Semi-Hard Cheese /ˌsɛmiˈhɑrd tʃiːz/
Semi-hard cheese is a type of cheese that has a firm texture but is still slightly soft.
It is made from cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk and is aged for several weeks or months.
This cheese has a balanced flavor, which can range from mild to strong.
Popular examples of semi-hard cheese include Gouda, Edam, and Havarti.
Semi-hard cheese is often used in sandwiches, salads, and cheese boards.
Many people appreciate semi-hard cheese for its versatility and delightful taste.
半硬质乳酪是一种质地坚固但仍稍软的奶酪。
它由牛奶、羊奶或山羊奶制成，陈化几周或几个月。
这种奶酪具有平衡的风味，味道从温和到浓烈不等。
常见的半硬质乳酪包括古达奶酪、埃达奶酪和哈瓦提奶酪。
半硬质乳酪常用于三明治、沙拉和奶酪拼盘。
许多人喜欢半硬质乳酪，因为它的多功能性和美味的口感。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Semi-hard cheese has a firm texture but is still slightly ______.
（a. hard / b. soft / c. dry）
2. It is made from cow's, goat's, or ______ milk and is aged for several weeks.
（a. horse's / b. sheep's / c. pig's）
3. This cheese has a balanced flavor, which can range from ______ to strong.
（a. sweet / b. mild / c. bitter）
4. Popular examples of semi-hard cheese include Gouda, Edam, and ______.
（a. Brie / b. Havarti / c. Feta）
5. Many people appreciate semi-hard cheese for its ______ and delightful taste.
（a. color / b. texture / c. versatility）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is a common feature of semi-hard cheese?
A) It is soft and creamy
B) It has a firm texture
C) It is made from fruits
7. Which of the following best describes the flavor of semi-hard cheese?
A) Very mild
B) Strong and spicy
C) Balanced with a range of flavors
8. Where is semi-hard cheese often used?
A) In salads and sandwiches
B) In desserts
C) In soups
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The firm texture of semi-hard cheese makes it easy to ______.
（可选答案：grate, boil, spread）
10. Semi-hard cheese can be enjoyed with ______, fruits, and nuts.
（可选答案：vegetables, desserts, drinks）
11. It is popular in many countries for its ______ in cooking.
（可选答案：difficulty, versatility, sweetness）
12. The aging process of semi-hard cheese influences its ______.
（可选答案：taste, smell, color）
练习答案✅
- b. soft
- b. sheep's
- b. mild
- b. Havarti
- c. versatility
- B) It has a firm texture
- C) Balanced with a range of flavors
- A) In salads and sandwiches
- grate
- fruits
- versatility
- taste
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