Cork/k?rk/

Cork/k?rk/ is a material that comes from the bark of cork oak trees.
It is light and has a unique texture that makes it special.
Many people usecorkto make stoppers for bottles.
Due to its waterproof nature,corkhelps keep drinks fresh.
In addition to stoppers, this material is also great for making bulletin boards and crafts.
Becausecorkis natural and renewable, it is good for the environment.

软木塞是来自橡皮树树皮的一种材料。
它轻便，质地独特，使其十分特别。
许多人用软木塞制作瓶塞。
由于其防水的特性，软木塞有助于保持饮料的新鲜。
除了瓶塞，这种材料也非常适合制作公告板和手工艺品。
因为软木塞是天然和可再生的，所以对环境有好处。

配套练习??

?? 完形填空（Cloze Test）

1.Corkcomes from the bark of ______ trees.
（a. pine / b. cork oak / c. maple）

2.It is ______ and has a unique texture.
（a. heavy / b. light / c. thick）

3.Many people usecorkto make bottle ______.
（a. caps / b. stickers / c. stoppers）

4.Due to its waterproof nature,corkhelps keep drinks ______.
（a. warm / b. fresh / c. frozen）

5.This material is great for making bulletin ______.
（a. boards / b. books / c. floors）

? 选择题（Multiple Choice）

6.Which statement is true aboutcork?
A) It is made from plastic.
B) It can keep drinks fresh.
C) It is very heavy.

7.Corkis often used to make:
A) toys
B) stoppers
C) furniture

8.What is one property ofcork?
A) It is difficult to cut.
B) It is waterproof.
C) It is very smooth.

?? 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）

9.Corkis a material that is good for the ______.
（可选答案：environment, city, car）

10.Many people like to usecorkfor ______ projects.
（可选答案：art, music, cooking）

11.Corkis light and has a unique ______.
（可选答案：texture, smell, color）

12.You can make ______ withcorkfor notes.
（可选答案：boards, paper, toys）

练习答案?

b. cork oak b. light c. stoppers b. fresh a. boards B) It can keep drinks fresh. B) stoppers B) It is waterproof. environment art texture boards

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