(
课件网) Unit 1 Food matters Welcome to the unit & Reading When you feel unhappy, what will you do Lead-in Food is as fundamental to man as the people are to the state. — Chen Shou 国以民为本，民以食为天。——— 陈寿 该句出自三国及西晋时期史学家陈寿（233— 297）的《三国志·吴书十六·潘濬陆凯传》。 Discussion Do you know what they are And what are they from fish and chips sushi a taco pasta 炸鱼薯条 寿司 墨西哥煎玉米粉卷 意大利面 Fish and chips from the UK consists of deep-fried fish and _____ chips. Sushi from Japan comes in _____ and is very popular partly because of its freshness and convenience. A taco, a traditional Mexican dish, is made up of a _____ or wheat pancake rolled around a filling. Pasta from Italy is typically made from flour, water and sometimes _____. Each country has its typical food. fat golden all shapes and sizes eggs corn Can you guess what comfort food is Comfort food Comfort food may be a type of food that makes us feel comfortable and happy. 1) When feeling lonely and in a bad mood, what does the author usually do A. Eating rice pudding B. Going outside to walk C. Talking with families D. Listening to wonderful stories 2) What is comfort food in its broadest sense 3) How does comfort food make us feel good according to the last paragraph skimming Any food that makes us feel better. By building an emotional bond with our happy memories, comfort food always makes us feel good. Understanding the structure Choose the right answer! Read the article and complete the chart What is comfort food Comfort foods are highly individual Comfort food gives us a sense of belonging. Comfort food is the food for soul. 1. What does the author compare the flavour 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 1. What does the author compare the flavour 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 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 up with the feeling of being taken care of. 4. For people who move away from their home country, what largely determines their comfort food Where they come from. School lunches around the world Whenever I feel lonely, I have a secret recipe that never fails: rice, milk and sugar, cooked low and slow. No matter how bad my mood is, that perfect combination is always enough to lift my spirits. 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. With plea ... ...
