Mustard Seeds /ˈmʌstərd siːdz/
Mustard seeds are small seeds that come from the mustard plant.
They are used to make various condiments, including mustard and pickles.
These seeds can be yellow, brown, or black, each having a different flavor profile.
When ground into a powder, mustard seeds create a strong and spicy taste.
Mustard seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy ingredient.
Many people use mustard seeds to add flavor to dishes such as curries and sauces.
芥菜籽是来自芥末植物的小种子。
它们用于制作各种调味品，包括芥末和腌菜。
这些种子可以是黄色、棕色或黑色，每种颜色的味道各不相同。
当磨成粉时，芥菜籽会产生强烈而辛辣的味道。
芥菜籽富含维生素和矿物质，是一种健康的食材。
许多人使用芥菜籽为咖喱和酱汁等菜肴增添风味。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Mustard seeds are small seeds that come from the ______ plant.
（a. carrot / b. mustard / c. potato）
2. These seeds can be yellow, brown, or ______.
（a. white / b. green / c. black）
3. When ground into a powder, mustard seeds create a strong and ______ taste.
（a. sweet / b. spicy / c. bland）
4. Mustard seeds are rich in ______ and minerals.
（a. sugars / b. vitamins / c. fats）
5. Many people use mustard seeds to add flavor to dishes such as ______ and sauces.
（a. salads / b. pastas / c. curries）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What are mustard seeds mainly used for?
A) To make snacks
B) To create condiments
C) To sweeten desserts
7. Which color is not a type of mustard seed?
A) Brown
B) Red
C) Yellow
8. What happens when mustard seeds are ground into a powder?
A) They become sweet.
B) They create a strong and spicy taste.
C) They lose all flavor.
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. Mustard seeds can add ______ to many dishes.
（可选答案：flavor, sugar, fat）
10. The strong taste of mustard seeds can enhance the flavor of ______.
（可选答案：water, salads, sauces）
11. Many people enjoy using mustard seeds in ______ dishes.
（可选答案：sour, spicy, sweet）
12. Mustard seeds are known for being rich in ______.
（可选答案：sugar, vitamins, oils）
练习答案✅
- b. mustard
- c. black
- b. spicy
- b. vitamins
- c. curries
- B) To create condiments
- B) Red
- B) They create a strong and spicy taste.
- flavor
- sauces
- spicy
- vitamins
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