Teacher : Ho Ngoc Chau
School: Nghi Duc

Friday, December 22, 2023

Unit

HABITS
Lesson 5

RECIPES AND EATING

pickles (n):

dưa muối

staple (n):

vật liệu chính

portion (n):

khẩu phần thức ăn

characteristic (n):

nét đặc trưng

sashimi (n):

món thịt sống

/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/

horseradish (wasabi)(v): cải ngựa
avocado (n):
trái bơ
/æv.əˈkɑː.dəʊ/

1. Work in pairs. Answer the questions.

1. What can you see in each picture?

sushi

miso soup

rice

cucumber

2. Have you ever tried the dishes in the pictures? If so, how did you find
them?

2. Now read an article about Japanese eating habits. Match the headings (1-3)
with the paragraphs (A-C).
1. The art of arranging dishes
2. The habit of having raw food and simple sauces
3. Components in a typical Japanese meal
Japanese people are famous for their well-balanced and
healthy diet. That is the main reason for their longevity.

A.

Typically, a Japanese meal consists of rice, miso soup, the main
dish(es) and pickles. Rice is the staple and plays a central part
in people's eating habits. Japanese rice is sticky and nutritious,
so when combined with the main dishes and the soup, they
make a complete meal. The portions of each dish are

1. The art of arranging dishes
2. The habit of having raw food and simple sauces
3. Components in a typical Japanese meal

B.

The most important characteristic of their eating habits is they
like raw food and do not use sauces with a strong flavour. Two
typical examples are sashimi and sushi. The Japanese make
sashimi simply by cutting fresh fish. Then they serve it with a
dipping sauce made from soy sauce and spicy Japanese
horseradish (wasabi). Sushi is similar. The cooked, vinegared
rice can be combined with raw fish, prawn, avocado, cucumber
or egg. Sushi is usually served with soy sauce and pickled

1. The art of arranging dishes
2. The habit of having raw food and simple sauces
3. Components in a typical Japanese meal

C.

It is said that the Japanese eat with their eyes. Therefore, the
arrangement of dishes is another significant feature of their
eating habits. If you join a Japanese meal, you may be excited
to see how the colourful dishes are arranged according to a
traditional pattern. In addition, there are plates and bowls of
different sizes and designs. They are carefully presented to
match the food they carry.

3. Read the article again and answer the questions.
1. What is the most important feature of Japanese eating habits?

They like raw food and do not use sauces with a strong flavour.

2. How do they make sashimi?

They cut fresh fish.

3. What sauce can both sashimi and sushi be served with?

Both sashimi and sushi can be served with soy sauce.

4. How many components are there in a typical Japanese meal?

There are four (rice, miso soup, main dish(es), pickles).

5. How is rice important in Japanese meals?

Rice is the staple food and is very nutritious.

6. Why do people say that the Japanese eat with their eyes?

Because the dishes are presented in different bowls and plates, and are
arranged carefully according to a traditional pattern.

4. Work in groups. Discuss the eating habits of Vietnamese people. You can use
the following questions as cues.
1. What is the most important feature of Vietnamese eating habits?
2. What are the typical components in a Vietnamese meal?
3. What is the staple of our country?
4. How are the dishes arranged?
5. Are there any other characteristics of our eating habits that you know?
6. In general, do Vietnamese people have healthy eating habits?

5. Imagine that you take part in an international competition in which competitors
Vietnamese eating habits
talk about the eating habits of their own country. Present your group's ideas about
Vietnamese food is varied and distinctive. It is considerably low fat and
Vietnamese eating habits.
high in carbohydrates. Traditional Vietnamese cooking usually uses fresh
ingredients, little dairy and oil, and various herbs and vegetables. Different
sauces such as fish sauce, shrimp paste, and soya sauce are quite popular in
various regions.
There is no concept of 'courses' in a Vietnamese meal. A meal consists of
various dishes: main dish (meat, fish, egg or tofu), vegetable, soup and rice.
Rice is the staple in Viet Nam. In many families, people eat around a tray of
food with a small bowl of fish sauce in the middle. Around this bowl are the
dishes. If people place the food on a table, a similar arrangement is followed.
Dishes are served communally. Usually there is a big bowl of each dish, and
people use chopsticks and spoons to get their share.
In general, Vietnamese food is considered healthy and is popular in other
countries.

 Learn vocabulary by heart.
 Practice the speaking task more.
 Prepare for Unit 7: Skills 2.

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