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课件网) Unit 1 UNIT 1 Food for thought To understand the meaning of the unit title; To watch a video to know different kinds of food in China; To describe and evaluate different kinds of food from different cultures. What kinds of nutrients can food provide us with nutrients sugar fat water carbohydrate 碳水化合物 vitamin protein 蛋白质 mineral fibre What do our bodies need every day to keep us healthy Our bodies need a little fat and sugar. Our bodies need some body-building food. Our bodies need plenty of protective food. Our bodies need a lot of energy-giving food. fat, sugar and oil meat, milk and eggs fruits and vegetables rice, nuts bread, Do you have a healthy diet How to improve your eating habits How can we eat healthily Some tips on how to eat healthily: Try to eat everything in a moderate amount. Drink plenty of water. Don’t skip breakfast. Try to avoid fizzy drinks. In fact, our Chinese cuisine is easy for us to keep a healthy diet, for we have various foods. We know that Chinese food is famous all over the world for its rich types and various kinds. The followings are just some typical ones. Can you name them Beijing Roast Duck jiaozi / dumpling Sichuan hot pot Dazhaxie (hairy crabs ) Zongzi Mapo Tofu noodles Now watch the video and answer the questions. 1. What different types of food are introduced in the video Beijing duck, dazhaxie and Sichuan hot pot. 2. Have you ever tried any of the food in the video What did you think of it Answer the questions according to the video. How much do you know about the food / tastes outside China Have you ever tried any of the food in the pictures Guess which country do they belong to. maple syrup Maple Syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees. It has been consumed for centuries in North America and most maple syrup is produced in eastern Canada. It can be used as an alternative (替代品) to sugar in a variety of dishes, such as pancakes, waffles (华夫饼) , French toast, oatmeal (燕麦片) and porridge. pasta fish and chips dim sum curry black bean salad Black bean salad Mexican black bean salad is a summer salad made of black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions and peppers. Using chilli powder and garlic for dressing (调料，调味酱), it usually has a bold and strong flavour. You can enjoy it as a side salad or use it as a dip to serve with crisps or corn chips. Match the food to the countries. In fact, every country has its typical food. When you mention it, you will think of the country. Discuss with your partner and try to list some more. Hitsumabushi (鳗鱼饭) Sushi Japan Churrasco 巴西烤肉 French Goose liver (法文：Foie gras) steak and red wine USA Have you ever tried some of these foods above If yes, do you like them and why If not, which would you most like to try And why What food from other countries have you tried Share with your partner. We all have our favourite food. More often than not, we’d like to choose the food ... ...
