*What can you see in each picture?
2. Have you ever tried the dishes in the pictures? If so, how did you find them?
different types of sushi
miso soup,
a bowl of rice
sliced cucumber
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Teacher: Bui Thi Chin
Tien Lu secondary school
Welcome all of teachers and students
UNIT 7: RECIPES & EATING HABITS
Lesson 5: Skills 1
Lesson plan for English 9
2. Now read an article about Japanese eating habits. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-C).
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 colorful
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.
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 individually served.
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 ginger.
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.
1. The art of arranging dishes
2. The habit of having raw food and simple sauces
3. Components in a typical Japanese meal
3. Read the article again and answer the questions.
1. What is the most important feature of Japanese eating habits?

2. How do they make sashimi?

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

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

5. How is rice important in Japanese meals?

6. Why do people say that the Japanese eat with their eyes?
- They like raw food and do not use sauces with a strong flavour.
- They cut fresh fish.
- Both can be served with soy sauce.
- Rice is the staple food and is very nutritious.
- There are four (rice, miso soup, main dish(es), pickles).
Because the dishes are presented in different bowls and plates, and are arranged
carefully according to a traditional pattern.
Speaking
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 talk about the eating habits of their own country. Present your group`s ideas about Vietnamese eating habits.
Vietnamese eating habits
Vietnamese food is varied and distinctive. It is considerably low fat and 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 ‘ course’ in a Vietnamese meal. A meal consists of various dishes
( meat, fish, egg or tofu), vegetable, soup and rice. Rice is the staple in Vietnam. In many families, people eat around a tray of food with a small bowl of fish sauce in the middle. Around this bowl are dishes. If people place the food on a table, a similar arrangement is followed. Dishes are served communally. Usually there is a big dish/ 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.
Món ăn Việt Nam rất đa dạng và đặc sắc. Nó là chất béo thấp đáng kể và nhiều carbohydrate. Nấu ăn truyền thống của Việt Nam thường sử dụng các nguyên liệu tươi, ít sữa và dầu, và các loại thảo mộc và rau quả khác nhau. Các loại nước sốt khác nhau như nước mắm, mắm tôm và nước tương khá phổ biến ở nhiều vùng khác nhau.
Không có khái niệm về ‘khóa học trong một bữa ăn Việt Nam. Một bữa ăn bao gồm nhiều món ăn khác nhau
(thịt, cá, trứng hoặc đậu phụ), rau, súp và gạo. Gạo là lương thực chính ở Việt Nam. Trong nhiều gia đình, mọi người ăn quanh một khay thức ăn với một bát nước mắm nhỏ ở giữa. Xung quanh bát này là các món ăn. Nếu mọi người đặt thức ăn lên bàn, một sự sắp xếp tương tự được thực hiện. Món ăn được phục vụ chung. Thông thường có một món ăn lớn / bát của mỗi món ăn, và mọi người sử dụng đũa và thìa để có được phần của họ. Nhìn chung, thực phẩm Việt Nam được coi là lành mạnh và phổ biến ở các nước khác.
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HOMEWORK
-Read the article about Japanese eating habits and compare with Vietnamese
- Do all the exercises again
- Prepare Unit 7 : Skills 2