DINNER(凑份聚餐).doc

Unit 1 New Practical English 1 Unit FiveAt a RestaurantTeaching ObjectiveIn Talking Face to Face, learn words and phrases about cuisine and recipes both in written form and orally that you can often use in your everyday life. In Being All Ears, learn new vocabulary and phrases to express yourself in English in the same context to describe which foods and cuisine you enjoy.In Maintaining a Sharp Eye, be familiar with the food culture and customs, as well as the way foreign people invite guests for dinner or order their food in the restaurant.In Trying Your Hand, learn and practice how to write cuisine and recipes and translate them through the different samples and tasks given in the text.Teaching ProceduresSection I Talking Face to Face1.Warm- up:2. Introduction of the samples of cuisine and recipes 3. Practice the two dialogues in Follow the Samples 4. Practice dialogues according to the given tasks 5. ExercisesSection II Being All EarsSee the textbook.Section III Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage I A Problem of MenusText-Related Information 1.Canada is a big country with a number of different ethnic groups and many immigrants from different cultures. In Canada it is common to see restaurant which serve food with various flavors and originated from different countries. So besides employment, eating in Canada will also prove to be a valuable experience to learn about different countries.2. A potluck Dinner(凑份聚餐). It is a kind of informal dinner party, which is usually held outdoors in the mild weather. It may also be given at ones backyard. Relatives, neighbors and friends will enjoy the happy get-together in the open air. As a rule, everybody is supposed to contribute something, such as a dish , some drinks, some fruits, or homemade cookies or cakes to the dinner party3. A Buffet (自助餐)Dinners at a buffet will not be required be sit at the table. They simply hold a tray and serve themselves from a table that is set with a variety of foods. Then they may move around to meet, talk, and eat with others as they like.Text ExplanationPara. 1 Food likes and dislikes vary from culture to culture. It can also be a source of intense personal prejudice. Canadians are generally considered to be conservative in their tastes but, because of the many different ethnic groups in Canada, they have also learned to appreciate many different kinds of cuisine. Actually, the ability to enjoy different kinds of foods is highly regarded in Canada. A Canadian family may eat Italian food one night, Chinese food the next then Greek or Japanese food. Eating in Canada will provide you a good chance to enjoy various cuisines and get in touch different cultures. Studying the cuisine of different cultures is not only fun, but also a valuable learning experience. Language Points: 1. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) Canadians are generally considered to be conservative in their tastes but, because of the many different ethnic groups in Canada, they have also learned to appreciate many different kinds of cuisine.Analysis: because of the many different ethnic groups in Canada is inserted here and separately by two commas to emphasize an adverbial of cause. But indicates a contrast in meaning from the first part of the compound sentence to the second part. . Translation: 加拿大人通常被认为在饮食喜好方面相当保守，但是因为在加拿大生活着许多不同民族，加拿大人也因此学会了品尝许多不同风格的烹调。Example: She did come to the party but, because of her poor health, she did not seem to be in a good mood.2) Studying the cuisine of different cultures is not only fun, but also a valuable learning experience. Analysis: Studying the cuisine of different culturesis a gerund phrase, used here as the subject of the sentence. The sentence can be paraphrased like this: It is not only fun but also a valuable learning experience to study the cuisine of different cultures.Translation: 探究不同文化的烹调风格不但是一种乐趣，同时也是很有价值的学习经历。Example: Doing morning exercises is not only refreshing, but also a good way to keep you in shape2. Important Words1) vary: v. be different, change 不同，变换 e.g. The teaching methods vary from teacher to teacher. 