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课件网) Unit 6 The power of plants 外研版英语七年级上册 Developing ideas What plants can you see in the pictures How do you usually eat them Rice, wheat and corn are the world’s top three food plants. People around the world eat them in different ways. For example, rice noodles in East Asia, bread in Europe and tacos in the America。 1 Listen to the opening of the vlog and choose the main idea. a It explains the importance of corn in Mexico. b It compares corn in different countries. c It describes a famous Mexican corn dish. Pronunciation: /e / amazing play /a / size like / / toy boy Phonetics in use 2 Listen again and complete Jason’s notes for the vlog. 3 Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences. Asking for and giving permission Asking for permission helps us get something in a polite way. We can use the questions May I... or Could / Can I... People can reply Certainly, Sure or Go ahead. Learning to learn 1 Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Use the words to help you. Reading for writing 1 What can you see in the pictures 2 What do these pictures have in common drink home teahouse tea culture 01 02 In the pictures, I can see various types of tea leaves and tea powders, a bamboo tray with green tea leaves, small cups filled with different colored teas, a metal scoop for measuring tea, and a bamboo whisk used in Japanese tea ceremonies. These pictures have "tea" in common as they all depict elements related to the preparation and enjoyment of tea. The presence of the bamboo tray, scoop, and whisk suggests a connection to traditional tea culture, while the variety of teas and powders indicates a focus on the diverse aspects of tea, including its cultural significance and consumption at home or in a teahouse. 2 Read the passage. Find out the importance of tea to the Chinese and the Brits. What’s your cup of tea What is the most popular drink in the world after water The answer is tea. It is not only good for our health, but also a key part of many cultures. What does tea mean to you “cup of tea”是一个习语，常用来表示某人感兴趣或喜欢的事物，所以这个句子可以理解为“你喜欢什么（这里用茶来比喻）” 形容词最高级形式 “after water”表示“在水之后”，整句话的意思是“在世界上仅次于水的最流行的饮品是什么”。 固定结构，表示“不但……而且……” 许多文化的一个关键部分” In Chengdu, we have as many teahouses as leaves in a cup of tea! Grandpa used to take me to the teahouse. He and his friends drank tea and shared their news. Now I study abroad. Most of my classmates prefer coffee, but I will always choose green tea. It's more than a drink for me. A cup of warm tea always makes me feel like I'm back home. Feng Tao 16 Feb 2023 use to do 过去常常 比较结构，用于比较数量，表示“和……一样多” “drink”的过去式 表示将来时态 感觉像 It’s no secret that Brits love afternoon tea. But actually, we drink tea all day. My husband can drink eight cups a day! When my kids were young, I alw ... ...
