1、New Practical English 1,Passage I Eating in Canada,Passage II Dial a Recipe,Unit Eight,New Practical English 1,Passage I,Related Information Intensive Study Practice,New Practical English 1,Text-related information,1. Canada is a big country with a number of different ethnic groups and many immigran

2、ts 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.,New Practical English 1,2. A pot

3、luck Dinner(湊份聚餐). 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

4、 dish , some drinks, some fruits, or homemade cookies or cakes to the dinner party.,Text-related information,New Practical English 1,3. 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

5、 foods. Then they may move around to meet, talk, and eat with others as they like.,New Practical English 1,Text,Intensive Study,Difficult Sentences,Important Words,New Practical English 1,Intensive Study,Eating in Canada,Para.1 Food likes and dislikes vary from culture to culture. It can also be a s

6、ource 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.,New Practical English 1,Actually, the ability to enjoy differe

7、nt 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 cultur

8、es is not only fun, but also a valuable learning experience.,Intensive Study,New Practical English 1,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

9、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.,Intensive Study,New Practical English 1,Para.3 Some meals may include appetizers, soup or salad before the main course. A typica

10、l 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.,Intensive Study,New Practical

11、 English 1,Para.4 To 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 on

12、ly once. In some other countries, however, it is polite to refuse up to three times before accepting a second helping.,Intensive Study,New Practical English 1,Difficult Sentences,Canadians are generally considered to be conservative in their tastes but, because of the many different ethnic groups in

13、 Canada, they have also learned to appreciate many different kinds of cuisine. 加拿大人通常被認為在飲食喜好方面相當保守，但是因為在加拿大生活著許多不同民族，加拿大人也因此學會了品嘗許多不同風格的烹調。,Example: She did come to the party but, because of her poor health, she did not seem to be in a good mood.,because of the many different ethnic groups in Canad

14、a 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.,New Practical English 1,Studying the cuisine of different cultures is not only fun, but also a valuable learning ex

15、perience. 探究不同文化的烹調風格不但是一種樂趣，同時也是很有價值的學習經歷。,Example: Doing morning exercises is not only refreshing, but also a good way to keep you in shape.,Studying the cuisine of different culture is a gerund phrase, used here as the subject of the sentence. The sentence can be paraphrased like this: It is not

16、only fun but also a valuable learning experience.,Difficult Sentences,New Practical English 1,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 be

17、ginning of the sentence.,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. 通常出席晚宴的人要準時到達，并帶一瓶酒或一點赴宴小禮物，例如鮮花或糖果。,Example: It is necessary to take eight glasses of water each day and to have enough sleep.,Diffi

18、cult Sentences,New Practical English 1,It is omitted after the word unless. A is use here to introduce an adverbial of manner.,Food is not brought unless especially asked for by the host as, for example , at a Potluck dinner. 一般都不必帶吃的東西，除非主人專門提出此項要求比如像搞湊份晚餐那樣。,Example: You dont need to write your re

19、sume in English, unless especially asked for by the personnel manager, as for example, in a joint venture.,Difficult Sentences,New Practical English 1,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 ta

20、ble set with different kinds of food.,Sometimes a dinner is served as a buffet: people then serve themselves from a table that is set with a variety of foods. 有時聚餐是自助形式：那樣的話大家就從一張放有多種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 d

21、iscuss their project together with the teacher.,Difficult Sentences,New Practical English 1,In the imperative sentence, be sure to means “確保” 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

22、.,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 假如你喜歡并且還沒有吃飽，那主人第二次給你添飯夾菜時，你一定要接受，因為加拿大主人一般只勸菜一次。,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 t

23、he students.,Difficult Sentences,New Practical English 1,vary v. be different, change 不同，變換,1. The teaching methods vary from teacher to teacher 2. The prices of vegetables vary with seasons. 3. The climate varies from area to area.,Important Words,FOR EXAMPLE,New Practical English 1,Important Words

24、,source n. starting point, place from which something comes or is got 源頭，起源，根源,1. Where does the Yellow River have its source? 2. The news comes from a reliable source. 3. The source of the arguments is only a trifle.,FOR EXAMPLE,New Practical English 1,prejudice n. opinion or idea formed before one

