全新版大學英語綜合5-教程-unit2-let&ampamp;#39;s-go-veggie!

1、B R _ main0,B R _ main,The Fate of a Horse,Word-web,Warm-up Questions,Watch and Answer,Background Information,Topic-related Prediction,B R _ The Fate of a Horse,The Fate of a Horse,Blank Filling,Questions and Answers,Introductory Remarks,B R _ Introductory Remarks,Thousands of animals are butchered

2、for meat every year. The video clip takes horses as an example to show us how inhumane it is for human beings to eat animals. The video is presented by the American National Horse Protection Coalition.,Introductory Remarks,B R _ Introductory Remarks2,B R _ Blank Filling,Blank Filling,Last year one o

3、f the thousands of horses waiting to be in trucks like this was a horse named Monetary Justice. Two years earlier Monty had been a hero, grantsman (獲得捐款者) of the famous Triple Crown Winner Secretariat, winner of the Aqueduct where he broke the track record. Then he stopped winning, confused, bones a

4、nd like most of these for a few hundred dollars.,crammed,_,skinny,_,sold off,_,B R _ Blank Filling2,He was retrucked in horrible conditions to Texas not for in a green or the pleasure of a respectable rider but for this. Last year Monty along with other horses had been sold to deaths. At one of the

5、two Texas houses they would be up for meat. They would find its way to dining tables maybe in France, Belgium, Italy, Japan, foreign countries in which people eat horse meat.,retirement,_,pasture,_,49,324,_,brutal,_,slaughter,_,sliced,_,gourmet,_,B R _ Questions and Answers,Questions and Answers,1.

6、What is the end of many horses life?,They end up being butchered and eaten.,2. What do people in countries other than the U.S.A. think of eating horses?,They think it is OK.,3. What are most Americans opinions about the issue of eating horses?,They support the legislation to stop butchering horses b

7、y law.,B R _ Word-web,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Word-web,fruit,meat,grain,vegetable,sea food,B R _ Grain,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Grain,corn玉米,rice 大米,oat 燕麥,barley 大麥,wheat 麥子,B R _ Vegetable,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Vegetable,eggplant 茄子,cauliflower 花菜,broccoli 西蘭花,lettuce 萵筍,r

8、adish 蘿卜,mushroom 蘑菇,potato 馬鈴薯,carrot 胡蘿卜,spinach 菠菜,celery 芹菜,onion 洋蔥,leek 韭菜,B R _ Fruit,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Fruit,plum 李子,apple蘋果,pear梨,banana 香蕉,grape葡萄,watermelon 西瓜,pineapple 菠蘿,strawberry 草莓,coconut 椰子,orange 橙子,lemon 檸檬,papaya番木瓜,mango芒果,B R _ Meat,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash

9、 1,Meat,beef 牛肉,ham 火腿,bacon 熏豬肉，腌肉,baby chicken 童子雞,sausage 香腸,fowl 鳥肉,poultry 禽肉,mutton 羊肉,turkey 火雞,lamb 羔羊肉,pork 豬肉,game 野味,B R _ Sea Food,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Sea Food,crab 蟹,lobster 龍蝦,shrimp 河蝦，小蝦,yellow fish 黃花魚,carp 鯉魚,salmon 馬哈魚，鮭魚,turtle甲魚,sardine 沙丁魚，鯡魚,clam文蛤,oyster 牡蠣,B R _

10、Warm-up Questions,Warm-up Questions,Form groups of four or five students and discuss the following questions.,What does it mean when someone is on a diet? Why do some people go on a diet? Do you know someone who is on a diet? If so, please describe. What kind of diet do you think is the most healthf

11、ul?,1. 2. 3.,B R _ Watch and Answer,B R _ Crosby, Stills and Nash 1,Watch and Answer,1. How is the present food pyramid different from the old one?,In the present food pyramid, all the food group bands run from the top to the base.,Watch the video clip about the new food pyramid and answer the follo

12、wing questions.,2.What does red stand for?,Red is for fruits, fresh, canned, frozen or dried.,B R _ Watch and Answer2,3.What do the steps remind us?,They remind us to be active everyday.,4.How many pyramids are created altogether?,Twelve.,B R _ Watch and Answer3,B R _ Background Information,Backgrou

