Anise /ˈæn.ɪs/
Anise is a spice that comes from the seeds of the anise plant.
It has a sweet, aromatic flavor similar to that of licorice.
Anise is often used in baking, cooking, and making herbal teas.
The plant grows in warm climates, mainly in Mediterranean countries and the Middle East.
Anise seeds are small, oval-shaped, and brown or gray in color.
People use anise in many traditional dishes and desserts.
The spice is also known for its medicinal properties, aiding in digestion.
Many people enjoy the unique taste of anise in their food and drinks.
八角是一种香料，来自八角植物的种子。
它具有类似于甘草的甜美芳香味。
八角通常用于烘焙、烹饪和制 herbal tea。
这种植物生长在温暖的气候中，主要分布在地中海国家和中东地区。
八角种子小而呈椭圆形，颜色为褐色或灰色。
人们在许多传统菜肴和甜点中使用八角。
这种香料还以其药用特性而闻名，有助于消化。
许多人喜欢在食物和饮料中享用八角的独特风味。
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🔎 语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
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Anise is a spice that comes from the ______ of the anise plant.
（seeds / roots / flowers） -
It has a sweet, aromatic flavor similar to ______.
（licorice / mint / pepper） -
Anise is often used in ______, cooking, and making herbal teas.
（baking / cleaning / tasting） -
The plant grows in warm climates, mainly in Mediterranean countries and the ______.
（Middle East / North Pole / Americas） -
Anise seeds are small, oval-shaped, and ______ in color.
（brown / yellow / green） -
The spice is also known for its medicinal properties, aiding in ______.
（digestion / appetite / sleep）
📝 句型模仿（Sentence Building）
Farmers ______ anise seeds when they are ready for harvest.
（选项：collect, grow, dry）
Anise is used in many cuisines ______.
（选项：because it adds flavor, before cooking, if fresh）
People sometimes enjoy anise ______.
（选项：in desserts, when it is hot, during summer）
练习答案 ✅
完形填空：
- seeds
- licorice
- baking
- Middle East
- brown
- digestion
句型模仿：
Farmers collect anise seeds when they are ready for harvest.
Anise is used in many cuisines because it adds flavor.
People sometimes enjoy anise in desserts.
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