical Chinese food
Possible answers:
I want to try the Japanese sushi most. It looks colorful and delicious.
I think the most typical Chinese food is baozi, a type of steamed bun, which has different fillings, including meat and vegetables. Chinese people usually have baozi for breakfast together with soya milk.
【设计意图：通过视频介绍英国，日本，墨西哥和意大利4个国家的特色美食，让学生了解异域美食，讨论我国的传统美食，激发学生进一步探究饮食文化这一话题.】
Step 3 Pre-reading
Ask the students the following question:
Food keeps us healthy and energetic. It also does more than that. Please read an article below. Before that, please think about the following question. How do you understand the title “Comfort food”
Comfort food is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone. The nostalgia may be specific to an individual, or it may apply to a specific culture.
Adults, when under severe emotional stress, turn to what could be called “comfort food”—food associated with the security of childhood, like mother’s poached egg or famous chicken soup.
【设计意图：快速引入阅读,吸引学生的对于 Comfort food的兴趣。】
Step 4 Fast Reading
Complete part A1 on page 4 with the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1: Rice puddings cheer me up whenever I feel unhappy.
Para. 2: _______________________________________
Para. 3: _____________________________________
Para. 4: ______________________________________
Para. 5: ______________________________________
Answer:
Para. 2: Comfort food has the unique power to make us feel better.
Para. 3: Our comfort foods are highly individual depending on our own unique experiences.
Para. 4: Comfort food gives the “taste of home” to people who feel homesick when they move to a new country.
Para. 5: Comfort food is food for the soul.
【设计意图:通过快速阅读,抓住每一段的主旨大意，考察学生对信息内容的整体把握情况】
Step 5 Detailed Reading
Read the article again carefully and answer the following questions.
What does the author compare the flavor of the rice pudding to in the first paragraph
2. What is comfort food in its broadest sense
3. According to the third paragraph, how does comfort food such as chicken soup cheer us up
4. For people who move away from their home country, what largely determines their comfort food
【设计意图：通过细读，训练学生了解“治愈系”食物背后的的情感因素和文化因素】
Possible answers:
A time machine that transports the author back to her sunny childhood.
Any food that makes us feel better.
By connecting with our happy childhood and being tied with the feeling of being taken care of.
Where they come from.
Step 6 In-depth reading: Discussion.
How does the author introduce the topic of comfort food What do you think of this technique
The author introduces the topic with a personal experience from her childhood that illustrates the power comfort food has to lift our spirits, before continuing with a more detailed description of exactly how comfort food does that.
This technique is quite effective, as it attracts the reader’s attention and inspires interest in the topic of discussion.
【设计意图：通过激发学生的讨论,培养学生口语及用英语交际的能力，让学生了解本文在语言使用上的特点:细节描写形象生动，分析深入透彻，鞭辟入里。】
Homework
1. Exercises B1 & B2, Page 5;
2. Imitation writing: My comfort food.
教学反思
Unit 1 Comfort food
Reading (II)
内容分析：
本单元的话题是“饮食文化”，Reading板块的语篇是一篇美食杂志文章，介绍了“治愈系食物”的概念、特点、功效，以及其背后的情感因素和文化因素。就其情感和文化属性而言，作者重点分析了来源于家庭的情感属性和以民族认同感为核心的文化属性。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
understand the usage of the key words and expressions:
use the above words and expressions in new situations;
have a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.
教学重难点：
Understand some new words and expressions;
Be able to use the new words and expressions correctly.
教学过程：
Step 1 Lead-in
Listen to the passage and underline the following key words and expressions.
Step 2 Building vocabulary
Phrase study: do the trick
Introduce the meaning of “do the trick” together with some similar expressions.
play a trick on sb捉弄某人
every trick in the book浑身解数
trick sb into doing sth欺骗某人做某事
Practice makes perfect.
On April Fool’s Day, we played a trick _________the English teacher.
He tricked me __________ lending him 1000 yuan.
I don’t know _________ it was that did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.
He will try__________________(浑身解数) to stop you from winning.
2. Phrase study: not to mention
Introduce the meaning of “not to mention” together with some similar expressions.
not to mention sth/doing sth
let alone...更不用说
let/leave...alone不打扰/不惊动...