25、 has adequate knowledge 偏見,Important Words,FOR EXAMPLE,1. Many people have a prejudice against modern jazz. 2. As a teacher, you should not have prejudice against any students. 3. He was looked down upon because of some racial prejudice.,New Practical English 1,appreciate v. understand and enjoy , p

26、ut a high value on 珍惜，懂得，喜歡,Important Words,FOR EXAMPLE,1. I do appreciate your kind help. 2. You dont appreciate the paintings unless you have the artistic taste. 3.They appreciated the opportunity to apply the knowledge to practice.,New Practical English 1,regard v. consider, think of 認為，被看成是,Impo

27、rtant Words,FOR EXAMPLE,1. He was regarded as a hero by the people in the country. 2. Here words were regarded with suspicion. 3. Do you regard it as a proper behavior to smoke in public places?,New Practical English 1,entertain v. receive and treat as guests, amuse 招待，接待，使娛樂,Important Words,1. I en

28、joy being a hostess and entertaining my friends at home. 2. They were all entertained by this joke. 3. Old people may entertain themselves in the spacious hall.,FOR EXAMPLE,New Practical English 1,contribute v. join with others in giving help for a common cause 貢獻,Important Words,FOR EXAMPLE,1. They

29、 were busy contributing food and clothes to the Red Cross. 2. We want to contribute these data to this research project. 3. Everybody has contributed some books to the library.,New Practical English 1,Read and Think,Read and Complete,Read and Stimulate,Read and Translate,Practice,New Practical Engli

30、sh 1,1 Answer the following questions according to the text.,Read and Think,1 What fact may have contributed to many different kinds of cuisine in Canada?,The fact that there are a number of different ethnic groups living in Canada.,New Practical English 1,Read and Think,2 What is the authors opinio

31、n toward studying the cuisine of different cultures?,It is not only fun, but also a good learning experience,3 What is customary if you are invited to dinner by a Canadian cultures?,To arrive on time and to bring a bottle wine or a small impersonal gift,New Practical English 1,Read and Think,4 What

32、is a buffet?,It is a sort of dinner party where people serve themselves from a table set with a variety of foods,5 Why should the guests accept a second helping if they really want some more of the food?,Because a Canadian host will usually offer it only once,New Practical English 1,2. Fill in the b

33、lanks without referring to the passage.,Read and Complete,Although they are generally considered to be _. In their food tastes, Canadians have also learned to appreciate many different kinds of _. A Canadian family may enjoy French food one night, Chinese food the _for as we know, there are a number

34、 of different groups in Canada.,conservative,cuisine,next,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,As food likes and dislikes are so closely related to _,Studying the cuisine of different cultures is both interesting and a good _experience. When you are invited to dinner by a Canadian family, it is

35、 _for you to be on time . You should also bring along _ or some small gifts. In order to show that you _ the food, it is polite to give the host some compliment.,cultures,learning,customary,a bottle of wine,enjoyed,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,You could also make the hostess happy by sh

36、owing your _in the way a certain dish is prepared.,interest,New Practical English 1,3. Complete each of the following statements according to the passage.,Read and Complete,1 Food likes and dislikes _. 2 Studying the cuisine of different cultures is not only fun but also _. 3 Canadians often enterta

37、in by _.,vary from culture to culture,a good learning experience,inviting people to dinner,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,It is not necessary to _ unless you attend a potluck. A typically Canadian dinner may include _, the main course, dessert and tea or coffee.,bring any food with you,ap

38、petizers, soup or salad,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,6 At a buffet, people serve themselves from a _ table. 7 In some countries, it is polite to refuse up to _ before accepting a second helping. 8 In Canada, the host will usually offer a second helping _.,that is set with a variety of f

39、oods,three times,only once,New Practical English 1,4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form if necessary.,Read and Complete,1 Everyone, old or young, should _his share in the struggle against pollution.,source vary appreciate regard explore entertain

40、 contribute include,contribute,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,2. Table manners can _ from country to country. Even the ways utensils are handled can be different . Some famous Chinese poems are _ in the dissertation papers by overseas post graduate students.,source vary appreciate regard

41、explore entertain contribute include,vary,explored,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,source vary appreciate regard explore entertain contribute include,Teachers are highly _by the people in our country. 5. A team made up of geologists and scientists has set of f to look for the _of the big r

42、iver.,regarded,source,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,source vary appreciate regard explore entertain contribute include,6. We plan to _these foreign friends with our traditional Beijing opera in the hall. Basic English is _in the compulsory courses or the freshmen in our university.,enter

