In-Class Reading Pre-reading Samples
1. _____ I like fresh fruit, vegetables, pork, seafood, all kinds of nuts, etc. I don’t like beef, lamb,
chicken and pickles.
_____ Although I’m not a vegetarian, I like vegetables and fruit most. I eat a lot of them. I also like seafood because I was born in a city on the coast. I’ve been exposed to seafood ever since my childhood. I don’t eat meat, any kind of meat.
2. _____ The reason why I eat certain foods or don’t eat certain foods is simple: taste. In other
words, I eat what tastes good, and don’t eat what doesn’t. But there is one exception. I’ve never tried snake because I’m scared by the creature. The mere mention of the word “snake” makes my skin crawl.
_____ I think our eating habits were formed at home when we were very young. For example, my mother is an excellent cook, especially good at cooking seafood and vegetables. I ate a lot of them at home. Gradually I’ve become used to this diet.
3. Yes. People in Guangzhou eat rats, snakes and many other birds or animals. It is said that they
eat anything with 2 legs except human beings and anything with 4 legs except tables. Although it is an exaggeration, it shows they really eat a wide range of things. Many people think that’s strange because rats and snakes are nauseating. I also find eating raw fish strange, because I think raw fish contains a lot of bacteria. Post-reading
1. Finding Food Taboos
India cow 1) Cows help plow the fields. 2) Cow manure can be used as fertilizer. 3) Cow manure can be dried and burned to make a cooking fire. The united States dog 1) Dogs serve as companions for people. 2) Dogs serve as protection against thieves. Ancient Egypt & Israel pork 1) Pork cooked insufficiently may spread disease. 2) People did not want to stay in one place to raise pigs. 2. Understanding the Details
1) nutrition, religion, the ways of different people 2) butterflies, rats, termites 3) calories, protein
4) there is plenty of land for raising cattle and their meat can be shipped cheaply for long
distances by railroads.
5) They go wherever they want to in the streets; they can eat anything from the supplies of
the foodsellers on the streets
3 Discussion Samples
1) Differences:
___ People in Northern China like noodles, jiaozi, steamed rolls, etc., while people in Southern china prefer rice.
___ People in Northern China eat a lot of Chinese cabbage (大白菜)， while people in
Southern China eat a lot of other vegetables.
___ People in East China eat a lot of seafood, while people in West China eat a lot of beef and lamb.
___ People in some provinces, such as Sichuan, Hunan and Hubei, like food that tastes hot, while people in some other places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang enjoy food that tastes a little bit sweet. Reasons:
I think the differences are related to people’s tastes, the availability of foods, weather, soil and geographical conditions, etc.
2) ___ When I see people eat things I don’t like, my first reaction is disgust. I just can’t
understand how people can eat such nauseating things. Sometimes I feel that people are cruel when they eat some animals which are a help to human beings.
___ I don’t mind what other people prefer eating. People can have different likes and dislikes in different aspects. Nowadays a variety of foods are available in most places of the coutry and people can have a good choice. Many of us even enjoy foods from other countries. But we have to think about our environment as well as health before eating. SARS has already taught us a good lesson in eating.
Vocabulary
1. 1) common 2) appropriate 3) forbidden 4) supplies 5) related
6) evidence 7) requires 8) raise 9) spread 10) sufficiently 2. 1) disgusting 2) habit 3) insects 4) reasonable 5) relatively 6) animals 7) harvested 8) grow 9) nearly 10) other
11) altogether 12) consumed 13) avoided 14) popular 15) offers 16) served 17) would 18) enjoyed 19) considered 20) reject 3. 1) g 2) f 3) b 4) c 5) h 6) e 7) I 8) d 9) a 10) j Translation
1. We regard him as one of the best players in the game.
2. The scientist picked up those little pieces of rock and carefully put them into a box. 3. The population of China is almost five times as large as that of the United States. 4. The reason why grass is green was once a mystery to the little boy. 5. She was standing by the window, apparently quite calm and relaxed. 6. Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales. 7. She put on dark glasses as a protection against the strong light. 8. He could no longer be trusted after that incident. Part Three
Further Development
1. Jokes and Riddles About Food Step one
1) Pear. 2) Mushroom. 2 Food Proverbs
1) d: Half a loaf is better than none.有一点总比没有好。
Meaning: Even if you have only a little, it is better than none at all.
