外教社新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列（修订版）：综合教程（第3版） 第3册 PPT课件unit12.pptx

;Section One;Please read the mini-essay below and answer the questions so as to get your mind activated to tackle the text properly.;fish are all Cantonese by origin. It is a little hard to pinpoint Shanghai style. Perhaps “sweet” is the very word which is frequently used to describe Shanghai fare. Sichuan-Hunan food is famous for its hot and spicy flavor. Restaurant fare in Beijing is often an interesting hodge-podge of all these cuisines. So Chinese food offers a wide variety of tastes, from the spicy, the salty, to the sweet and sour, and it is easy for each individual to find a particular dish that satisfies his peculiar taste buds. Some may argue that the aesthetically presented food in the West appeals more to the eye, but I would say that much heed is also given to the harmony of the color, shape and size when Chinese dishes are being prepared. Not a few dishes can be seen as excellent pieces of art and some of them even have very wonderful names. ; I love Chinese food, for its sophisticated preparations, yummy tastes, and rich variety.;1. What kind of Chinese food does the author love most? 2. Why are there so many different types of cooking in China? 3. Why can Chinese food satisfy the taste buds of different individuals?;1. A variety of foods most commonly eaten in China ;2. Cooking techniques of Chinese cuisine;Watch the video clip and answer the following questions.;1. How long is the history of huǒ guō in China? 2. What can eating a hot pot bring to you?; The Chinese people and the Westerners hold different attitudes towards food. To the Chinese, food is one of the ecstasies of life — it is the first happiness. However, for many Westerners, food is just a fuel, and they do not attach much importance to it. When the Westerners go to a restaurant, their purpose is to be entertained socially, so they would ask for a table from which to see and be seen. On the contrary, when the Chinese go to a restaurant, they prefer a small, private