Beetroot /ˈbiːtruːt/
Beetroot is a root vegetable known for its deep red color and sweet flavor.
It is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to meals.
Beetroot can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled in vinegar for a tangy taste.
Pickled beetroot is commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish.
This vegetable is often grown in cooler climates and is harvested in the fall.
Many people enjoy beetroot for its vibrant color and nutritional benefits.
腌甜菜根是一种以其深红色和甜味而闻名的根菜。
它富含维生素和矿物质，是健康饮食的超佳选择。
腌甜菜根可以生吃、熟吃或用醋腌制，带来酸爽的口感。
腌甜菜根常用于沙拉、三明治和作为装饰。
这种蔬菜通常在气候较冷的地区生长，秋季收获。
许多人喜欢腌甜菜根，因为它色彩鲜艳且营养丰富。
注意：Pickled beets /pɪkəld biːts/ 是美国英语中对腌制甜菜根的称呼，而 beetroot 则是英国英语中对同一种植物的称呼。虽然它们指的是相同的食材，但在不同地区使用的术语不同。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Beetroot is a root vegetable known for its deep ______ color and sweet flavor.
（a. green / b. red / c. yellow）
2. It is rich in vitamins and ______, making it a healthy food choice.
（a. sugar / b. minerals / c. oils）
3. Beetroot can be eaten raw, cooked, or ______ in vinegar.
（a. baked / b. fried / c. pickled）
4. Pickled beetroot is commonly used in salads and ______.
（a. desserts / b. sandwiches / c. drinks）
5. This vegetable is often grown in ______ climates and harvested in the fall.
（a. warm / b. cool / c. dry）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What color is beetroot primarily known for?
A) Green
B) Red
C) White
7. Which of the following describes how beetroot can be prepared?
A) Only cooked
B) Only raw
C) Raw, cooked, or pickled
8. What is a common use for pickled beetroot?
A) As a snack
B) In main dishes
C) In salads and sandwiches
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The sweet taste of beetroot makes it a popular ______.
（可选答案：flower, vegetable, fruit）
10. Beetroot is known for its vibrant color and ______ benefits.
（可选答案：nutritional, harmful, inexpensive）
11. Many people enjoy beetroot in ______ or cooked dishes.
（可选答案：sandwiches, desserts, drinks）
12. Pickled beetroot can add a ______ flavor to salads.
（可选答案：sour, sweet, bland）
练习答案✅
- b. red
- b. minerals
- c. pickled
- b. sandwiches
- b. cool
- B) Red
- C) Raw, cooked, or pickled
- C) In salads and sandwiches
- vegetable
- nutritional
- sandwiches
- sour
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