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WELCOME UNIT
UNIT 4 ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
单元主题:人与自然——逆境与勇气
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu, also known as bingtanghulu, is a traditional Chinese
snack that __1__ (enjoy) for centuries. It originated in China during
the Song Dynasty (960-1279), __2__ Emperor Guangzong’s favorite
wife fell ill and a doctor suggested she eat hawthorn berries (山楂果)
__3__ (fry) in sugar every day for two weeks. When she recovered,
the candied fruit gained popularity across the country and later __4__ (become) a streetfood snack in China.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
This delicious treat consists of skewered fruits, __5__ (typical) hawthorn berries, coated in a crispy and hardened sugar shell. The name “tanghulu” translates to “sugarcoated hawthorn on a stick,” __6__ (highlight) the key ingredients and preparation method of this popular snack. __7__ process of making tanghulu involves dipping the skewered fruits into a hot sugar juice, which quickly hardens to form a crispy and sweet outer shell. The contrast between the sourness of the fruit and the sweetness of the sugar coating creates a __8__ (harmony) mix of flavors that is both refreshing and satisfying.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
Whether regarded as a childhood treat __9__ discovered as a new culinary (食物的) delight, tanghulu gets the essence of traditional Chinese snacking culture. With its bright colors and delightful taste, tanghulu is a musttry snack for the __10__ (local) and tourists, who desire to explore the rich culinary landscape of China.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
6.________ 7.________ 8.________9.________ 10.________
答案:1.has been enjoyed 2.when 3.fried 4.became 5.typically
6.highlighting 7.The 8.harmonious 9.or 10.locals
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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The snack, Tanghulu, is typically sold from street carts in northern China during the winter—the sugar shell tends to melt in summer heat.
通常这种名为糖葫芦的小吃冬天在中国北方街头的手推车上出售,因为糖衣在夏天的高温下容易融化。
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