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Unit 3 Food and Culture
Reading and Thinking
Understand the link between food and culture
1.What impresses you most in this picture?
Hundreds of people
Hundreds of hot pots
Hundreds of prolonged tables like a dragon
2.When and where do you think the photo was taken?
The building and lanterns show it was taken in an ethnic area during a festival.
It is a 1,000-person-Long-Table Banquet (盛宴)
in the Miao Stockade Village in Guizhou.
贵州千户苗寨
This feast has a tradition dating back over 1,000 years and is usually held for marriage celebrations and festivals.
苗寨 “百虫宴”
侗族大寨 “百家宴”
武汉“百家宴”
Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment (营养) of the soul and body; it’s truly love.
-- Giada De Laurentiis 吉娅达·德·劳伦蒂斯
食物在许多不同的层面上把人们聚集在一起，它是心灵和身体的养料，是真正的爱。
Lead-in
Lead in：How many main regional cuisines in China?
Spicy hot pot
steamed fish head with diced red peppers
poached chicken
Buddha jumps over the wall
Dongpo's braised pork
Sweet and sour
mandarin fish
stinky mandarin fish
pancake rolls stuffed with sliced Chinese green onions
Shandong cuisine
Anhui cuisine
Zhejiang cuisine
Fujian cuisine
Cantonese cuisine
Hunan cuisine
Sichuan cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine
Why are there so many cuisines in China?
Different regions
Different weather conditions
Different cultures
cause
effect
Chinese various cuisines reflect diverse Chinese culture!
Different history
2. Which of the following dishes belongs to Sichuan cuisine?

B.steamed fish head covered with chillies
C. Sweet and sour pork
A. Mapo
tofu
3. What are the characteristics of Hunan cuisine?
A. sour
B. hot
C. sweet
4. Match the following dishes with the cuisine.
Twice-cooked pork slices(回锅肉)
Fried pork with chili(辣椒炒肉)
Cooked chicken without makeup (白斩鸡)
Braised Prawns(油焖大虾)
Dongpo's braised pork(东坡肉)
Stinky mandarin fish(臭鳜鱼)
Salted Duck(盐水鸭)
Buddha jumps over the wall
(佛跳墙)
Anhui cuisine
Sichuan cuisine
Shandong cuisine
Canton cuisine
Fujian cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine
Zhejiang cuisine
Hunan cuisine
What, if anything, do these cuisines tell you about the people who eat them?
Possible answer:
The cuisines certainly say something about the kinds of ingredients available to the people, and a lot about the kinds of flavours the people prefer.
Besides the eight cuisines, there are many other local cuisines that are famous, such as:
Miao cuisine(苗族菜)
Hui cuisine(回族菜)
Tibetan cuisine(藏菜)
Mongolian cuisine(蒙古菜)
Zhuang cuisine(壮族菜)
…
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Match the main idea with each part.
??Part 1（para1) ??????? My different experiences with Chinese cuisines.
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Part 2(para2-para6) ?????????? You are what you eat. ???????????
??
Part 3(para7) ?????????? Culture and cuisine go hand
in hand.
Step1.Pre-reading
Step2.Skimming:
1.?Prediction
The text is about the link between ??????? ????and ???????? ????.
2.?What’s the writing style of the text?
A.?Travel Journal ??????? B. News ????? C. Biography ????? D. Story
3.?How is the text developed? By the order of _____________.
4.?Match the main idea of each paragraph.
??Para 1 ??????????? A. Chinese food in America
Para 2 ??????????? B. Topic: You are what you eat
Para 3 ??????????? C. Chinese food in Xinjiang
Para 4 ?????????? ? D. Chinese food in Shandong
Para 5 ??????????? E. Chinese food in Guangdong and Henan
Para 6 ??????????? F. Conclusion: Culture and cuisine go hand in hand
Para 7 ??????????? G. Chinese food in Beijing
culture
cuisine
time and place
The French author Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once wrote, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” Put more simply, this means “You are what you eat.” Most people today relate this saying to healthy eating. However, Brillat-savarin was actually referring to our personality, character, and culture.
“You are what you eat.”
What does the quote mean ?
What we eat reflects personality, character and culture.
Why does the author quote Jean’s words at the beginning?
To introduce the topic of the passage.
Para 1
Detailed-reading
Junk food
fatter
healthy food
slimmer
The French author Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once wrote, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” Put more simply, this means “You are what you eat.” Most people today relate this saying to healthy eating. However, Brillat-Savarin was referring to our personality, character and culture.
step3:while-reading
Task 1：Read para 1 and find the information.
1. What does the quote “You are what you eat” mean?
A. The food we eat is related to our health.
B. The food we eat reflects our personality, character and culture.
C. The food we eat can build up our body.
2. What is the writer’s purpose of using the quote in first paragraph?
A. To introduce a topic. ??B. To give an evidence. ???C. To set an example.
3.Which of the following about General Tso’s chicken is not true?
A. It is an authentic Chinese recipe.
B. It has been changed to suit American tastes.
C. It tells us that Americans love bold, simple flavors.
D. It tells us that Americans like to try new foods.
4. How did the author feel about this experience in Beijing？
A. Annoyed for they didn’t know how to order their own food.
B. Delighted for the new taste and the friendship shown to them.
C. Confused about why the chef would do this for them.
D. Embarrassed for they couldn’t speak Chinese.
5. In North China, what is dumpling-making considered to be?
A. A family activity that requires everyone’s participation.
B. A solo activity that requires no one else’s help.
C. A traditional activity that is not very popular among young people.
D. A family activity that is not important to the people there.
Task 2：Read para 2-6 and complete following tasks.
