Cinnamon Stick /ˈsɪn.ə.mən stɪk/
A cinnamon stick is a spice derived from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum cassia).
It has a sweet flavor and pleasant aroma, making it popular for cooking and baking.
Cinnamon sticks are typically used whole and can be added to hot beverages like tea and coffee.
You can find cinnamon sticks in the spice section of most grocery stores.
Countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Vietnam are known for producing high-quality cinnamon sticks.
In addition to culinary uses, cinnamon sticks are believed to have potential health benefits.
The scent of cinnamon sticks is also used in aromatherapy and candle making.
桂皮是一种由肉桂树内皮制成的香料（Cinnamomum verum或Cinnamomum cassia）。
它的味道甜美，香气宜人，在烹饪和烘焙中很受欢迎。
桂皮通常以整根的形式使用，可以加入热饮中，如茶和咖啡。
你可以在大多数杂货店的香料区找到桂皮。
斯里兰卡、印度尼西亚和越南等国家以生产高质量的桂皮而闻名。
除了烹饪用途，桂皮还被认为具有潜在的健康益处。
桂皮的香气也被用于芳香疗法和蜡烛制作。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. A cinnamon stick is made from the inner ______ of the cinnamon tree.
（bark / leaf / wood）
2. Cinnamon sticks have a strong ______ and a sweet flavor.
（sour / sweet / bitter）
3. You can use cinnamon sticks in ______ beverages.
（cold / hot / fizzy）
4. Cinnamon sticks can enhance both ______ and savory dishes.
（sweet / sour / dry）
5. Countries like Sri Lanka and ______ are known for producing cinnamon sticks.
（China / Vietnam / India）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
Many recipes use ______ to add flavor.
（可选词：cinnamon sticks, herbs, cheese）
My mother drinks tea with a cinnamon ______.
（可选词：stick, leaf, powder）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Adding cinnamon sticks improves the taste of dishes ______.
（可选词：even if they are simple, because they add flavor, while cooking）
People often use cinnamon sticks ______.
（可选词：during winter, to make desserts special, when making drinks）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- bark
- sweet
- hot
- sweet
- Vietnam
句型模仿：
Many recipes use cinnamon sticks to add flavor.
My mother drinks tea with a cinnamon stick.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Adding cinnamon sticks improves the taste of dishes because they add flavor.
People often use cinnamon sticks when making drinks.
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