Pistachio /pɪˈstæʃioʊ/
A pistachio is a small, green nut that grows in a hard shell.
This nut is often eaten as a snack and is very popular.
Pistachios have a unique, slightly sweet flavor.
They grow on trees in warm climates, such as the Middle East and California.
When ripe, the shell of a pistachio splits open naturally.
This nut is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Pistachios can be eaten raw or roasted and salted.
People enjoy adding pistachios to salads, desserts, and ice cream.
开心果是一种小巧的绿色坚果，生长在坚硬的壳里。
这种坚果常被当作零食食用，非常受欢迎。
开心果有独特的、微甜的味道。
它们在温暖的气候中生长，比如中东地区和加利福尼亚。
成熟时，开心果的外壳会自然裂开。
这种坚果富含蛋白质、纤维和健康脂肪。
开心果可以生吃，也可以烤制并加盐。
人们喜欢将开心果加入沙拉、甜点和冰淇淋中。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
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A pistachio is a small, green nut that grows in a hard ______.
（shell / outer layer / seed） -
This nut is often eaten as a ______ and is very popular.
（snack / meal / dessert） -
Pistachios have a unique, slightly sweet ______.
（flavor / texture / color） -
They grow on trees in warm ______, such as the Middle East.
（climates / environments / areas） -
When ripe, the shell of a pistachio ______ open naturally.
（splits / closes / forms）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
Farmers ______ pistachios in warm climates.
（选项：grow, sell, eat）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Pistachios are healthy, ______ they are a great snack choice.
（选项：so, but, and）
You can use pistachios in desserts ______ they add a nice crunch.
（选项：because, if, when）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
shell
snack
flavor
climates
splits
句型模仿：
Farmers grow pistachios in warm climates.
句型模仿（带连接词）：
Pistachios are healthy, so they are a great snack choice.
You can use pistachios in desserts because they add a nice crunch.
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