每个教师的教学方法各不相同。 The prices of vegetables vary with the seasons. 蔬菜的价格随着季节变化。 The climate varies from area to area. 各地区之间的气候各不相同。2) source n. starting point, place from which something comes or is got 源头，起源，根源 e.g. Where does the Yellow River have its source? 黄河的源头在哪里？ The news comes from a reliable source. 这条消息来源可靠。 The source of the arguments is only a trifle. 争论的根源仅仅是一桩琐事3) prejudice n. opinion or idea formed before one has adequate knowledge 偏见 e.g. Many people have a prejudice against modern jazz. 许多人对现代爵士乐有偏见。 As a teacher, you should not have prejudice against any students. 作为一名教师，你不应该对任何学生有偏见。 He was looked down upon because of some racial prejudice. 由于种族歧视，他被人看不起。4) appreciate v. understand and enjoy , put a high value on 珍惜，懂得，喜欢 e.g. I do appreciate your kind help. 我真的很感谢您的帮助。 You dont appreciate the paintings unless you have the artistic taste. 除非你有一定的艺术品味，否则无法真正欣赏这幅画。 They appreciated the opportunity to apply the knowledge to practice. 他们非常珍惜这次能将知识运用于实践的机会。 5）regard v. consider, think of 认为，被看成是 e.g. He was regarded as a hero by the people in the country. 他被该国人民视为英雄。 Her words were regarded with suspicion. 人们对她的话表示怀疑。 Do you regard it as a proper behavior to smoke in public places? 你认为在公众场合吸烟的行为合适吗？Para. 2 Canadians often entertain by inviting people to dinner. Its customary to arrive on time for a Dinner party and to bring along a bottle of wine or a small impersonal gift, such as flowers and candy. Food is not brought unless especially asked for by the host as, for example, at a pot- luck dinner. As a general rule, everybody contributes some food to a potluck. Language Points: 1. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) Its customary to arrive on time for a Dinner party and to bring along a bottle of wine or a small impersonal gift , such as flowers and candy. Analysis: Here it is used as a formal subject. The actual subject is made up of two infinitive phrases to arrive on time and to bring , which is too long to keep the sentence in good balance if it were put at the beginning of the sentence.Translation: 通常出席晚宴的人要准时到达，并带一瓶酒或一点赴宴小礼物，例如鲜花或糖果。 Example: It is necessary to take eight glasses of water each day and to have enough sleep. 2）Food is not brought unless especially asked for by the host as, for example, at a pot-luck dinner. Analysis: It is omitted after the word unless. As is used here to introduce an adverbial of manner. Translation: 一般都不必带吃的东西，除非主人专门提出此项要求比如像搞凑份晚餐那样。 Example: You dont need to write your resume in English, unless especially asked for by the personnel manager as , for example, in a joint venture.2. Important Words1) entertain v. receive and treat as guests, amuse 招待，接待，使娱乐 e.g. I enjoy being a hostess and entertaining my friends at home. 我喜欢作为主人在家里招待我的朋友。They were all entertained by this joke.这个笑话把大伙儿都逗乐了。Old people may entertain themselves in the spacious hall.老年人可以在宽敞的大厅里自娱自乐。2) contribute v. join with others in giving help for a common cause 贡献 e.g. They were busy contributing food and clothes to the Red Cross. 他们忙着给红十字会捐献食物和衣服。 We want to contribute these data to this research project. 我们想把这些信息贡献给该研究项目。 Everybody has contributed some books to the library. 每个人都为图书馆捐了一些书。Para. 3 Some meals may include appetizers, soup or salad before the main course. A typical main course includes meat or fish, potatoes or rice, or one or two vegetables. Dessert is usually served with coffee or tea at the end of the meal. Sometimes a dinner is served as a buffet: people then serve themselves from a table that is set with a variety of foods.Language Points: 1.Explanation of Difficult Sentences 1) Sometimes a dinner is served as a buffet: people then serve themselves from a table that is set with a variety of foods.Analysis: The sentence can be paraphrased like this: Sometimes a dinner party may be given in the form of a buffet, at which people can take the food from a table set with different kinds of food.Translation:有时聚餐是自助形式：那样的话大家就从一张放有多种食物的大餐桌上自行取用。