研究生英語綜合教程(上)Unit2培訓(xùn)講學(xué)

1、高等院校研究生英語(yn y)系列教材綜合綜合(zngh)(zngh)教程（上）教程（上）INTEGRATED COURSEINTEGRATED COURSE第一頁，共78頁。2UNIT 2ART OF THE TABLE第二頁，共78頁。 Content Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final Project第三頁，共78頁。Task 1 Chinese cuisine has become widespread in many parts of the world

2、from East Asia to North America, Australia to Western Europe. Regional cultural differences vary greatly among the different regions of China, giving rise to the different styles of food. There are eight main regional cuisines: Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang

3、. Work in pairs to choose two different regional cuisines with which you are familiar from the eight alternatives above. Compare them by discussing the ingredients, preparation, flavors etc. (P35)Whats your favorite dish? Why? How is it prepared?第四頁，共78頁。Task 2 With the ever-widening opening up to t

4、he outside world, Western practices exert some influence, yet they have not really changed the eating habits of the Chinese people. (P35)Do you think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits? If so, why and how? If not, why not?第五頁，共78頁。 I think globalization will have

5、an effect on Chinese eating habits. Since Reform and Opening-up, Western practices have exerted profound influence on the living style of Chinese people. We can see that great changes have taken in the way we feed ourselves. For example, many Chinese today like to have burgers, sandwiches and coffee

6、 instead of steamed buns and soybean milk for breakfast.第六頁，共78頁。 I dont think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits. Take me for example, I prefer porridges to burgers for breakfast and tea to coffee or coke. I think Chinese food, one of the most popular food choice

7、s in most parts of the world, has a very long history and distinctive characteristics. Most people I know enjoy traditional Chinese food because it tastes delicious and the price is reasonable. Therefore, globalization will have little effect on traditional Chinese eating habits.第七頁，共78頁。Task 3 Disc

8、uss with your partner the following questions. Globalization is everywhere. In the food industry, we see that giants such as KFC and McDonalds have entered Chinese market and established many franchises in major Chinese cities. (P35) Do you often eat Western style fast food in KFCs or McDonalds? If

9、yes, what do you think of the food served there? If not, why not? 第八頁，共78頁。 Yes, I often have fast food in KFC and McDonalds. Fast food chains can provide food of relatively uniform size, volume or even shape all over the world because of its strict standard. No matter where I am, I will have burger

10、s and chips of the same taste. Thats really fantastic! No, I dont like fast food in KFC and McDonalds. Except burgers and chips, they cannot provide anything else that is interesting and creative. Food there is really a nuisance with awful taste and unattractive price. Besides, the high-calorie food

11、 is a nightmare for me. Dont forget that Im on a diet these days.第九頁，共78頁。 Some people worry that the popularity of the Western style fast food among Chinese people, young people in particular, will give rise to a decline in the popularity of traditional Chinese food, such as, the steamed bun. (P35)

12、 Do you agree? Why or why not? Apart from American fast food and hotel buffets, what do you know about western eating habits?Task 3第十頁，共78頁。 With all these new choices, we must use food pyramid guide to make _. This most important group is made up of all food _.But vegetable group also includes carr

13、ots, potatoes and other_. _is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals including calcium._is the smallest part. healthy food selectionmade from whole grainsslightly edible plantsDairy food The tip of the pyramid Food PyramidListen carefully to an audio clip about food pyramid and complete the blank-fi

14、lling exercise.第十一頁，共78頁。Culinary Delights in China第十二頁，共78頁。 Global Understanding 2Detailed Information3Critical Thinking4Language Points5Vocabulary in Action6Background Information1第十三頁，共78頁。Listen to a dialogue on Food and Restaurants, and complete the gap-filling exercise. 1. If you want a hambu

15、rger, hotdog or fried potato, you can go to those _ or _.2. But remember, if you choose to stay there enjoying your food, you should _ after finishing the meal.3. And if you want some vegetables, you can go to the _ on the street.4. In diners or coffee shops, you can order food of various levels acc

16、ording to _ and _.5. Finally, using _ are the easiest way to solve your food problem. You can find anything in it.refreshment stands snack bars pay some tips salad bars your own preference economic statusvending machines 第十四頁，共78頁。Global Understanding2Local Chinese cuisines3Every dish has a story4Wa

