Paprika /pəˈpriː.kə/
Paprika is a spice made from ground red peppers.
This spice is bright red and adds color to many dishes.
It has a mild flavor that is slightly sweet and smoky.
You can find paprika in supermarkets as a powder or as whole dried peppers.
People use paprika to season meats, soups, and rice.
It is also used as a garnish to make food look more appealing.
Many chefs love to add paprika for its beautiful color and taste.
辣椒粉是一种由磨碎的红辣椒制成的香料。
这种香料是鲜红色的，能为许多菜肴增添色彩。
它的味道温和，略微甜美而带有烟熏味。
你可以在超市找到辣椒粉，有粉末状或干辣椒的形式。
人们用辣椒粉为肉类、汤和米饭调味。
它也常用作装饰，让食物看起来更加美味。
许多厨师喜欢加入辣椒粉，因为它的色彩和味道都很好。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Paprika is made from ______ red peppers.
（green / yellow / ground）
2. The color of paprika is ______.
（blue / green / red）
3. It is often used in ______ cooking.
（Italian / Hungarian / Chinese）
4. The flavor of paprika is ______ and slightly sweet.
（spicy / mild / sour）
5. Many cooks use paprika to ______ food.
（burn / season / freeze）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
In my kitchen, we always have ______ for adding flavor.
（可选词：paprika, sugar, lemon）
The chef decided to use ______ in the soup for a better taste.
（可选词：paprika, garlic, butter）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Adding paprika is important ______.
（可选词：even if it is not spicy, because it gives great color, while preparing a dish）
You should try using paprika ______.
（可选词：after the meal, before serving, when cooking a stew）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- ground
- red
- Hungarian
- mild
- season
句型模仿：
In my kitchen, we always have paprika for adding flavor.
The chef decided to use paprika in the soup for a better taste.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Adding paprika is important because it gives great color.
You should try using paprika when cooking a stew.
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