13、nd Information,Reasons for Becoming Vegetarian,Animal Rights,Healthful Diet Choice,Vegetarianism Caused by Religious Beliefs,Common Questions about Vegetarianism,B R _ Healthful Diet Choice,Healthful Diet Choice,Since 1994, the United States Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agricul

14、ture have required nearly all food to carry a food indicating the amounts of calories, , protein, fat, and fiber per to make it easy for consumers to make healthful choices.,Listen to the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.,packaged,_,label,_,vitamins,_,serving,_,diet,_

15、,B R _ Healthful Diet Choice2,In an effort to provide additional guidance and reduce the incidence of diet-related cancers, the National Cancer Institute developed the 5-a-Day Campaign for Better Health, a program that the practice of eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Studies of p

16、opulations that eat many fruits and vegetables a decreased incidence of diet-related cancers. Laboratory studies have shown that many fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals, that appear to the growth of cancer cells.,nutritional,_,promotes,_,reveal,_,substances,_,limit,_,B R _ Reasons for Beco

17、ming Vegetarian,Reasons for Becoming Vegetarian,Listen to the following passage and summarize the main points to become vegetarians.,1.,It is wrong to slaughter animals for food.,2.,The effect of meat production on the environment.,3.,Links between meat production and poverty and famine in developin

18、g countries.,Most people become vegetarian because they believe it is wrong to slaughter animals for food and because they are opposed to the cruelty and suffering inflicted upon the billions of animals reared for food.,B R _ Reasons for Becoming Vegetarian,The effect of meat production on the envir

19、onment, such as the destruction of vast areas of rainforest for cattle ranching, is another reason commonly cited for becoming vegetarian. Others may become vegetarian because of the links between meat production and poverty and famine in developing countries. The health advantages of a vegetarian d

20、iet are another commonly cited reason to become vegetarian, particularly among adults. A dislike of the taste of meat and religious reasons may also be a factor.,B R _ Animal Rights,Animal rights, the moral right of animals to be treated with respect and without exploitation. Some people believe tha

21、t animals have rights just as human beings do. Although people often choose vegetarianism for health reasons, many people choose to abstain from eating meat, poultry, and fish because they oppose the killing of animals. Vegans are people who refrain from eating any animal products including dairy pr

22、oducts for a variety of reasons.,Animal Rights,B R _ Animal Rights2,Many animal rights advocates strongly oppose intensive (factory) farming, due in part to the restricted space that such farm animals are forced to occupy before they are slaughtered. They also object to other food production practic

23、es such as the force-feeding of geese to enlarge their livers for the production of pt de fois gras (goose-liver pt), and the housing of veal calves in crates to restrict muscle development. In certain countries such treatments are illegal.,B R _ Vegetarianism Caused,Buddhist monks and nuns were tra

24、ditionally bound to poverty and celibacy, owning just three robes, a begging bowl, and a few other humble implements. They were expected to beg for their food and to avoid work. The 227 rules (vinaya) in the Pali Vinaya, expanded in some sects, include only four transgressions meriting immediate exp

25、ulsion: killing, theft, sex,Vegetarianism Caused by Religious Beliefs,and dishonestly exaggerating ones spiritual development. Killing traditionally extends to animals, so the majority of Buddhist monks are vegetarians.,B R _ Vegetarianism Caused,The canon of Hinduism is basically defined by what pe

26、ople do rather than what they think. Consequently, far more uniformity of behavior than of belief is found among Hindus, although very few practices or beliefs are shared,Vegetarianism Caused by Religious Beliefs,by all. A few usages are observed by almost all Hindus: reverence for Brahmans and cows

27、; abstention from meat (especially beef); and marriage within the caste (jati), in the hope of producing male heirs.,B R _ Common Questions,Common Questions about Vegetarianism,1. Isnt it hard being a vegetarian?,Not at all. Vegetarian food is widely available in shops and restaurants. Its easy to c

28、ook and youre probably already eating many vegetarian meals such as beans on toast or jacket potato and cheese without even putting your mind to it. Its no sacrifice to give up meat when there are so many delicious recipes and so many tasty foods to experiment with. Plus youll have the satisfaction

