Black Mustard /blæk ˈmʌstərd/
Black mustard is a spice made from the seeds of the black mustard plant (Brassica nigra).
These seeds are small, round, and dark brown or black in color.
Black mustard has a strong and spicy flavor, which makes it popular in many cuisines.
You can find black mustard seeds in the spice section of most grocery stores.
This spice is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes.
In addition to cooking, black mustard is known for its health benefits, such as improving digestion.
People often use black mustard to make condiments like mustard sauces or dressings.
黑芥末是一种由黑芥菜植物（Brassica nigra）的种子制成的香料。
这些种子小而圆，呈深棕色或黑色。
黑芥末味道浓烈而辛辣，在许多菜肴中很受欢迎。
你可以在大多数杂货店的香料区找到黑芥末种子。
这种香料在印度、中东和地中海地区的菜肴中常被使用。
除了烹饪，黑芥末还因其促进消化等健康益处而闻名。
人们常用黑芥末制作调味品，如芥末酱或沙拉酱。
配套练习✍️
🔎语境型完形填空（Contextual Cloze）
1. Black mustard comes from the seeds of the ______ plant.
（white mustard / black mustard / yellow mustard）
2. The seeds are small, round, and ______ in color.
（white / black / yellow）
3. Black mustard has a strong and ______ flavor.
（sweet / spicy / bland）
4. You can buy black mustard seeds in the ______ section.
（grocery / toy / bakery）
5. People use black mustard in ______ dishes.
（dessert / breakfast / Indian）
📝句型模仿（Sentence Building）
I like to add ______ to my vegetables for extra flavor.
（可选词：black mustard, salt, sugar）
My father uses ______ when making salad dressings.
（可选词：black mustard, cream, vinegar）
🔗句型模仿（Sentence Building with Linking Words）
Using black mustard adds flavor to the dish ______.
（可选词：even if it is simple, because it is very spicy, while cooking）
Many chefs enjoy cooking with black mustard ______.
（可选词：during special occasions, to impress guests, after meals）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- black mustard
- black
- spicy
- grocery
- Indian
句型模仿：
I like to add black mustard to my vegetables for extra flavor.
My father uses black mustard when making salad dressings.
句型模仿（带连接词）答案：
Using black mustard adds flavor to the dish because it is very spicy.
Many chefs enjoy cooking with black mustard during special occasions.
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