Don’t mention it.不客气
It’s worth mentioning that...
Practice makes perfect.
He failed ___________(mention) that he was the one _________ started the fight.
He has ten big houses in this country, not to mention_________(have) a villa in France.
She can’t ride a bicycle, let alone _________(drive) a car.
It’s _________(非常)worth ___________(mention) that English handwriting is of great significance.
3. Phrase study: in the warmth of
Introduce the meaning of “in the warmth of” together with a similar expression.
in the comfort of
4. Word study: greedily
Introduce the meaning of greedily together with the following exercises.
He stared at the diamonds with___________(greed) eyes.
I hate _____ when you eat noisily and _________(greed).
It is said that he is greedy ________ money and he would sacrifice everything for it.
Nothing would satisfy her greed _________ power.
试译第四句话
5. Phrase study: take one’s time over...
Introduce the meaning of “take one’s time over...” a similar expression.
take one’s time to do sth/doing sth
6. Phrase study: in one’s broadest sense
Introduce the meaning of “in one’s broadest sense” with relevant expressions.
in a sense 从某种意义上说
in no sense 无论如何都不
make sense 有道理，有意义
make sense of... 理解，弄懂
There is no sense in doing...
Practice makes perfect.
In _______ sense it doesn’t matter any more.
In ______ sense can the issue be said to be solved.
There is no sense _______ pretending this doesn’t happen.
________________(Provide) you didn’t try to make sense ______ it, it sounded beautiful.
It makes sense_________(take) good care of yourself.
7. Word study: vary
Introduce the meaning of vary together with relevant expressions.
vary in sth在...方面有不同
vary with sth随...而变化
vary between sth and sth 从...到...不等
vary from person/individual to person/individual 因人而异
Practice makes perfect.
The exhibition offers a __________(vary) of modern artworks.
Tents come in __________(vary) shapes and sizes.
The students’ work varies considerably _______ quality.
The menu varies _______ the season.
They are handmade, each one _______(vary) slightly.
The job enables me _________(vary) the hours I work.
8. Phrase study: be linked with
Introduce the meaning of “be linked with” with similar expressions.
be linked to
be related to
be tied up with
be connected with
be associated with
have something to do with
9. Word study: unlock
Introduce the meaning of unlock together with relevant exercises.
The aim of the competition is to encourage all contestants__________(unlock) their hidden potential.
He _________(unlock) the car and threw the coat on to the back seat.
10. Phrase study: cry out for
Introduce the meaning of “cry out for”.
crying needs
an urgent need for
in sore need of
11. Word study: relieve
Introduce the meaning of relieve together with relevant expressions.
The drugs turned out to be effective, _________(relieve) much of the pain.
A part-time job may relieve you _______ the burden you are under now.
I breathed a sigh of __________(relieve).
_______my relief, I passed the exam.
Jessie took a deep breath, feeling __________(relieve) that she had finally solved the troublesome problem.
Step 3 Sentence analysis
Sometimes 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 my sunny childhood. (lines 3-5)
Of course, each person’s comfort food largely depends on where they come from—for a Chinese it might be a plate of dumplings with a saucer of vinegar, and for a native of the UK it might be the classic fish and chips, served hot, salty and sour.
Step 4 Consolidation
1. Exercises to review the knowledge learned;
2. Finish B1 on P5.
教学反思
Unit 1 Food matters
Grammar and usage (I)
To-infinitives as subjects and predicatives
内容分析：
本板块围绕单元话题,引导学生在有关“外出就餐和在家做饭”的语篇中观察、探究动词不定式做主语和表语的用法，并自主归纳其核心规则；再让学生通过句子、语篇两个层面练习巩固所学、内化新知；最后要求学生正确使用目标语法写一封感谢信。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
identify the use of to-infinitives as subjects and predicatives;
work out the rules of to-infinitives used as subjects and predicatives;
use the right forms of to-infinitives to finish tasks of rewriting sentences and completing a magazine article;
apply to-infinitives in new situations.
教学重难点：
To summarize the general rules;
To apply the rules correctly and properly.