17、rmth and hospitalityexpressed by food(Paras. 2-5)(Paras. 6-11)(Paras. 12-15)第十五頁，共78頁。Sichuan cuisine:_the use of Chinese prickly ash seeds and other spices like chili pepper Global Understandingdelicious yet economicalfamous for its spicy and hot food 第十六頁，共78頁。 Guangdong cuisine:with its _ _ _B. f

18、amous for _ _C. _Global Understandingown characteristics that has exerted a far-reaching influence on other parts of China and the worldits seafood as well as for its originality and refined cooking processesoffering various soups第十七頁，共78頁。Zhejiang cuisine:A. _B. _Global Understandinglight and exqui

19、sitewith the refreshing flavors of nature第十八頁，共78頁。Global UnderstandingGoubuli:A. Goubuli steamed buns _.B. They were _. Dongpo Meat:A. _, a greatpoet of the Northern SongDynasty.B. _. first sold in Tianjin about 150 years ago so popular that the owner had no time to answer his customersThis dish wa

20、s named after Su DongpoHe rewarded workers with stewed pork in soy sauce第十九頁，共78頁。Global UnderstandingBuddha Jumping over the Wall:This dish was created in the _.B. It is prepared _.C. _. Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of Qing Emperor Guangxu.with more than 20 main ingre

21、dientsA poet wrote a poem for the dish第二十頁，共78頁。Global UnderstandingEating habits have not changed.A. The old and young _.B. Elders _.C. The hostess or host _.D. Every one_. sit in order of seniority select food for the young and the young make toasts to the eldersapportions the dishes to treat gues

22、tstakes into consideration the needs of the group第二十一頁，共78頁。Global UnderstandingSpecial food for social festivals:A. _.B. _.C. _.Jiaozi for the Spring FestivalYuanxiao for the Lantern FestivalZongzi for Duanwu Festival第二十二頁，共78頁。Task 2Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the senten

23、ce from the text. (P 43) Detailed Information Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-CDABDBBDAB第二十三頁，共78頁。Critical ThinkingReading Focus第二十四頁，共78頁。1. Every dish has a story. In the text there are three stories about names: Goubuli steamed buns, Dongpo Meat and Buddha Jumping over the Wall. Tell the story

24、 behind a famous dish with which youre familiar.How about “過橋米線”？Reading FocusCritical Thinking第二十五頁，共78頁。Reading FocusCritical Thinking2. “The names of some dishes are so eccentric that they may confuse people, both Chinese and foreigners. If you only translate the names literally with no explanati

25、on, you could make a fool of yourself.” Do you agree? Provide examples to support or argue against the authors point.How about “螞蟻(my)上樹”？第二十六頁，共78頁。Reading FocusCritical Thinking3. Some people say that you are what you eat. In the text, the author believes that culinary customs have had a certain i

26、nfluence on the character of the Chinese people. Do you agree or not? Draw on your personal experience or come up with facts to support your opinion.第二十七頁，共78頁。Reading FocusCritical Thinking4. Now more and more Chinese also celebrate Western festivals. With the popularity of Western festivals in Chi

27、na. Do you think that Chinese people will be less concerned about what food they eat at festivals? Back up your opinion with examples.第二十八頁，共78頁。1. Sichuan, known as Natures Storehouse, is also a storehouse of cuisine. Here, each and every restaurant provides delicious yet economical culinary fare.

28、(Para. 3) fare: (n.) 1) food, especially food served in a restaurant or eaten on a special occasion e.g. traditional Christmas fare 2) the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc. e.g. Air fares have shot up by 20%.Language Point 第二十九頁，共78頁。2. Guangdong Province is located in sout

29、hern China, with a moderate climate and abundant produce all year round. (Para. 4)moderate: (adj.) neither very big nor very small, very hot nor very cold, very fast nor very slow etc 中等的，適度的中等的，適度的 moderate exercise 適度的運(yùn)動(dòng)適度的運(yùn)動(dòng)a moderate income 過得去的收入過得去的收入have moderate success 大致還算成功大致還算成功(chnggng)

30、at a moderate speed 以適中的速度以適中的速度“produce”, used as a noun, means food or other things that have been grown or produced on a farm to be sold e.g. fresh local produce 新鮮特產(chǎn)新鮮特產(chǎn) dairy produce 奶產(chǎn)品奶產(chǎn)品 Language Point 第三十頁，共78頁。3. Zhejiang cuisine is light and exquisite, and is typical of food from along th

31、e lower Yangtze River. (Para. 5) light: (adj.) food or alchholic drink that is light either does not have a strong flavor or is easy to digest e.g. 1) We had a light white wine with the fish. 2) a light, refreshing dessertexquisite: (adj.) extremely beautiful and delicate 精致精致的；精美的；精美(jngmi)的的 e.g.

