Peppercorns /ˈpɛp.ər.kɔrnz/
Peppercorns are small, round fruits that grow on vines.
They are usually green when unripe and turn black when dried.
Peppercorns are mainly found in tropical countries like India and Indonesia.
These fruits have a strong, spicy flavor that adds taste to many dishes.
People use peppercorns in cooking and to make ground pepper.
They can be found whole or crushed in spice jars.
Peppercorns are often used in sauces, soups, and salads.
This popular spice comes from the pepper plant, and it's loved by many around the world.
胡椒粒是一种生长在藤蔓上的小圆果。
当未成熟时，它们通常是绿色，干燥后变成黑色。
胡椒粒主要在印度和印度尼西亚等热带国家生长。
这种果实有浓烈的辛辣味，能为很多菜肴增添风味。
人们在烹饪时使用胡椒粒，并用它制成祖传的磨碎胡椒。
它们可以整颗或碾碎后在香料罐中找到。
胡椒粒常用于酱汁、汤和沙拉中。
这种受欢迎的香料来自胡椒植物，深受全球许多人的喜爱。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Peppercorns grow on ______.
（shrubs / trees / vines）
2. These fruits turn black when ______.
（cooked / dried / fresh）
3. Most peppercorns come from ______.
（tropical countries / cold countries / desert countries）
4. Peppercorns have a ______ flavor that many people like.
（sweet / spicy / dull）
5. People use peppercorns to make ______.
（juice / ground pepper / sauce）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
My friend adds ______ to his soup to make it delicious.
（可选词：peppercorns, carrots, salt）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Peppercorns can be used in cooking ______.
（可选词：even if they are whole, whenever someone wants spice, because they are cheap）
Many people love cooking with peppercorns ______.
（可选词：before eating dinner, when they have guests, after they finish work）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- vines
- dried
- tropical countries
- spicy
- ground pepper
句型模仿：
My friend adds peppercorns to his soup to make it delicious.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Peppercorns can be used in cooking even if they are whole.
Many people love cooking with peppercorns when they have guests.
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