Cinnamon /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum species).
This spice is commonly found in two main types: Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon.
Cinnamon is popular for its sweet flavor and warm aroma, often used in baking and cooking.
You can find cinnamon in both stick and powdered forms in grocery stores.
It is often added to hot drinks like tea and coffee, enhancing their flavor.
Countries such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and China are known for producing high-quality cinnamon.
Cinnamon is also believed to have health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
肉桂是一种来自肉桂树（Cinnamomum属）树皮的香料。
这种香料主要有两种类型：锡兰肉桂和桂皮。
肉桂因其甜美的味道和温暖的香气而受到广泛欢迎，常用于烘焙和烹饪。
你可以在杂货店找到肉桂，通常有棒状和粉末两种形式。
它常被加入热饮中，如茶和咖啡，增强其风味。
斯里兰卡、印度尼西亚和中国等国以生产高质量的肉桂而闻名。
肉桂还被认为具有健康益处，包括抗炎和抗氧化的特性。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Cinnamon is a spice from the bark of the ______ tree.
（maple / cinnamon / olive）
2. There are two main types of cinnamon: ______ and Cassia.
（Ceylon / Asian / French）
3. Cinnamon is often used in ______ and cooking.
（gardening / baking / shopping）
4. You can buy cinnamon in ______ form or as a powder.
（stick / dry / wet）
5. Which countries are known for producing high-quality cinnamon?
（Brazil / Italy / Sri Lanka）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
My grandmother uses ______ to make delicious apple pie.
（可选词：cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate）
He always adds ______ to his coffee for extra flavor.
（可选词：sugar, milk, cinnamon）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using cinnamon in recipes makes them taste better ______.
（可选词：even if they are simple, because it adds sweetness, while cooking）
Many people enjoy drinking hot cider ______.
（可选词：during autumn, to stay warm, after meals）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- cinnamon
- Ceylon
- baking
- stick
- Sri Lanka
句型模仿：
My grandmother uses cinnamon to make delicious apple pie.
He always adds cinnamon to his coffee for extra flavor.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using cinnamon in recipes makes them taste better because it adds sweetness.
Many people enjoy drinking hot cider during autumn.
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