32、an exquisite hand-painted vase 精致的手繪花瓶精致的手繪花瓶 Language Point 第三十一頁，共78頁。4. Buddha Jumping over the Wall was created in a restaurant called Gathering Spring Garden in Fuzhou, Fujian, during the reign of the Qing Emperor, Guangxu (1875-1908). (Para. 11) reign: (n.) the period of time during which some

33、one is king or queen e.g. changes that took place during his reign reign: (v.) to rule a nation or group of nations as their king, queen, or emperor e.g. George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952.Language Point 第三十二頁，共78頁。5. The elders select food for the young while the young make toasts to the elders. (

34、Para. 12) If you make a toast to someone, you drink something in order to thank them, wish them luck etc. e.g. Id like to make a toast to the bride and groom. Language Point 第三十三頁，共78頁。6. In China, food eaten during festivals is particularly important. At different festivals, people partake of diffe

35、rent fare. (Para. 15) partake of: to eat or drink something that is offered to you e.g. 1) Grandmother likes to partake of a small glass of sherry before lunch. 2) Will you partake of a glass of wine? Language Point 第三十四頁，共78頁。Task 1Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word

36、 in the sentence. (P46)Vocabulary in Action Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-ABBCBABCAC第三十五頁，共78頁。Task 21. budA. A blossom develops from a _.B. In this poem, the _ flower means youth.2. accessA. The only _ to that ancient castle is along a muddy track.B. Users can _ their voice mail remotely.3. tas

37、teA. The medicine had a slightly bitter _.B. There was a lot of hard work before we first _ success.Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate form of the word given and explain its meaning. (P47)Vocabulary in Action bud (n.)budding (adj.)access (n.)access (v.)taste (n.)taste (v.)第三十六頁，共78頁。4. f

38、oolA. Katherine was nobodys _ when it came to money.B. Its no good _ yourself. Hes not coming back.5. produceA. The factory _ an incredible 100 cars per hour.B. We sell tinned goods and local _.6. garnishA. They _ the room with modern paintings.B. The chicken was served with _of parsley and green on

39、ion.7. reignA. The Queen _ but does not rule.B. The kings _ lasted for 30 years.Vocabulary in Action fool (n.)fooling (n.)produces (v.)produces (n.)garnish (v.)garnishes (n.)reigns (v.)reign (n.)第三十七頁，共78頁。8. concernA. Environmental protection is a growing _ in China.B. He loved his wife, and _ for

40、her happiness.9. nameA. The building is _ after a successful entrepreneur.B. Could I call you by your first _?10. practiceA. Ive_ playing the piano for five years.B. It is his_ to take a walk after dinner every evening.Vocabulary in Action concern (n.)concerned (v.)named (v.)name (n.)practiced (v.)p

41、ractice (n.)第三十八頁，共78頁。Task 3Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word from the box. Change the form if necessary.Vocabulary in Action masterpiece integrate partake steam choiceamaze pleasure present aspire handintegrationchoicehandedaspiringsteaming第三十九頁，共78頁。Vocabulary in Action masterpi

42、ecespleasurepartakeamazingpresentedmasterpiece integrate partake steam choiceamaze pleasure present aspire hand第四十頁，共78頁。A Cuisine Crisis第四十一頁，共78頁。 Global Understanding Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action1 234第四十二頁，共78頁。Discuss in groups to identify the missing information.Readin

43、g MoreGlobal UnderstandingAbout FrenchcuisineA. As for raw materials, there are: herbs, fruits and vegetables _; seafood, e.g. _ wild game, e.g. _; and sausages and cheeses laid out to _.piled high in greengrocers creative geometricsoysterhare, venison, boarsmell and savor第四十三頁，共78頁。Discuss in group

44、s to identify the missing information.Reading MoreGlobal UnderstandingAbout FrenchcuisineB. Nothing has stood for Frances sense of exceptionalism more famously than its cooking. e.g. Water has many _ _ tastes and the taste of olive oils can be _ _.C. If French cuisine has prestige, thats because a.