教学过程：
Step 1 Read the blog entry on page 6 and fill in the following mind map
Possible answer:
at a restaurant (2) enhance the relationship (3) recipes
(4) detailed instructions (5) cheaper (6) healthier
Exploring the rules
Step 2 Please complete the table in part A
Have students fill in the table of part A on page 6.
To-infinitives as subjects To eat out was also a social activity, ... ..., it was not that difficult to make a simple and tasty dish.
To-infinitives as predicatives ..., my first thought at mealtimes was to eat at a restaurant. My plan is to invite my friends over at the weekend ...
【设计意图：通过总结归纳，让学生识别to-infinitive的不同用法。】
Step 3 Working out the rules
When the to-infinitive is used as a subject, we usually use the preparatory subject (1) it at the beginning of the sentence.
The to-infinitive can also be used as a predicative. It usually comes after the verb (2) be .
Step 4 Practice
Identify what the to-infinitive functions as in the following sentences from the blog entry of part A.
1. To eat out was also a social activity, allowing me to enhance the relationship with my friends. object complement
2. There are a variety of recipes in the app to choose from. attributive
3. My plan is to invite my friends over at the weekend to show them my new found skills. adverbial of purpose
【设计意图：进一步归纳总结和认识to-infinitive的用法。】
Step 5 Go through “Grammar notes” on P94
Go through “Grammar notes” on page 94.
Step 6 Homework
Finish exercise C on P58. 【设计意图：强化知识运用。】
Unit 1 Food matters
Grammar and usage (II)
To-infinitives as subjects and predicatives
内容分析：
本板块围绕单元话题,引导学生在有关“外出就餐和在家做饭”的语篇中观察、探究动词不定式做主语和表语的用法，并自主归纳其核心规则；再让学生通过句子、语篇两个层面练习巩固所学、内化新知。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
identify the use of to-infinitives as subjects and predicatives;
work out the rules of to-infinitives used as subjects and predicatives;
use the right forms of to-infinitives to finish tasks of rewriting sentences and completing a magazine article;
apply to-infinitives in new situations.
教学重难点：
To summarize the general rules;
To apply the rules correctly and properly.
教学过程：
Step 1 Revision
动词不定式作主语
动词不定式具有名词特征，可充当主语。（做主语时谓语动词用单数形式）
To see is to believe.
眼见为实。
To say is one thing and to do is another.
说是一回事，做又是另一回事。
注：单个不定式作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式；两个及以上不定式作主语时，谓语动词用复数形式；但作为一个整体时，谓语动词用单数形式。
到哪里去度假以及何时去度假还没有决定。
Where to go on a holiday and when to go for the holiday ______ (decide).
到哪里去，何时去度假还没有决定。
Where and when to go on a holiday________ (decide).
答案：
have not been decided
has not been decided
动词不定式句子的主语时可以用形式主语it代替，将不定式置于句末，平衡句子结构。
It is a shame to litter.
乱扔垃圾可耻
It is a privilege to meet you.
认识你很荣幸
it 作为形式主语时，常见句型。
It + be +adj. + (for sb) to do sth (adj 修饰物)
It + be +adj. + (of sb) to do sth (adj 修饰人)
It + be + n. + to do sth
It takes/ took/ will take sb some time/money to do sth
动词不定式句子的主语时, 若其后面需要用动词作表语时，则作表语的动词也最好使用不定式形式，保持形式一致 (to do is to do)
To save me is to save yourself.
救我也是救你自己。
动词不定式句子的主语时, 会有时态、语态的变化。
It is a great honor for me to be invited here today.
今天我很荣幸被邀请到这里。
Her birthday party is to be held next Friday.
她的生日将于下周五举行。
动词不定式作表语
动词不定式做表语直接用在系动词之后，起解释说明的作用，其主语通常是 aim, ambition, dream, duty, goal, idea, intention, plan, purpose, task, way, wish等表示意向、打算、计划的词。
Her wish is to be a teacher.
她的愿望是当一名教师。
The duty of soldiers is to defend their country.
军人的职责是保卫祖国。
动词不定式做表语用在seem, appear, remain, prove, turn out等之后：
Several problems remain to be settled.