Example: Sometimes the lesson is given in the form of a seminar: students will do the presentation and discuss their project together with the teacher.Para. 4To show that you enjoy a meal, it is polite to compliment the quality of the food. The hostess often feels happy if you are interested in the recipe of a certain dish. Be sure to accept a second helping if you like the food and are not full; a Canadian host will usually offer it only once. In some other countries, however, it is polite to refuse up to three times before accepting a second helping.Language Points:1.Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) Be sure to accept a second helping if you like the food and are not full.Analysis: In the imperative sentence, be sure to means “确保” in Chinese. The second part of the compound sentence, a Canadian host will usually offer it only once, is used to explain the reason why you should be sure to. Translation: 假如你喜欢并且还没有吃饱，那主人第二次给你添饭夹菜时，你一定要接受，因为加拿大主人一般只劝菜一次。Example: Be sure to hand in your homework on time if you want to get a good grade; The professor is usually very strict with the students.ExercisesSee the textbook.Passage II Dial a RecipeText-Related Information 1. Dial a Recipe (打电话学烹饪)Nowadays we can get all kinds of help and obtain different sorts of knowledge and information by dialing, such as weather forecast, medicine consultation, examination scores, tickets booking or shopping guidance. Such telephone services are usually much more expensive than ordinary phone calls. 2. Dessert (餐后甜点) It is customary for people in European and American countries to have some sweet things as the last course of a formal meal. This sweet food is called dessert. It may be cakes , pies, puddings, chocolate, ice cream, fruits, etc. 3. Christmas Turkey (圣诞火鸡） Toast turkey is a traditional food for Christmas and Thanks giving Day. So housewives are supposed to be able to cook this dish.Text ExplanationPara. 1 Hello, and good morning everybody! Thank you for calling. This is Dial a Recipe and Im Jenny with todays recipe: Strawberry ice cream, the perfect dessert for your family, or if you are having guests for lunch or dinner.Language Points: 1. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) Strawberry ice cream, the perfect dessert for your family, or if you are having guests for lunch or dinner.Analysis: This is an elliptical sentence in which the predicate is omitted. It can be paraphrased like this: Strawberry ice cream is the perfect dessert for your family. It will also serve as a good dessert if you are having guests for lunch or dinner. Translation: 今天的食谱是草莓冰淇淋，这可以用来作为你家人美味可口的餐后甜点，或许你有客人来共进午餐或晚餐，那也可适用。Example: On-line English training program, a very convenient way to improve your English, or if you cant spare the time for a day-time course. 2. Important Words1) recipe n. direction for preparing and cooking a dish, cake, etc.or some medicine 烹饪法，处方 e.g. She has learned a lot of recipes for cooking all sorts of delicious food. 她学会了多种美食的烹饪食谱。 Nobody can offer you a recipe for happiness. 没有人可以帮你开快乐的处方。 They are asked to keep the recipe a secret. 他们被要求对此配方保密。 Para. 2 First of all, the ingredients. You will need one packet of frozen strawberries, the juice of an orange, half an ounce of gelatin, half a cup of milk, four tablespoons of sugar, two eggs, half a cup of cream and a cup of mashed ice. . Language Points: 2. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) First of all, the ingredients. Analysis: This is also an elliptical sentence in which both the subject and the predicate have been omitted. It can be paraphrased like this: First of all, lets prepare /have a look at/see/know something about the ingredients. Translation: 首先,（让我们来看一看）原料。Example: Most important of all, the endurance.2. Important Words1) ingredient n. one of the parts of the mixture 成分，原料，内容e.g. You can find the ingredients of the medicine on the cover. 在包装上可以找到药品的成分。What is the ingredient of his character?他的性格如何？ We cant make the cake without the necessary ingredients. 没有必要的原料，我们无法制作蛋糕。 2) mash v. beat or crush into powder or paste 与挤，压，磨（成粉状或糊状） 温文尔雅的e.g. She is helping her mother to mash the potatoes. 她正在帮妈妈捣土豆泥。The mashed ice will be used for making the ice cream.