综合英语教程四_Unit_9_Chinese_Food.pptVIP

It is … that is (1) at the root of sudden and (2) phenomenal spread of Chinese food throughout (3) the length and breadth of the Western World. (1) at the root (of): 实质上；根本上 blush to the roots of one’s hair 脸红到发根 get at (to) the root of sth. 追究根源 grass roots 基层单位 (群众) pull one’s roots 改行,转行 root and branch 全部地 to the root 完全的,彻底的 the root of all evil 祸根 正是西方这种与日俱增的感官享受主义以及摆脱根深蒂固的生活习惯束缚的愿望,再加上中国饮食所固有的感知观念,很容易满足人的味觉,才可使得中国饮食能够快速遍布西方世界各个角落. (2) phenomenal: ?very unusual; extraordinary ~ strength ~ memory ? known through sense a ~ experience (3) (over/through) the length and breadth (of) at arm’s length 保持一定的距离;疏远 at great length 详细地 ,充分地 at length详细地 draw out to a great length 持续很久 go to any/ all / great lengths 不顾一切 length of days 长寿,长命 Question What is a “proper Chinese meal” like? And how does it reflect the basic cultural characteristics of the Chinese? conform to: vi. 遵守， 符合（to， with） conform to the customs of society 遵守社会习俗 conform with the regulations 遵守规章 Discussion Do you agree that Chinese cuisine is a product of the traditional Chinese philosophy of Taoism or is it just a time-honored dietary habit of an agricultural society? Activity: Role Play Role A: You think that Chinese cuisine is the product of the traditional Chinese philosophy. Try to convince your partner. Use the following points for help. Add your own opinions and evidence. Taoism: Emphasizing human life in harmony with nature. Emphasizing the balance of yin – yang. Believing that life is a cycle. Confucianism: Emphasizing a world with well-defined hierarchy of classes or orders. Emphasizing observance of cultural rituals and time-honored traditions. Emphasizing primary source of happiness of life in food. Role B: You think that Chinese cuisine is just a time-honored dietary habit of an agricultural society. Try to convince your partner. Use the following points for help. Add your own opinions and evidence. 1. Human beings must ea