大学英语综合教程3 第三单元.pptVIP

Unit Three Chinese Food 1. As for methods of cuisine, what are the relevant words or expressions you can think of? Words for Reference: Bake boil deep-fry pan-fry/shallow-fry quick-fry Simmer smoke stew stir-fry grill steam 2. Which of the cooking methods do you think is least healthy? Which is the most healthy? Why? Deep frying and roasting are probably the least healthy because the foods absorb the oil or fat. Steaming (for vegetables) is probably most healthy because the vitamins are not lost. Grilling (for meat and fish) is also quite healthy because there is no extra oil or fat. 3. Which cooking method does the following paragraph describe? First you wash them carefully and dry them. You can rub a little oil on the outside, if you want. You heat an oven to about 180 degrees centigrade and put them in the middle of the oven. Depending on how big they are, they will be ready to eat in about 35 to 50 minutes. You can serve them with butter and salt, with grated cheese or different sauces. What staple food does “them” refer to? (choices: tomatoes, bread, rice, corn, potatoes, tofu) 4. Look at the statements below. Decide whether they are true or false according to the real situation in China, and state your reasons. a) Children are getting fatter. b) More and more people are eating fast food such burgers and chips. c) Most people eat their evening meals sitting in front of the television or computer. d) People only eat traditional meals at festivals. e) Men and women share the cooking equally. f) Women prefer to cook frozen ready meals instead of preparing food from basic ingredients. g) People are eating more and more dairy foods such as butter and ice cream. h) People who live in cities eat out in restaurants 2 or 3 times a week. j) Only rich people can afford to buy good quality food. Text Explanations Paragraphs 1-4 Analysis: With a quotation to begin his essay, the writer goes on to discuss the contrast between the Chinese attitude and the We