2) e: The proof of the pudding is in the eating.布丁好坏，一尝便知。
Meaning: Something new can only be judged to be good or bad after it has been tried or used.
3) b: Too many cooks spoil the broth.厨师多了烧坏汤。
Meaning: if there are too many people trying to do the same job at the same time, the job will not be done well.
4) f: One man’s meat is another man’s poison.甲之熊掌，乙之砒霜
Meaning: Something that one person likes may not be liked by someone else. 5) g: You can’t have your cake and eat it too. 两者不可兼得。
Meaning: if you eat your cake, you can’t have it. In other words, one can’t have two good things at once.
6) c: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.不要把一切希望寄托在一件事上。
Meaning: Don’t depend completely on one thing or one course of action in order to achieve success. Or one should try alternative ways.
7) a: It’s no use crying over spilt milk.事后不要无益地后悔。
Meaning: It’s useless to waste time feeling sorry about an earlier mistake or problem that can’t be changed.
3 Preparing Food
Step One Samples
1) Rice, tomato soup with eggs, some pineapple, roast chicken leg, baked beans, some
apples
2) Rice, onion with eggs (fried), tomato slices with sugar, potato crisps, some milk. 3) Roast potato, fried chicken leg, tuna, tomato soup with eggs, some pineapple. 4) Six boiled eggs, some milk, baked beans, tomato soup, some apples. 5) Rice, two omelets, some tuna, some pineapple, some yogurt.
4 Eating at Cassandra’s Omitted
5 Places to Eat Omitted
6 Our Eating Habits Step Two Similarities:
___ Spend 10 to 12 hours eating in a normal week. ___ Eat three meals a day.
___ Eat a lot of fresh vegetables, fresh meat, biscuits, and chocolates. ___ Have meals in the school cafeterias most of the time. ___ Don’t cook. ___ Like fast food. Differences:
___ Food likes are different. ___ Food prepares are different. Step Three Omitted Part Four
Writing And Translation 2 Translation Practice
1) What is unusual is the fact that many students don’t eat vegetables
2) Students from the North like pasta, for example, noodles and dumplings.
3) Students brought up near the sea eat seafood, while those from West China enjoy beef and
lamb.
4) What is worth mentioning is that some girls are on a diet to keep a slim figure. 5) Food likes and dislikes vary from one student to another.
6) Some students are keen on meat of all kinds, while others prefer fruits and nuts.
7) In some families, parents do most of the cooking, while in other, grandparents will take on
the responsibility.
8) Generally speaking, most of the students eat at school cafeterias, but some students from
wealthy families have meals in restaurants.
9) It is very surprising that some students often eat at restaurants because students don’t usually
earn money,
10) Cooking, traditionally undertaken by mothers, has been often taken over by fathers
nowadays. 3 Writing
Our Eating Habit
The survey shows that students usually spend little time eating. They eat three meals a day, with rice as their basic food (staple). Students from the North like pasta, for example, noodles, steamed bread, and dumplings. Most students like fresh fish, seafood and eggs. Only a few students say that they are keen on meat of all kinds. Most students eat their meals at the school cafeterias. They don’t cook at home, and some haven’t even tried cooking. Their parents or grandparents do the cooking in their families.
What is unusual is the fact that many students don’t eat vegetables. They think fruit can provide all the necessary nutrients their bodies need. With some students, milk is gradually taking the place of water and other drinks. Besides, in many families, it is now the father who does most of the cooking. The role of the mother seems to have changed a lot.
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