Ketchup /ˈkɛtʃəp/
Ketchup is a popular condiment made primarily from ripe tomatoes.
To prepare ketchup, tomatoes are first cooked down to create a thick puree.
Then, vinegar, sugar, and spices are added to enhance its flavor.
The mixture is simmered to blend all the ingredients together.
After cooking, ketchup is cooled and bottled for storage.
This process gives ketchup its sweet and tangy taste, making it a favorite around the world.
番茄酱是一种主要由成熟番茄制成的受欢迎调味品。
制作番茄酱时，首先将番茄煮成浓稠的浓缩液。
然后，加入醋、糖和香料以增强其风味。
混合物会被慢慢炖煮，以便将所有成分混合在一起。
煮熟后，番茄酱会冷却并装瓶储存。
这个过程使番茄酱具有甜味和酸味，成为全球许多人喜爱的调味品。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Ketchup is a type of condiment made mainly from ______.
（a. potatoes / b. tomatoes / c. carrots）
2. To prepare ketchup, tomatoes are cooked down to create a _____ puree.
（a. thick / b. thin / c. watery）
3. After cooking the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and _____ are added.
（a. spices / b. flour / c. cream）
4. The mixture is simmered to blend all the ______ together.
（a. colors / b. ingredients / c. flavors）
5. After cooking, ketchup is cooled and _____ for storage.
（a. thrown / b. bottled / c. eaten）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is the main ingredient in ketchup?
A) Peppers
B) Tomatoes
C) Cucumbers
7. What type of flavor does ketchup typically have?
A) Bitter and sour
B) Sweet and tangy
C) Savory and hot
8. Where is ketchup commonly used?
A) In baked goods
B) On fries and burgers
C) In soups
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The bright red color of ketchup makes it ______ on the table.
（可选答案：visible, hard, small）
10. Many people add ketchup to their ______ for extra taste.
（可选答案：drinks, meals, desserts）
11. Ketchup is often used on ______ foods like fries and hot dogs.
（可选答案：cold, hot, old）
12. The sweet and tangy flavor of ketchup can ______ many dishes.
（可选答案：improve, destroy, simplify）
练习答案✅
- b. tomatoes
- a. thick
- a. spices
- b. ingredients
- b. bottled
- B) Tomatoes
- B) Sweet and tangy
- B) On fries and burgers
- visible
- meals
- hot
- improve
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