捣碎的冰块儿将被用来做冰淇淋。You may use the mashed peanuts to make the filling.你可以用磨碎的花生来做馅儿。Para. 3 Start by defrosting the strawberries. Do this by putting them in a bowl with the orange juice and leaving them for a couple of hours. When they have defrosted you will find that you quite a lot of juice. Put this juice into a saucepan and heat it, without letting it boil. Next, put the hot juice into an electric blender and add the gelatin and the milk. Blend these together at high speed for a minute. When you have done that, add the sugar and the strawberries and the two eggs. Switch on the blender again just for five seconds. Now add the cream and the mashed ice and blend everything together until it is smooth. You are ready now to pour the mixture into a box and put it into the fridge until it has set. Now the strawberry ice cream is ready to serve!Language Points: 1. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) Do this by putting them in a bowl with the orange juice and leaving them for a couple of hours. Analysis: All the imperative sentences in this paragraph are used to give introductions. In the above sentences, the proposition by has two present participle phrases putting and leaving as its objects.Translation: 这样做的方法是把草莓放在有橙子的碗里，摆上两三个小时。 Example: Do this by dividing the children into three groups and having them discuss this question.2. Important Words1) defrost v. get rid of the ice or frost 除霜，除冻，解冻 e.g. Does this microwave oven have the defrosting function ?这个微波炉有解冻功能吗？ My father is defrosting the refrigerator. 爸爸正在给冰箱除霜。 2）blend v. mix something together to form a mixture 混合，搅和 e.g. Oil doesnt blend with water. 油不能溶于水。 The coffee is well blended with milk. 咖啡和奶混合得很好。 Their voices are harmoniously blended. 声音和得很协调。Para.4 To serve it, just turn the ice cream out of the box onto a plate. If you like, you can decorate it round the bottom with a few fresh strawberries. So thats strawberry ice cream! A delicious dessert that should serve about four or six people.Language Points: 1. Explanation of Difficult Sentences1) So thats strawberry ice cream! A delicious dessert that should serve about four or six people.Analysis: The sentence A delicious dessert that should serve about four or six people. As an opposition to strawberry ice cream. Or it may also be regarded as an elliptical sentence, in which the subject and predicate it is have been omitted.Translation: 这就是草莓冰淇淋！一份可供四到六个人享用的可口甜品。 Example: So thats the composition, a perfect model for all the students to enjoy and learn from.2. Important Words1）serve v. give, supply, and place food on the dinner table 上菜(汤/甜点等)，提 供服务，用来作 e.g. Water melon can serve as a perfect dessert in the summer. 西瓜可以作为夏天的最佳甜品。 The waitress are serving the customers with the main course. 女招待正在为顾客上主菜。This will serve him a good lesson.这给了他一个教训。2）decorate v. make beautiful by putting ornaments on 装饰，点缀 e.g. The students are decorating the classroom for the New Years party. 学生们正在为新年晚会装饰教室。 The childrens room is beautifully decorated . 孩子们的房间装修得很漂亮。 The lawn is decorated with colorful flowers. 草坪上点缀着五颜六色得鲜花。ExercisesSee the textbook.Section V Trying Your HandApplied WritingFormat of recipesBasic sentence patterns:1. stir in the (honey).2. set the (ice-cream) out.3. serve with(brown sugar).4. Put into(the freezer) for (three hours) till(it is solid).5. Serve in (small coffee cups).6. Mix(egg, milk and sugar).7. Add(cooking wine, soy sauce and vegetable soup).8. Peel (the eggplant).Sentence Writing Subject-Verb Agreement 主谓一致的关系经常根据“语法一致”(Grammatical Concord)、“就近一致”（Proximity）和“意义一致”（National Concord）三项原则来实现。写作中经 常在“意义一致”上犯错误。要特别注意以下几点：1 集合名词被看作一个整体时用单数名词；考虑集体中的单个成员时，动词用复数。 The class is in the laboratory. The class are doing experiments.2 以kind/pair/series of等引出的名词短语作主语，谓语动词与kind 等词的单复数一致。 This kind of apples is highly priced. This pair of shoes is expensive. What kinds of cherry tree flourish best in this region?3 以-ics结尾的学科名词作主语，谓语动词用单数。 Mathematics is difficult for me. Economics is a very popular subject in our university.4 在表示数量如重量、度量、时段、钱数、体积等复数词语后通常用单数动词。 Four year is a short t