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课件网) P5 Extended reading Food matters Unit 1 Before reading Anhui cuisine(徽菜) Sichuan cuisine(川菜) Shandong cuisine(鲁菜) Canton cuisine(粤菜) Fujian cuisine(闽菜) Jiangsu cuisine(苏菜) Zhejiang cuisine(浙菜) Hunan cuisine(湘菜) There are eight styles of cooking in China: Types of Courses: Cold Dishes; Hot Dishes; Soup; Staple Food(主食); Dim sum(点心) Ways of cooking: fry, boil, bake, grill, roast, steam, toast Varied flavours: sweet, salt, sour and spicy Now read the following entries from the blog of a food critic (美食评论家) who is eating his way through traditional Chinese foods to learn more about them. What traditional Chinese foods do you like Can you talk about them in terms of ways of cooking, styles, flavours and types of courses While reading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. Skim the three blog entries and then choose one of the following topics to fill in the graphic organizer. Task 1 Personal experience Eating in China 7 March, Sichuan hot pot 12 August, Nanjing salted duck 8 December, Cantonese dim sum (1)_____ (2)_____ (3)_____ (4)_____ History ●(5)_____ ● Dishes History Its history Reasons for his favour Ways of cooking Its flavours Personal experience Ways of eating Types of courses Task 2 Read the first blog entry and answer the following questions. 1. What is the biggest feature in the flavour of Sichuan hot pots 2. What effects do the flavour have on the writer's social life 3. When do Sichuan hot pots date back to 4. Why do Sichuan hot pots suit the local people best 5. Why are Sichuan hot pots so popular Check your answers: 1. What is the biggest feature in the flavour of Sichuan hot pots 2. What effects do the flavour have on the writer's social life Its flavour is hot and spicy. The hot and spicy flavour quickened their laughter and conversation, making the meal the perfect way to relax with friends. 3. When do Sichuan hot pots date back to 4. Why do Sichuan hot pots suit the local people best 5. Why are Sichuan hot pots so popular They are believed to date back to the late Qing Dynasty. Because their hot and spicy flavour helps make people feel warm, which is good for the damp and foggy local climate. 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. Task 3 Read the first paragraph of the second blog entry and list the features of Nanjing salted duck. Features of Nanjing salted duck Appearance and flavour Time to prepare Process plain in thin, white slices and the meat is juicy and salty several days salting drying boiling cooling Task 4 Read the second blog entry again and answer the following question. Why is Nanjing salted duck so popular Check your answers: Firstly, Nanjing has countless waterways, making it a perfect area for raising waterbirds. Secondly, duck is traditi ... ...