有几个问题有待解决。
用于表达想法、约定、义务、命令、可能性、命运等。如：
We are to meet at the station at there. ( 表约定）
How are we to convince him （表可能性）
You are to come when I call. （表命令）
“疑问词+不定式”也可以用作表语
The question is how to carry out the plan.
问题是如何实施这项计划。
5. 当All 或what引导的主语从句中有实义动词 do （以及do的其他形式时， 作表语的不定式通常要省略to, 即“前有do, 后无to”
All you should do now is devote yourself to studying hard.
你现在应该做的事就是投入到刻苦的学习当中。
注意：动词不定式作表语时，在结构上是主动的，但在意义上却是被动的。
She is to blame.
她应该受到责备。
The house is to rent.
此房出租。
Step 2 Homework checking
1. to look 2. to be heard 3. to decide 4. shutting 5. to be
6. spent 7. to complete 8. lowered 9. To free 10. to update
Step 3 Additional Exercise
一、单选
1-5 AACCC 6-10 DBBAA 11-15BCBAC
二、用括号中所给单词的正确形式补全句子
1. to be punished 2. give; do 3. to break 4. to collect 5. to cry
6. to be awarded 7. to have been sent 8. to arrive 9. to use 10. to reduce 11. To be accepted 12. to be caused 13. to breathe 14. to be finished
15. to operate
Step 4 Homework
Revision
【设计意图：强化知识运用。】
Unit 1 Food matters
Integrated skills: Introducing your favourite food
内容分析：
本板块围绕单元主题，以“介绍自己最喜爱的食物”创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、读、说、写等学习活动。教学活动首先引导学生听一段学校举办美食节的通知，再让学生读两篇分别介绍月饼和提拉米苏的短文，随后让学生就“自己最喜爱的食物”展开讨论，最后过渡到“介绍你最喜爱的食物”的短文写作任务上。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又与其他活动有关联性，构成一个“四步一体”的语言综合实践活动。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
give a brief introduction to the Food Festival about the time, purpose and events to be held;
analyse and summarize the features of the article about one’s favourite food;
compose an article about the their favourite food.
教学重难点：
To learn how to introduce the features of the food;
To combine the features and personal experiences in the writing.
教学过程：
Step 1 Lead-in
Q1: What’s your favourite snack in Hunan
Stinky tofu, Changsha sausage, sugar oil Baba (rice cake)
Q2: What’s your favourite dish in Hunan
Mala/spicy crayfish, fried pork with green peppers/Pork and Pepper Stir Fry, fish head with chopped chili.
Q3: If you are to hold a school Food Festival,
what food would you like to introduce
what events do you plan to organize
what preparations do you need to make
(Listen to the announcement of Mr Guan to get some ideas.)
【设计意图：快速引入单元话题。】
Step 2 Listening
Jake's teacher, Mr Guan, is making an announcement about the school Food Festival. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A1 Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The first school Food Festival took place last year. (F)
2. This year's Food Festival will be held on 15 March. (F)
3. Students can learn about food from many different countries at the Food Festvial. (T)
4. Changes can be made to the programme. (T)
5. The writing competition will begin on the day of the Food Festival. (F)
A2 Listen to the announcement again and complete the notes.
Events at the Food Festival
Cooking classes
Learn how to make different food, e.g. (1) ______________________
Food stands
Present different kinds of food for students to try
Think of (2) ____________________ and make some food according to it
Decorate your food stands to (3) ________ as many people as possible
A writing competition
The article should be of no less than (4) ________________________.
You should tell us what your favourite food is and (5) _______________
more than other foods.
You should hand in the article before (6) _______________________.
1. chicken soup 2. an interesting theme 3. attract
4. 150 words 5. why you like it 6. 10 March
Q: What should you do if interested in the competition
See Mr Guan after class to get the application form and know a list of requirements.
Step 3 Reading
B Jake and Amy have written about their favourite foods for the competition. Read the articles and complete the table.
Mooncakes: a taste that is out of this world! By Jake Zhao
Tiramisu cheers me up By Amy Xu
Items Mooncakes Tiramisu
First try
Appearance
Smell
Taste
Reason
Other information
Key expressions
out of this world 了不得
many versions of mooncakes 不同品种的月饼
a variety of fillings 各种馅料
like magic 魔法般的
take each bite (of ...) 每尝一口
【设计意图：通过听力训练、文本阅读，归纳介绍喜爱食物文章的结构特点。】
Step 4 Speaking
In pairs, talk about your favourite food. Use the following questions to help you.
