P4
A1: Complete the chart with the main idea of each paragraph
解题思路：
快速浏览课文，抓住每段核心句（通常为首句或末句）。
用关键词概括，避免完整句子。
参考答案：
Para. 1: Personal experience with rice pudding → introduces comfort food.
Para. 2: Definition and power of comfort food (e.g., associations, memories).
Para. 3: Individuality of comfort food → linked to family and positive emotions.
Para. 4: Comfort food for people away from home → cultural roots & homesickness.
Para. 5: Conclusion → comfort food is emotional and spiritual.
A2: Answer the questions
What does the author compare the flavour of the rice pudding to?
答案: A time machine (transporting back to childhood).
关键词: time machine, sunny childhood.
What is comfort food in its broadest sense?
答案: Any food that makes us feel better.
关键词: broadest sense, feel better.
How does comfort food cheer us up?
答案: By unlocking memories of being loved and cared for.
关键词: unlock memories, loved and looked after.
What determines comfort food for people away from home?
答案: Their cultural roots (e.g., dumplings for Chinese, fish and chips for British).
关键词: cultural roots, taste of home.
A3: Discuss in pairs
解题思路：
结合课文观点（e.g., emotional bond, memories）和个人体验。
使用课文中的表达：emotional connection, cultural roots, lift spirits.
示例回答（可选用）：
The author uses a personal story (rice pudding) to introduce the topic. This makes the text relatable and engaging.
My comfort food is hotpot. It reminds me of family gatherings and warmth.
Difference: Comfort food is linked to emotions and memories; favorite food may just be about taste preference.