Marmalade /ˈmɑːrməˌleɪd/
Marmalade is a type of fruit preserve made from citrus fruits, usually oranges.
It is known for its sweet and tangy flavor, with pieces of fruit rind suspended in the jelly.
Marmalade originated in Europe, especially in Scotland, where it has been enjoyed for centuries.
To make marmalade, the fruit is cooked with sugar and water until it thickens.
This spread is commonly used on toast, in cakes, or with cheese.
When stored properly, marmalade can last for many months in a cool place.
橘子果酱是一种用柑橘类水果（通常是橙子）制作的水果酱。
它以酸甜的味道和悬浮在果胶中的果皮碎片而闻名。
橘子果酱起源于欧洲，尤其是在苏格兰，几个世纪以来一直被人们喜爱。
制作橘子果酱时，水果与糖和水一起煮，直到变得浓稠。
这种抹酱通常用于涂抹在吐司上、加入蛋糕中或搭配奶酪。
妥善储存时，橘子果酱在阴凉处可以保存很多个月。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Marmalade is a type of fruit preserve made from ______ fruits, usually oranges.
（a. tropical / b. citrus / c. berry）
2. It is known for its sweet and ______ flavor.
（a. spicy / b. tangy / c. salty）
3. Marmalade originated in Europe, especially in ______.
（a. Australia / b. Scotland / c. Japan）
4. To make marmalade, the fruit is cooked with sugar and water until it ______.
（a. melts / b. thickens / c. freezes）
5. This spread is commonly used on toast, in ______, or with cheese.
（a. salads / b. cakes / c. soups）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is the main ingredient in marmalade?
A) Oranges
B) Apples
C) Grapes
7. How does marmalade taste?
A) Sweet and tangy
B) Sour and bitter
C) Salty and spicy
8. Where is marmalade commonly used?
A) In drinks
B) On toast and in cakes
C) In pasta
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. Marmalade can last for many months when stored in a ______ place.
（可选答案：cool, hot, sunny）
10. Pieces of fruit ______ are found in marmalade.
（可选答案：seeds, rind, flesh）
11. People often enjoy marmalade with ______.
（可选答案：bread, meat, fish）
12. Making marmalade involves cooking fruit with ______ and water.
（可选答案：sugar, salt, vinegar）
练习答案✅
- b. citrus
- b. tangy
- b. Scotland
- b. thickens
- b. cakes
- A) Oranges
- A) Sweet and tangy
- B) On toast and in cakes
- cool
- rind
- bread
- sugar
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