新概念英语口语入门Lesson 4 Foods

FoodsInteractive questions and answersI’m so hungry I could eat a horse. Lunch will be ready in a minute.What sort of food do you prefer, sweet or spicy? I prefer sweet food.Which food do you like best? Fried chicken is my favorite food.You eat too ma ny spicy dishes. That’s not good for your stomach.I know but I can’t help eating spicy food whenever I have the chance.How do you like Chongqing dishes?I don’t like Chongqing dishes. They’re too spicy. What kind of ice cream do you like? I like vanilla ice cream.Do you like seafood? Oh yes, I love it.Do you like to eat fruit? Yes, people believe apples are good for our health, so I like apples best.I don’t care for starches. But they give us energy.I hate carrots. They contain a lot of vitamins to make you as fit as a fiddle.I’ve had a sore throat for the past few days. Do you feel hot? I suggest you eat some cool fruit, like pears or pineapples.My husband drinks a lot, so I’m so worried about his health. Get him to stop drinking. Also, cabbage and fish would be good for him. It’s said they can reduce the chance of developing cancer.I see that you always bring a box of milk for breakfast. Yes, I drink milk every day because the protein and vitamins in it can protect my eyesight.You really are a pic ky eater. That’s bad for your health. I know but I really can’t bear food like carrots and tofu.How does it taste?It’s absolutely divine.What kind of seasonings did you use? A little bit of this and that.Is it too salty? Not at all. In fact, I think it could use more salt.How much pepper should I add? Just a pinch.What do you feel like eating? I feel like Chinese tonight.What is your favorite snack? I really like traditional Sichuan sausage.What do you eat more often, rice or bread? I usually have rice.What is a typical food in your country? Our staple is rice.What kinds of healthy foods and drinks do you usually have? Coffee and berries. Drinking two or three cups of coffee a day is good for the brain.What food relieves tiredness? Bananas. Having a banana with breakfast can help get rid of your tiredness.What are healthy foods? There are many healthy foods, for example, oatmeal. Frequent sentencesFired chicken is my favorite food.My sister has a sweet tooth.I am fond of vinegary food.I only eat vegetarian food.I live for cookies.I’m addicted to coffee.I don’t care for chocolate.My son is a picky eater.I have never touched meat.I am used to having breakfast at my office.My son used to watch TV during dinner.They are used to having salad after dinner or ice cream for desert.I am not accustomed to eating with my hand.I’m left-handed so I often take the leftmost seat at the table.Don’t put your elbows on the table.Don’t talk with your mouth full.Don’t read at the table.No TV during dinner.Wipe your mouth.Put your napkin on your lap.Situational dialogue1A: My food is a little greasy. What about yours?B: Mine is a little dry. I wonder what the chef is thinking?A: I don’t know. The last time I ate here, my steak was really tou gh, too.B: Mine was tender, but my potato was as hard as a rock! Why are we here?2A: Have you got the salt at your end of the table, Steve?B: What are you looking for?A: The salt.B: Salt, salt. Oh, yes. Here it is. And would you pass me the mustard? This is delicious beef.A: Sure. Would you like some more? Have more potatoes. Some more meat? A piece of bread?B: No, thanks. That was lovely, but I’ve had enough. Really, I’ll have another glass of wine, perhaps.A: Here you are.B: Thanks.3A: Chinese dumplings are my favorite food. Could you tell me how to make them? B: Sure. First, mix a little water with some wheat flour, and stir it until it becomes apiece of dough. You should also prepare some filling, which can be vegetable or meat. A: Then what should I do with the dough and filling?B: Cut the dough into many small pieces, then roll them with a rolling pin into round, thin wrappers.A: How thin should the wrappers be?B: It’s up to you. You only need to make sure that the dumplings won’t b urst when you boil them. Many Chinese like thin wrappers.A: I see. What should I do next?B: Next, put some filling in the center of a wrapper and fold it up. The last thing to do is to boil them.A: It’s easier said than done, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. In northern China, dumplings are dipped in vinegar and soy sauce, and eaten with a piece of raw garlic.A: Thank you. I’m going to try to make some right now.。