Balsamic Vinegar /bɔːlˌsæmɪk ˈvɪnɪɡər/
Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar that originates from Italy.
It is made from freshly pressed grape juice, which is cooked down into a syrup.
This syrup is aged in wooden barrels for several years, developing a rich flavor.
Balsamic vinegar is known for its dark color and sweet, tangy taste.
It is often used in salad dressings, marinades, and as a drizzle over vegetables.
Many people enjoy balsamic vinegar for its ability to enhance the taste of numerous dishes.
意大利香醋是一种源自意大利的醋。
它由新鲜压榨的葡萄汁制成，然后将其煮成浓稠的糖浆。
这种糖浆在木桶中陈酿几年，形成丰富的风味。
意大利香醋以其深色和甜酸的味道而闻名。
它通常用于沙拉酱、腌料，以及作为蔬菜的调味品。
许多人喜欢意大利香醋，因为它能增强多种菜肴的味道。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar that comes from ______.
（a. France / b. Spain / c. Italy）
2. It is made from freshly pressed grape juice, which is cooked down into a _____.
（a. solid / b. syrup / c. powder）
3. This syrup is aged in wooden barrels for several _____ to develop its flavor.
（a. days / b. months / c. years）
4. Balsamic vinegar is known for its dark color and sweet, _____ taste.
（a. bitter / b. sour / c. tangy）
5. It is commonly used in salad dressings and _____ over vegetables.
（a. baked / b. drizzled / c. frozen）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is the main ingredient in balsamic vinegar?
A) Apples
B) Grapes
C) Rice
7. Which of the following is a characteristic of balsamic vinegar?
A) It is light in color
B) It has a sweet and tangy flavor
C) It is very spicy
8. Where is balsamic vinegar commonly used?
A) In desserts
B) On pizza
C) In salad dressings
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The rich flavor of balsamic vinegar comes from years of _____ in barrels.
（可选答案：aging, freezing, cooking）
10. Many chefs use balsamic vinegar to _____ the taste of various dishes.
（可选答案：reduce, enhance, hide）
11. The dark color of balsamic vinegar makes it _____ on salads.
（可选答案：invisible, attractive, bland）
12. Balsamic vinegar is often drizzled on _____ dishes to add flavor.
（可选答案：hot, cold, sweet）
练习答案✅
- c. Italy
- b. syrup
- c. years
- c. tangy
- b. drizzled
- B) Grapes
- B) It has a sweet and tangy flavor
- C) In salad dressings
- aging
- enhance
- attractive
- cold
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