45、_ _ b. _ _. different and marketable nutty, fruity impudentFrance has chefs who are interested in good productsFrance still has peasant agriculture as well as factory farms第四十四頁，共78頁。Reading MoreGlobal UnderstandingMany factors caused the decline of French cuisineA. Globalization_ _ Many fruits and

46、vegetables on the outdoor market are imported from foreign countries. Gallic talent, taste and technique have been exported all over the world and at the same time, what is mediocre, cheap and popular has been imported. 第四十五頁，共78頁。Reading MoreGlobal UnderstandingMany factors caused the decline of Fr

47、ench cuisineB. Government tax and economic policies a. b. c. d.More and more restaurateurs have to cope with red tape, not to mention edicts from Brussels that affect everything from sales taxes to the bacteria in the Brie. The “harmonized” value-added taxes benefit fast-food chains while penalizing

48、 sit-down restaurants.Strict labor laws restrict hiring, firing and temp-work. Government regulations, for example, CAP, favor quantity over quality.第四十六頁，共78頁。Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking第四十七頁，共78頁。Reading MoreCritical ThinkingRead the following sentences and decide whether you agree with the

49、 author or not. Work in groups to provide examples to support or argue against the authors points.1. Globalization is partly responsible for the decline of French cuisine.2. Artistic success often spells business disaster.第四十八頁，共78頁。 1. Meanwhile, what was mediocre elsewherealbeit cheap and popularh

50、as been imported. (Para. 4)mediocre: (adj.) not very goode.g. 1) I thought the book was pretty mediocre. 2) Hes a person of mediocre abilities.albeit: (conj.) although; even if; even though 盡管，即使；縱然 e.g. a peaceful, albeit brief retirement 雖然短暫(dunzn)但卻很平靜的退休生活 Language Point 第四十九頁，共78頁。2. From the

51、Napa Valley to the Thames and Tokyo, non-French cooks have cracked the codes of the best French cuisine. (Para. 4) Paraphrase: Cooks from other parts of the world have learned the highlights of the French cuisine.crack: (v.) to solve a complicated problem, or to find the answer to a mystery 解決(難題)；解

52、開(ji ki)(秘密) e.g. Detectives believe they can crack the case. 偵探們相信他們可以破這個(gè)案子。 Language Point 第五十頁，共78頁。3. They have become ensnared in the red tape for which France is infamous. (Para. 5)ensnare: (v.) to entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh net e.g. Park rangers found three deer that had become

53、 ensnared in traps. 公園管理員找到了3只被困在陷阱里的鹿。 ensnared into a loveless relationship 受騙而陷入一種(y zhn)沒有愛的關(guān)系之中 infamous: well known for something bad e.g. an infamous criminal 臭名昭著的罪犯 Language Point 第五十一頁，共78頁。4. But the real paradox of French cookingin France, at leastis that artistic success often spells bu

54、siness disaster. (Para. 7)paradox: situation or idea that is strange because it has features or qualities that you would not expect to exist together 自相矛盾的情況；似非而是的說法；悖論 e.g. the paradox of people with the best qualifications not being able to get jobs 高學(xué)歷的人無法找到工作(gngzu)的怪事 spell trouble/disaster/dan

55、ger etc: if a situation or action spells trouble etc, it makes you expect trouble etc: e.g. 1) The lack of rain could spell disaster for farmers. 2)These changes spell ruin for the company.Language Point 第五十二頁，共78頁。5. If the French were under the same fiscal regime as the United States, wed be able

56、to create twice as many jobs. (Para. 8)regime: (n.)1) a particular system of government or management, especially one you disapprove of e.g. military/totalitarian/fascist regime; brutal/oppressive/corrupt regime2) a particular system, used especially when talking about a previous system, or one that

57、 has just been introduced e.g. Under the new regime, all sheep and cattle will be regularly tested for disease.Language Point 第五十三頁，共78頁。6. Many small farmers and restaurateurs seem to be fighting a rearguard action just to survive. (Para. 11)fighting a rearguard action: to make a determined effort

58、to prevent a change that you think is bad, although it seems too late to stop it e.g. 1) They have been fighting a rearguard action to stop a supermarket being built on the land. 2) He fought a stubborn rearguard action against political reform.Language Point 第五十四頁，共78頁。7. The problems afflicting Fr

59、ench cuisine are emblematic of those that plague the economy as a whole. (Para. 12)plague: (v.) to cause continual discomfort, suffering, or trouble to someone e.g. 1) He has been plaguing me with silly questions. 2) Financial problems continued to plague the company.Language Point 第五十五頁，共78頁。Choose

60、 the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in the sentence. (P56)Vocabulary in Action Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-AADBABCAABTask 1第五十六頁，共78頁。Task 2 e.g. Artistic success often spells business disaster.“Spell” means indicate /signify in the sentence. English words a