Use the information from para.2-6 to complete the table.
{00A15C55-8517-42AA-B614-E9B94910E393}Place
Kind of Chinese food
Typical dish
People or culture
America
Chinese food changed to suit American tastes
General Tso’s chicken
Americans love bold and simple flavours, and are not afraid to try new foods.
{00A15C55-8517-42AA-B614-E9B94910E393}Place
Kind of Chinese food
Typical dish
People or culture
Beijing
Sichuan cuisine
dish with Sichuan peppercorns
People there offered them good friendship
{00A15C55-8517-42AA-B614-E9B94910E393}Place
Kind of Chinese food
Typical dish
People or culture
Shandong
Shandong cuisine
boiled dumplings served with vinegar;
pancake rolls stuffed with sliced Chinese green onions
Family is important to the people there.
{00A15C55-8517-42AA-B614-E9B94910E393}Place
Kind of Chinese food
Typical dish
People or culture
Northwest China
Xinjiang cuisine
boiled or roasted meat, such as lamb kebab
People traditionally wandered the open range on horses.
{00A15C55-8517-42AA-B614-E9B94910E393}Place
Kind of Chinese food
Typical dish
People or culture
South China
Central China
Henan cuisine
Guangdong cuisine
dim sum
stewed noodles
Through food, Chinese people everywhere show friendship and kindness.
Task 4：Read Para. 7 and find the answers.
What is the author’s opinion about culture and cuisine?
A. Cuisine has nothing to do with culture.
B. The foods a person eats can reflect his personality vividly.
C. Culture and cuisine are closely related to each other.
D. Cuisine only shows what people grow or raise in their region.
　　　Most people relate “You are what you eat” to healthy eating. It 1　　　　(actual) refers to personality, character, and culture. Chinese cuisine is a case in point. When introduced to America, it 2　 　　　(change) to suit American tastes, which tells us Americans like trying new foods.
　　Later, I visited China and 3　　　　 (experience) authentic Chinese food. In Beijing, we ate in a restaurant where the chef treated us to dinner 4 　　 　　(consist) of Sichuan peppercorns. It was wonderful but what was even more important was the friendship. In Shandong Province, we had 5　　　(boil) dumplings with vinegar. I found making dumplings is always an affair with the whole family. In South China and central China, I experienced local dishes from Guangdong’s elegant dim sum to the 6 　　　 (exception) stewed noodles in Henan. Through food, Chinese people everywhere show friendship and kindness. At 7　 　minimum, the kinds of food 8 　　 　　(consume) by local people tell us what they grow in their region, what kinds of lives they lead, and 9　　　they like and do not like.
　　All in all, culture and cuisine go hand 10　　hand, and if you do not experience one, you can never really know the other.
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Step3.Post-reading Fill in the blanks to finish the summary.
Thinking
Do you agree that “culture and cuisine go hand in hand”? Give your reasons.
Food Travels and Changes:
Cuisine can spread and become separate from its original culture.
Personal Choice:
People enjoy foods from other cultures simply because they taste good, not because they understand the culture behind them.
Identity and Belonging:
Sharing a traditional meal connects people to their family, festivals, and heritage. It is a way of passing down culture.
Geography and Climate:
What grows locally shapes what people eat.
Post-reading:
Introduce a cuisine to Justin
Your writing should include:
the cuisine you recommend
what is the food like
the reasons why you recommend it.
（e.g. the meaning and culture behind the
food）
Hello, Justin, Welcome to China!
I will recommend_____________to you. _______is the most representative dish in Sichuan cuisine. ________________
_______________________________
There are several reasons why I recommend_____________. Firstly, ______________________.In addition, _____________
Last but not least, ____________________.（描述食物与文化的关系或者食物隐藏的文化意义）
OK! Hope you enjoy yourself in China!
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何种菜肴
描述食物的构成、色香味
Hot pot is the most famous and favorite dish.
Other words: wonderful, delicious, yummy
品尝地道中国美食：
to experience the authentic Chinese food
体验了一种全新的口味
have the pleasure of experiencing an entirely new taste
people gather around , waiting for it to cook, and enjoy each other's company.
Words you may find useful
汤底：soup base 清汤：clear/light soup
辣汤： spicy soup 鸳鸯锅：double-flavor soup
蘸料：dipping sauce 配菜：side dish
薄切肉/鱼片：thin sliced meat/fish
芝麻酱：sesame paste
鲜辣爽口：spicy and tasty
Sample
Hello,Justin.Welcome to China!
I will recommend hot pot to you. Hot pot is the most representative dish in Sichuan cuisine. Thin sliced meat, fish and all kinds of vegetables are boiled in the soup base. Then the food is enjoyed with dipping sauces of different flavores.
There are several reasons why I recommend it. Firstly, you can enjoy the food while you are cooking it, which is really much fun. In addition, people gather around, especially on cold winter days , waiting for it to cook, and enjoy each other's company.
Last but not least, . As a result, it is a wonderful time for them to relax.
OK! Hope you enjoy yourself in China!

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