Chestnuts /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/
Chestnuts are a type of nut that grows inside a spiky shell.
They are usually brown and have a smooth, shiny surface.
The nuts are harvested in the autumn when the shells start to open.
People can eat chestnuts roasted, boiled, or used in various recipes.
They are low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals, making them nutritious.
Chestnuts are often used in soups, stuffing, and desserts.
Overall, they are a popular food, especially during the fall and winter seasons.
栗子是一种长在刺壳里的坚果。
它们通常是棕色的，外表光滑、闪亮。
这些坚果在秋天收获，此时壳开始打开。
人们可以烤、煮或在各种食谱中使用栗子。
它们脂肪含量低，富含维生素和矿物质，营养丰富。
栗子通常用于汤、馅料和甜点。
总的来说，它们是一种受欢迎的食物，特别是在秋冬季节。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
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Chestnuts grow inside a spiky ______.
（shell / pod / fruit） -
They are usually brown and have a smooth, ______ surface.
（shiny / rough / dull） -
Chestnuts are commonly found in ______ regions.
（tropical / temperate / arid） -
The nuts are harvested in the ______ when the shells start to open.
（spring / summer / autumn） -
People can eat chestnuts roasted, boiled, or used in ______.
（drinks / recipes / salads） -
Chestnuts are low in fat and high in vitamins and ______.
（sugars / minerals / fibers）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
Farmers ______ chestnuts in the autumn.
（选项：collect, plant, sell）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Chestnuts are nutritious, ______ they are good for health.
（选项：yet, as, although）
You can find chestnuts in many shops ______ it is the fall season.
（选项：if, while, whenever）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- shell
- shiny
- temperate
- autumn
- recipes
- minerals
句型模仿：
Farmers collect chestnuts in the autumn.
句型模仿（带连接词）：
Chestnuts are nutritious, as they are good for health.
You can find chestnuts in many shops whenever it is the fall season.
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