Herring /ˈher.ɪŋ/
A herring is a small fish that swims in big groups.
Herring have shiny, silver bodies and can move very fast.
Many people eat herring in salads or sandwiches.
Sometimes, herring is pickled or smoked before eating.
Herring is soft and has a light, salty taste.
I tried smoked herring during a trip, and I enjoyed its special flavor.
鲱鱼是一种喜欢成群游泳的小鱼。
鲱鱼的身体闪亮，呈银色，游得很快。
很多人喜欢在沙拉或三明治里吃鲱鱼。
有时，人们会把鲱鱼腌制或熏制后再吃。
鲱鱼的肉很嫩，味道清淡微咸。
我旅行时尝过熏制鲱鱼，觉得味道很特别。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
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Herring are small fish that swim in ______.
（groups / pairs / alone） -
Herring’s bodies are shiny and ______.
（silver / blue / green） -
People often put herring in salads or ______.
（sandwiches / cakes / rice） -
Some herring are pickled or ______ to eat.
（smoked / boiled / frozen） -
The writer enjoyed smoked herring while on a ______.
（trip / birthday / picnic）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
My mother made a ______ with herring last night.
（可选词：salad, cake, soup）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Herring is popular since ______.
（可选词：it is healthy, it is cheap, it is easy to store）
People eat herring when ______.
（可选词：they want a salty taste, they visit the sea, they try new foods）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- groups
- silver
- sandwiches
- smoked
- trip
句型模仿：
My mother made a salad with herring last night.
句型模仿（带连接词）：
Herring is popular since it is healthy.
People eat herring when they want a salty taste.
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