Honey /ˈhʌni/
Honey is a sweet substance made by bees from the nectar of flowers.
It comes in various colors and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees visit.
Honey is often used as a natural sweetener in drinks and desserts.
Besides being tasty, honey has many health benefits; it can help soothe sore throats and boost energy.
Many cultures around the world have used honey for centuries in cooking and medicine.
When stored properly, honey can last for many years without spoiling.
蜂蜜是蜜蜂从花蜜中制作的一种甜物质。
根据蜜蜂访问的花朵不同，蜂蜜有多种颜色和口味。
蜂蜜常被用作饮料和甜点的天然甜味剂。
除了美味，蜂蜜还有许多健康益处；它可以帮助缓解喉咙疼痛并提高能量。
世界各地的许多文化在烹饪和医学中使用蜂蜜已有几个世纪。
妥善存放时，蜂蜜可以保存多年而不变质。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Honey is a sweet substance produced by ______ that collect nectar.
（a. birds / b. butterflies / c. bees）
2. The flavor of honey can change based on the ______ it comes from.
（a. color / b. flower / c. place）
3. People often add honey to ______ for extra sweetness.
（a. salt / b. drinks / c. spices）
4. Honey can help with sore ______ and provide an energy boost.
（a. feet / b. throats / c. eyes）
5. Many cultures have been using honey in cooking for ______ years.
（a. two / b. a few / c. centuries）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is honey primarily made from?
A) Sugar
B) Flower nectar
C) Water
7. How is honey often used in foods?
A) As a main ingredient
B) As a spice
C) As a sweetener
8. Which health benefit is associated with honey?
A) It helps with digestion
B) It can soothe a sore throat
C) It increases weight
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The ______ of honey varies based on the flowers that bees collect nectar from.
（可选答案：taste, thickness, smell）
10. Honey has been important in many cultures for ______ purposes.
（可选答案：cooking, cleaning, decorating）
11. Because of its natural properties, honey does not easily ______.
（可选答案：expire, dissolve, melt）
12. Natural honey provides a quick source of ______.
（可选答案：energy, water, fiber）
练习答案✅
- c. bees
- b. flower
- b. drinks
- b. throats
- c. centuries
- B) Flower nectar
- C) As a sweetener
- B) It can soothe a sore throat
- taste
- cooking
- expire
- energy
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