1、Text C“You Are What You Eat”Nutrition experts often use this saying to promote better eating habits.What we put in our mouths does become a part of us.However,we can look at this statement another way.What we eat reflects who we are both as people and as a culture.Do you want to understand another c
2、ulture?Then you ought to find out about its food.Learning about American food can give us a real taste of American culture.Text C“You Are What You Eat”What is American food?At first you might think the answer is easy.To many people,American food means hamburgers,hot dogs,fried chicken and pizza.If y
3、ou have a sweet tooth,you might even think of apple pies or chocolate chip cookies.It is true that Americans do eat those things.But are those the only kind of food you can find in America?Except for Thanksgiving turkey,it is hard to find a typically American food.The United States is a land of immi
4、grants,so Americans eat food from many different countries.When people move to America,they bring their cooking styles with them.This is why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America.In some cases,Americans have adopted foods from other countries as favorites.Americans love Italian pi
5、zza,Mexican tacos and Chinese egg rolls.Of course,the American version does not taste quite like the original!Text C“You Are What You Eat”Like any large country,the USA has several distinct regions and each region boasts its own special style of food.Visit the South and enjoy country-style cooking.H
6、ave a journey through Louisiana for some spicy Cajun cuisine.Take a trip to New England and sample savory seafood dishes.Travel through the Midwest,the breadbasket of the nation,for delicious baked goods.Cruise over to the Southwest and try some tasty Tex-Mex treats.Finish your food tour in the Paci
7、fic Northwest with some gourmet coffee.Text C“You Are What You Eat”Americans living at a fast pace often just grab a quick bite.Fast food restaurants offer people in a hurry everything from fried chicken to fried rice.Microwave dinners and instant foods make cooking at home a piece of cake.Of course
8、,one of the most common quick American meals is a sandwich.If it can fit between two slices of bread,Americans probably make a sandwich out of it.Peanut butter and jelly is an all-time American favorite.Americans on the go also tend to eat a lot of junk food.Potato chips,candy bars,soft drinks and o
9、ther goodies are popular treats.Many people eat too many of these unhealthy snacks.Fortunately,others opt for more healthy eating habits and many even go all natural.They refuse to eat any food prepared with chemicals or additives.Text C“You Are What You Eat”American culture is a good illustration o
10、f the saying you are what you eat.Americans represent a wide range of backgrounds and ways of thinking.The variety of foods enjoyed in the US reflects the diversity of personal tastes.The food may be international or regional.Sometimes it is fast,and sometimes it is not so fast.It might be junk food
11、,or maybe it is natural food.In any case,the style is all-American.nutrition n.the process of supplying and receiving nourishment;the science of food values 营养；营养学 A balanced diet provides nutrition for your body.The kindergarten places great emphasis on the care and nutrition of children.promote v.
12、contribute to the progress or growth of 增进，促进 Do you have any idea how to promote the sales of this product?The talks between the two countries have promoted their understanding and friendship.typically adv.exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a kind,class and group 典型地，特有地 In t
13、his small town,its quite hard to find a typically ethnic culture.Kilt is a kind of typically Scottish suit for men.immigrant n.a person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another（自国外移入的）移民 According to the American laws,immigrants cant work in the United States without a permit.Canada h
14、as many immigrants from Europe and Asia.ethnic adj.of a race or races 种族的 There exist many ethnic restaurants in the street.I suppose we can enjoy ourselves tonight.Would you like to appreciate the ethnic art in the city gallery?n.a particular form of an earlier type 形式；种类；变形，变体 This is a modern ver
15、sion of an antique lamp.Mary is a lovely version of her mother.version distinct adj.different in kind;clearly marked 独特的，不同的；清晰的，明显的 The earths shadow on the moon was quite distinct.He is a man of very distinct character,but its easy to work with him.boast boast v.talk or say too proudly 自夸；以有而自豪 Th
16、e library boasts the first edition of Shakespeare.The town boasts four large swimming pools and two well-equipped gyms.spicy adj.having the flavor,or quality of spice 味道浓厚的；加有香料的；辛辣的 Please buy me a bottle of spicy tomato sauce when you pass the store.The reporter is good at writing some spicy criticisms on some movie stars.cuisine n.a characteristic manner or style of preparing food 烹调，烹饪；烹调风格 The restaurant is famous for its Spanish cuisine.To be honest,I prefer French cuisine to Italian one.s