What is your favourite food
Why do you like it (How it looks, smells, tastes and feels in your mouth, how you associate it with a particular experience, etc.)
Tip: Using rhetorical questions in conversation
A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked to emphasize a point or to express feelings and attitudes. For example, when you ask “How can I forget such a tasty dish ”, you are actually emphasizing that you always remember the dish.
Talking about your favourite food
A: What is your favourite food
B: My favorite food is .../... is one of my personal favourites.
A: Why do you like it
B: It looks/smells/tastes/feels ... (smelly, bitter, sweet, salty, juicy, creamy, silky, smooth, soft, crisp ...)
It reminds me of the days when ...
How can I forget such a tasty dish
A: Do you know how to cook it
B: Here are the steps: First, ... Second, ...
A: Is there any interesting stories behind the food
B: It is said that .../A story goes that ...
【设计意图：通过口语练习，进一步思考目标话题，并操练重要表达方式。】
Step 5 Writing
Task
Write an article about your favourite food.
Writing-planning
Read notes on page 10 to get the idea.
Learning about the text type
An article about your favourite food is a piece of descriptive writing which can create a vivid picture in readers' minds through plenty of sensory details.
descriptive writing
Features:
Clear, concise and precise. Imagery is used to make things seem real and remarkable. The use of the five senses creates the imagery, or a mental picture for each reader.
Functions:
A descriptive writing presents a person, place or thing, in a way that readers feel as if it is in front of their eyes, or that they are tasting it, or that they can hear it, or that they can smell it. Writers use sensory information to describe an object to present a picture of something as honestly as he can. The reader can clearly visualize what is being described.
Learning about the structure
State clearly what your favourite food is.
Mention your experiences of tasting it, especially for the first time.
Describe the characteristics of the food, such as its appearance, smell, taste and way of cooking
Learning about the language
When you describe food, you can use adjectives to create an image of the food in the mind of readers. Adjectives commonly used to describe food include smelly, bitter, sweet, salty, juicy, creamy, silky, smooth, soft, crisp, etc.
Writing-checking
Sample
(Show students a writing sample.)
Step 6 Homework
Write a description of your favourite food to your pen friend in America (no more than 150 words).
【设计意图：明确语篇特点，锻炼写作技能。】
Unit 1 Food matters
Extended reading
内容分析：
本板块的语篇是一位美食评论家的三则博客日志，分别介绍了中国三个不同地区的传统美食：四川火锅、南京盐水鸭和粤式点心。美食评论家结合亲身体验详细介绍了这三种传统美食的特色、历史和盛行的原因，字里行间流露出对这三种中华传统美食的喜爱。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
locate some specific information related to the three traditional Chinese foods mentioned in the blog entries;
describe the three traditional Chinese foods based on their popularity, features and history;
analyse the author’s attitude towards traditional Chinese foods and his purpose of writing the blog entries.
教学重难点：
To help students understand the three blog entries;
To help students form a positive attitude towards the traditional Chinese foods;
To teach the key words and phrases.
教学过程：
Step 1 Lead-in
What traditional Chinese foods do you like
Why do you like them
Dumplings
Hot pot
Beijing roast duck
Dim sum
Stinky tofu
Chinese Hamburger (Ròu Jiā Mó)
Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)...
Step2 Fast-reading
Read the three blog entries and fill in the following mind map.
Sichuan hot pot:
Personal experience, history, why he likes it
Nanjing salted duck:
Personal experience, how to make it, history
Cantonese dim sum:
History, how the Cantonese eat their breakfast, dishes
Step3 Careful-reading
Read the first entry and answer the questions.
Why are Sichuan hot pots perfect for the place
Their hot and spicy flavour helps make people feel warm, which is good for the damp and foggy local climate.
Why are Sichuan hot pots so popular
They provide multiple options of soups, vegetables, meats and sauces, appealing to people’s different tastes. Moreover, they offer people a good chance to socialize with their friends since a meal can last for hours.
