Baking a Pie

5
Intermediate
Exercise 1
Vocabulary 词汇

bake
动词

beɪk
to cook something in an oven without extra fat
She's baking some cookies.

uncommon
形容词

ənˈkɑːmən
unusual
It's uncommon for a dad to play the role of mother.

stereotype
名词

ˈstɛriːəˌtaɪp
a fixed idea that many people have about what a particular type of
person is like, which is usually untrue and unfair
The obedient Japanese woman is one example of an offensive
cultural stereotype.

obviously
副词

in a way that is easy to see or understand

This is obviously the wrong way.

flour
名词

flaʊr
a powder made by crushing wheat or other grain, used for making
bread, cakes, etc.
She's mixing flour, egg, and sugar to make a cake.

dough
名词

doʊ
a mixture of flour, water, etc. used to make bread and pastry
We need dough to make bread.

spare time
名词

spɛr taɪm
free time
I have some spare time today.

oven
名词

ˈəvən
a piece of kitchen equipment with a door used for baking or roasting
food
These cookies just came out of the oven.

messy
形容词

ˈmɛsiː
untidy or dirty
I'm sorry my room is a little messy. // No problem. You should see
mine.
Exercise 2
Dialogue Practice 对话练习
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
和老师一起念对话。
Lauren and Zach bake a pie together.

Lauren
Hey, Zach! Would you like to help me bake a pie?

Zach
Sure, why not!

Lauren
Wow! That is so good to hear. I think it’s very uncommon for guys to cook.

Zach
That is a stereotype. I love to cook.

Lauren
Okay. First, we need to go shopping. Would you prefer an apple or melon pie?
Zach
I’ve never baked a melon pie, so let’s try that.

Lauren
Okay. Obviously we will need a melon and some flour.

Zach
Okay. What else do we need?

Lauren
I think that’s about it. I have everything else for the dough at home. Anyway,
we’ll have some spare time, so why don’t we watch a movie while the pie
bakes in the oven?

Zach
Great idea!

Lauren
By the way, I hope you don’t mind, but my house is a bit messy at the moment.

Zach
No worries. I know you had exams last week.

Check your understanding:

理解力自测
What does Lauren want Zach to do?
What do Lauren and Zach need to buy when they go shopping?
Why is Lauren's place a bit messy?

Exercise 3
Listening Comprehension 听力理解
Listen to your teacher read the text then choose the correct answers to the
questions.
听老师读文章，然后选择正确的选项回答问题

Who are Carol and Paul baking a pie for?

They are baking a pie for Paul's birthday.
Carol and Paul are making a pie for Paul's brother.

What is his favorite pie?

His favorite pie is strawberry pie.
He loves cherry pie the best.

What ingredients did they buy?

Carol and Paul bought sugar, milk, and flour.
They purchased milk, flour, and frozen cherries.

What did they do while the pie was baking?

They made some popcorn and watched a TV show.
They watched a movie and had some popcorn.
Exercise 4
Role Play 角色扮演
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
和老师一起角色扮演以下情境
Situation
情境
You and your best friend want to bake a cake for your mutual friend.
Decide on a type of cake your friend would like and make a list of things you
need to buy.

Exercise 5
Discussion 讨论

Do you make sweets on your own? If so, what do you make? If not, would you
like to try?
What do you think is more difficult, making meals or desserts? Why do you
think so?
What's the best pie you've ever had? Where did you have it?
What is the most famous sweets in your country/region?
Which do you prefer, food prepared in a restaurant or at home? Why?