Green Olives /ɡri?n ??l?vz/

Green olivesare small fruits that grow on olive trees in warm climates.
They are usually picked before they become fully ripe, so their color stays green.
Green oliveshave a firm texture and a slightly salty taste.
These olives are often soaked in brine or mixed with herbs for extra flavor.
People in many countries enjoygreen olivesas a snack or as part of a salad.
Green olivesare popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.

绿橄榄是一种生长在温暖地区橄榄树上的小型果实。
它们通常在还没有完全成熟时采摘，因此保持绿色。
绿橄榄质地较硬，味道微咸。
这些橄榄常用盐水浸泡，或者和香草一起调味。
很多国家的人喜欢把绿橄榄当作小吃，或加入沙拉中食用。
绿橄榄在地中海和中东的菜肴中很常见。

配套练习??

?? 完形填空（Cloze Test）：

Green olives are fruits that grow on ______ trees.
（a. apple / b. olive / c. lemon）

They are usually picked when they are still ______.
（a. green / b. black / c. red）

The taste of green olives is mostly ______.
（a. sweet / b. salty / c. spicy）

Green olives are often soaked in ______ before eating.
（a. milk / b. honey / c. brine）

People often add green olives to salads or enjoy them as a ______.
（a. drink / b. snack / c. bread）

? 选择题（Multiple Choice）：

What is the usual color of green olives when picked?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Black

In which climate do olive trees grow best?
A) Cold
B) Warm
C) Rainy

How are green olives often flavored?
A) With herbs or brine
B) With sugar
C) With cheese

?? 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：

Green olives are picked before they become fully ______.
（可选答案：ripe, blue, juicy）

The ______ of green olives is firmer than some other fruits.
（可选答案：texture, color, smell）

Many people like to eat green olives as part of a ______.
（可选答案：salad, cake, soup）

Green olives are found in many dishes from the ______ region.
（可选答案：Mediterranean, polar, northern）

练习答案?

完形填空：

b. olive a. green b. salty c. brine b. snack

选择题：

A) Green B) Warm A) With herbs or brine

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