Read the second entry and answer the questions.
How is a Nanjing salted duck made
Each Nanjing salted duck takes several days to prepare, and the process includes salting, drying, boiling and cooling.
Why is the salted duck so popular around Nanjing
Firstly, Nanjing has countless waterways, making it a perfect area for raising waterbirds. Secondly, duck is traditionally considered to have cooling properties, which is appropriate for the hot summer months.
Read the third entry and complete the notes.
Cantonese dim sum
History
Teahouses have been common in China since the Tang Dynasty.
The Cantonese began to serve tea together with a variety of light dishes, or dim sum in the mid-19th century.
How the Cantonese eat their breakfasts
The Cantonese do not hurry over their breakfasts.
The emphasis is rather on conversation about business, family or pleasure.
Dishes
There are various dishes that have been baked, boiled, steamed or fried, such as beef balls and rice noodle rolls.
Step4 Further reading
When describing the features of the foods, the author uses a lot of adjectives. Please fill in the following table, and then discuss the effect they create.
Sichuan hot pots Mouth-watering, beautiful, delicious
Nanjing salted duck plain, thin, white, juicy, salty
Cantonese dim sum delicate, delicious
Why does the critic use those adjectives
The critic uses these adjectives to describe plenty of sensory details to help readers create vivid pictures of the foods in their mind.
The blog entries are related to the critic’s personal experiences. Why does he write those in this way
To enhance the credibility (可信度) and persuasiveness (说服力) of his blog entries.
What is the critic’s attitude towards traditional Chinese foods Why
The critic loves traditional Chinese foods not only because they are delicious, but also because of the opportunities they offer to socialize with friends.
Step5 Discussion
Introduce a dish to your partner. Use adjectives and personal experiences to help you.
Step6 Language points
1. ... to let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon. (lines 2-3)
let loose 释放，松开
You must let the past go. 放手
Let him be. He knows what he wants. 不干预
He behaves so well that he never lets me down. 失望
Don’t let the cat out of the bag. 泄密
We’d better find a tailor to let out the dress. 放大
2. They are believed to have started off in the late Qing Dynasty as a way for boatmen to keep warm ... (lines 13-14)
sb./sth. be believed/reported/said/known/claimed/expected/thought/rumored/whispered to do/to have done
另外还有常用句型：
It is believed/reported/said/known/claimed/expected/thought /rumored/whispered that ...
→Practice makes perfect.
3. Served plain in thin, white slices, the meat is juicy and salty. (lines 21-22)
serve vt.端上(食物，饮料); (给某人)提供
请根据上下文猜测serve的词义
1. Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. 供应
2. He served us a delicious meal. 招待
3. The dish will serve four hungry people. 够…吃
4. She was serving behind the counter. 服务
5. How can we best serve the needs of future generations 满足需要
6. He served in the medical corps. 服役
plain adj. & n.
1. Served plain in thin, white slices...
2. She preferred clothes that were plain but elegant.
3. The meaning of the article is plain to see.
4. I will be plain with you and tell you the truth.
5. South of the Great Wall, boundless plains stretch far out of sight.
4. As I finished my first helping on a recent afternoon...
(line 25-26)
a helping (of sth.) n. 一份/客食物
a small/generous helping
We all had a second helping of pie.
5. ... praised salted duck in particular, saying it was without equal. (lines 31-32)
without equal 独一无二，无出其右
I was no match for him at tennis.
6. It definitely hit the spot when I tried it, and it has become one of my personal favourites. (lines 34-35)
hit the spot 适得其用；恰到好处
Our after-dinner dessert sure hit the spot. 正合需求
Follow this footpath and you’ll eventually hit the road.走上大路
The drops freeze before they hit the ground, producing snow.落地
The final exams are coming. I have to hit the books.复习
The celebrities will easily hit the headlines if their private lives are exposed. 上热搜，登上新闻头条
7. The emphasis is rather on conversation about business, family or pleasure...(Lines 46-47)
put/lay/place emphasis on sth. 强调重点在...
8. ... and locals can spend hours together chatting, drinking tea and working their way through the menu. (lines 47-48)
work one’s way through 自始至终做
Step7 Text review
Help students review text.

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