➢ Do you think globalization will have an effect on traditional Chinese eating habits? If so, why and how? If not, why not?
Starting out—Task 3
Task 3
Discuss with your partner the following questions. Globalization is everywhere. In the food industry, we see
➢ Do you agree? Why or why not? ➢ Apart from American fast food and
hotel buffets, what do you know about western eating habits?
Starting out
Food Pyramid
Listen carefully to an audio clip about food pyramid and complete the blank-filling exercise.
1. With all these new choices, we must use food pyramid guide to make __h_e_a_l_th__y_f_o_o_d_s_e_l_ec_t_i_o_n_.
➢What’s your favorite dish? Why? How is it prepared?
Starting out—Task 2
Task 2
With the ever-widening opening up to the outside world, Western practices exert some influence, yet they have not really changed the eating habits of the Chinese people. (P35)
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2. This most important group is made up of all food __m__a_d_e_f_r_o_m__w_h_o_l_e_g_r_a_i_n_s___.
3. But vegetable group also includes carrots, potatoes and other__s_li_g_h_t_ly__ed__ib_l_e_p_l_a_n_t_s__.
4. _D_a_i_r_y_f_o_o_d__is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals including calcium.
5. _T__h_e_t_i_p_o_f_t_h_e_p__y_ra_m__i_d_is the smallest part.
Reading Focus
Culinary Delights in China
➢ If yes, what do you think of the food served there?
➢ If not, why not?
Starting out—Task 3
Task 3
Some people worry that the popularity of the Western style fast food among Chinese people, young people in particular, will give rise to a decline in the popularity of traditional Chinese food, such as, the steamed bun. (P35)
that giants such as KFC and McDonald’s have entered Chinese market and established many franchises in major Chinese cities. (P35)
➢ Do you often eat Western style fast food in KFCs or McDonald’s?
Starting out
Task 1
Chinese cuisine has become widespread in many parts of the world—from East Asia to North America, Australia to Western Europe. Regional cultural differences vary greatly among the different regions of China, giving rise to the different styles of food. There are eight main regional cuisines: Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. Work in pairs to choose two different regional cuisines with which you are familiar from the eight alternatives above. Compare them by discussing the ingredients, preparation, flavors etc. (P35)