43、tain,included,New Practical English 1,Read and Complete,The ability to _happiness is learned; We are not born with it.,source vary appreciate regard explore entertain contribute include,appreciate,New Practical English 1,1 緊密的家庭關系可以被視為巨大的幸福源泉。,Read and Translate,A close family relations can be regar

44、ded as a source of great happiness.,source,regard,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,2 在科學研究中應該避免個人偏見。,Personal prejudice should be avoided in scientific research.,personal prejudice,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Pract

45、ical English 1,Read and Translate,3 學會珍惜不同的文化在現代社會中是非常重要的。,To learn to appreciate different cultures is very important in the modern world .,culture,appreciate,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,4 為不同的學生探索適當的教學方法是教師工作的必要組成部分。,Exploring proper

46、 teaching methods for different students is a necessary part of a teachers work.,teaching methods,explore,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,5 在澳大利亞工作幾個月對于這些再校大學生來說是一個很好的學習經歷.,Working for a few months in Australia is a good learning experienc

47、e for these college students.,experience,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,6 你可以通過和一英語為母語的人直接交流來提高你的 英語水平。,You can improve you English by communicating with native speakers directly.,native speakers,by,5. Translate the following sentences in

48、to English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,7 除非他在整個學期都更加努力，否則他很難通過考試。,Its going to be very hard for him to pass the test unless He worked harder the whole term,unless,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,Ice cream is usually served a

49、s dessert after the main course.,serve asmain course,8. 冰激凌經常用作正餐之后的一種甜點。,5. Translate the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Translate,9 在一個朋友家里小住幾天之后， 給他寫一封感謝信 是禮貌的做法。,Its polite to write a thank-you letter after stay in a few days with a friend.,polite,5. Translate

50、the following sentences into English,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,6 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English Sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,1 Food likes and dislike

51、s vary from culture to culture. Living habits vary from person to person .,Now you try,房屋的裝修風格因家庭而異。 在這個大國家里各個省的地方方言都不同。,Styles of home decoration vary from family to family.,Dialects vary from one province to another in this big country.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,2Canadians are gene

52、rally considered to be conservative in their food tastes. Chinese are generally considered to be considerate and kind in receiving visitors,Now you try,人們一般都認為孩子們對學習新知識更感興趣。 人們一般都認為學生回答這類問題更為積極。,Children are generally considered to be more interested in learning new knowledge. Students are generally

53、 considered to be more active in answering such questions.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,3 The ability to enjoy many kinds of foods is highly regarded in Canada. The ability to appreciate others help is highly regarded in China.,Now you try,科學家們非?？粗馗矣诿半U的能力。 我們的父母非?？粗貜腻e誤中汲取教訓的能力。,The abil

54、ity to take risks is highly regarded by scientists. The ability to learn a lesson from ones failure is highly regarded by parents.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,4 Studying the cuisine of different cultures is not only fun, but also a good learning experience. Learning English is not only

55、 useful, but also necessary in the modern world .,Now you try,和朋友們交談不僅可以使人放松，同時也是一種獲得信息的來源。 給家人做飯不僅有趣， 而且也是一種表達愛心的方式。,Talking with friends is not only relaxing, but also a source of information. Cooking for the family is not only fun, but also a way of showing love.,New Practical English 1,Read and

56、Simulate,5 It is customary to arrive on time for a dinner party. It is polite to shake hands with the people you meet the first time.,Now you try,保持房間的干凈整潔是令人愉快的。 在課上記筆記是很有用的。,It is pleasant to keep your room clean and tidy. Its useful to take notes in class.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulat

57、e,6 Food is not brought unless especially asked for by the host. Dont trouble trouble unless the trouble troubles you .,Now you try,除非凈化過，否則這水不能用。 除非你把所有的生詞都查過字典，否則這篇文章很難看懂.,The water is unfit for drinking unless purified. The passage is hard to understand unless you look up all the words in the dic

58、tionary.,New Practical English 1,Read and Simulate,7 Sometimes a dinner is served as a buffet. Sometimes ice-cream is served as a dessert.,Now you try,有時可樂作為軟飲料送上餐桌. 有時候酒可以用來開胃。,Sometimes cola is served as a soft drink at the dinner table.,Sometimes wine is served as an appetizer.,New Practical English 1,