29、of knowing that youre eating a healthy diet that doesnt involve the killing of animals or the abuse of the worlds resources.,B R _ Common Questions2,2. Arent all vegetarians pale and unhealthy?,This old stereotype has taken a long time to die out. In fact, people who follow a varied, well-balanced v

30、egetarian diet are in line with the current nutritional recommendations for a low fat, high fiber diet. Thats why medical studies are proving that vegetarians are less likely to suffer from such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, diet-related diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. So, if for no

31、 other reason, go vegetarian as a favor to your body!,B R _ Common Questions3,3. Isnt vegetarian food boring?,Vegetarians dont eke out a miserable existence on a few limp lettuce leaves and some boiled rice. And a proper vegetarian meal doesnt mean taking the meat away and leaving the side vegetable

32、s. With the hundreds of different vegetables, grains, fruit, pulses and nuts and seeds that exist, you could live to be 100 without exhausting all the possibilities for imaginative, nutritious meals! And as vegetarian food tends to be cheaper than a meat-based diet, you can afford to treat yourself

33、to more expensive delicacies such as asparagus.,B R _ Common Questions 4,4. But how will I get enough of the vital nutrients such as iron and protein?,A well-balanced vegetarian diet provides all the nutrients you need for good health. In the case of protein, its not only found in meat. Its also pre

34、sent in adequate quantities in dairy products, eggs and nuts, as well as in combinations of foods such as pulses and grains. In fact it would be very difficult to design a vegetarian diet that doesnt include enough protein.,B R _ Topic-related Prediction,1. In the text the author will call on us to

35、have a vegetarian eating habit. What would he argue to persuade us? Predict his major points. 2. How far do you agree with the author about being a vegetarian? Explain your viewpoints.,Topic-related Prediction,Text A is entitled “Lets go veggie!”. Before you read the story, think about the answers t

36、o the following questions.,G R _ main,Part Division of the Text,Further Understanding,Scanning,G R _ Further Understanding,Further Understanding,For Part 2,For Part 3,For Part 1,True or False,Table Completion,Speech,Questions and Answers,G R _ Part Division of the Text 1,Part,Para(s).,Main Ideas,1,1

37、4,2,529,Many people are now shifting away from meat.,There are various reasons for choosing a vegetarian lifestyle.,3,3032,The author urges his readers to decide on a vegetarian diet for the benefit of all concerned.,G R _ True or False,True or False,1.The “single act” mentioned by the author was to

38、 choose vegetarian dishes every time one has a meal.,More than a million Canadians have already acted: They have chosen not to eat meat.,2.A great many of Canadians have changed little by little from animal-based foods to vegetarian foods.,T,( ),F,( ),3.Vegetarian foods are sold very well, especiall

39、y popular in India, China, Mexico, Italy and Japan.,T,( ),G R _ Table Completion,Table Completion Summarize all the negative effects animal-based foods could cause and list them in the following table. (The first one has already been done for you.),1. Animal foods increase the risk of chronic diseas

40、es.,2. Treatment for degenerative diseases caused by animal foods leads to a great economic loss.,3. Animal foods are not nutritious enough. Instead they may contain many ingredients bad for mans health.,4. Animal foods provide breeding grounds for harmful bacteria.,G R _ Speech,Speech,Suppose you w

41、ere the author, who were now attending an assembly for protesting against the violation of animal rights. Deliver a speech based on the text from Paragraph 21 to Paragraph 29 and make an appeal to the public to protect animals by going veggie.,G R _ Questions and Answers,Questions and Answers,1.What

42、 does the author suggest that the decision of going veggie or not will affect?,2. What comments do you make on words of Einstein?,G R _ Scanning,Scanning,The text quotes many authorities and statistics as supporting evidence. Scan the text and fill in the blanks with information about authorities an

43、d statistics.,1.,says that this “wrong fuel” has helped boost the cost of degenerative disease in Canada to an estimated $400 billion a year.,Prof. Bruce Holub,_,Manure at a rate of over kilograms per second in Canada alone, according to the government.,10,000,_,2.,G R _ Scanning2,stated: “Eating lo

44、wer on the food chain is perhaps the most potent single act we can take to halt the destruction of our environment and preserve our natural resources.”,John Robbins,_,It takes 8.4 kilograms of grain to produce kilogram of pork, estimates.,one,_,the U.S. government,_,3.,4.,says: “Scientific data sugg

45、est positive relationships between a vegetarian diet and reduced risk for several chronic degenerative diseases.”,The American Dietetic Association,_,5.,G R _ Scanning3,6.,According to , over 150,000 animals are “processed” every hour of every working day in Canada.,Agricultural Canada,_,says cattle

46、 excrete kilograms of manure for every kilogram of edible beef.,Environment Canada,_,40,_,7.,According to documents retrieved through , these groups forced changes to Canadas latest food guide before it was released in 1993.,of Information Act,the Freedom,8.,Picture in your mind all the dishes that

47、go to make up your ideal meal. Now take away all the dishes with meat in them. Not much left on the table? Then Joseph Pace has a word or two to say to you in an attempt to get you to change your eating habits.,D R _ Text 0,1 If there was a single act that would improve your health, cut your risk of

48、 food-borne illnesses, and help preserve the environment and the welfare of millions of animals, would you do it? 2 The act Im referring to is the choice you make every time you sit down to a meal. 3 More than a million Canadians have already acted: They have chosen to not eat meat. And the pace of

49、change has been dramatic.,D R _ Text 1,Lets Go Veggie!,Joseph Pace,D R _ Text 2,4 Vegetarian food sales are showing unparalleled growth. Especially popular are meat-free burgers and hot dogs, and the plant-based cuisines of India, China, Mexico, Italy and Japan. 5 Fuelling the shift toward vegetaria

50、nism have been the health recommendations of medical research. Study after study has uncovered the same basic truth: Plant foods lower your risk of chronic disease; animal foods increase it. 6 The American Dietetic Association says: “Scientific data suggest positive relationships between a vegetaria

51、n diet and reduced risk for several chronic degenerative diseases.”,D R _ Text 3,8 This “wrong fuel” has helped boost the cost of degenerative disease in Canada to an estimated $400 billion a year, according to Bruce Holub, a professor of nutritional science at the University of Guelph.,7 This past

52、fall, after reviewing 4,500 studies on diet and cancer, the World Cancer Research Fund flatly stated: “Weve been running the human biological engine on the wrong fuel.”,D R _ Text 4,9 Animal foods have serious nutritional drawbacks: They are devoid of fiber, contain far too much saturated fat and ch

53、olesterol, and may even carry traces of hormones, steroids and antibiotics. It makes little difference whether you eat beef, pork, chicken or fish. 10 Animal foods are also gaining notoriety as breeding grounds for E. coli, campylobacter and other bacteria that cause illness. According to the Canadi

54、an Food Inspection Agency, six out of ten chickens are infected with salmonella. Its like playing Russian roulette with your health.,11 So why arent governments doing anything about this? Unfortunately, they have bowed to pressure from powerful lobby groups such as the Beef Information Center, the C

55、anadian Egg Marketing Agency and the Dairy Farmers of Canada. According to documents retrieved through the Freedom of Information Act, these groups forced changes to Canadas latest food guide before it was released in 1993. 12 This should come as no surprise: Even a minor reduction in recommended in

56、takes of animal protein could cost these industries billions of dollars a year.,D R _ Text 5,13 While health and food safety are compelling reasons for choosing a vegetarian lifestyle, there are also larger issues to consider. Animal-based agriculture is one of the most environmentally destructive i

57、ndustries on the face of the Earth. 14 Think for a moment about the vast resources required to raise, feed, shelter, transport, process and package the 500 million Canadian farm animals slaughtered each year. Water and energy are used at every step of the way. Alberta Agriculture calculates that it

58、takes 10 to 20 times more energy to produce meat than to produce grain.,D R _ Text 6,D R _ Text 7,15 Less than a quarter of our agricultural land is used to feed people directly. The rest is devoted to grazing and growing food for animals. Ecosystems of forest, wetland and grassland have been decimated to fuel the demand for land. Using so much land heightens topsoil loss, the use of harsh fertilizers and pesticides, and the need for irrigation water from dammed rivers. If people can shift away from meat, much of this land could be converted back to wilde