Meringue /məˈræŋ/
Meringue is a sweet food made by beating egg whites and sugar until they become light and airy.
It is often baked in the oven so the outside is crisp, but the inside can stay soft.
Meringue is used to decorate cakes or pies and can also be eaten on its own.
Some meringues are small, round shapes, while others are used as large layers.
Many people like to add flavors, such as vanilla or lemon, to meringue.
Meringue can be found in bakeries and is a popular dessert in the market.
蛋白霜是一种用蛋清和糖打发后制成的甜点。
它通常放进烤箱烘烤，表面酥脆，内部可以保持柔软。
蛋白霜常用来点缀蛋糕或派，有时也可单独食用。
有些蛋白霜是小巧的圆形，也有制成大块层状的。
许多人喜欢在蛋白霜中加入香草或柠檬等风味。
在蛋糕店都能见到蛋白霜，它是市面上受欢迎的甜点。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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Meringue is made by mixing egg whites with _____.
（a. flour / b. butter / c. sugar） -
When baked, the outside of meringue becomes _____.
（a. chewy / b. crisp / c. salty） -
People sometimes use meringue to decorate _____.
（a. cakes / b. vegetables / c. soup） -
The inside of a meringue can stay _____.
（a. spicy / b. soft / c. sour） -
Some meringues are flavored with vanilla or _____.
（a. fish / b. lemon / c. meat）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What makes meringue light and airy?
A) Beating egg whites and sugar
B) Using lots of oil
C) Adding water -
In what form can meringue be enjoyed?
A) Only as a drink
B) On its own or on cakes
C) Only in bread -
What happens to meringue in the oven?
A) It melts
B) It turns crisp on the outside
C) It becomes hard all over
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Meringue can be shaped into small rounds or large ____.
（可选答案：layers, drinks, fruits） -
Some people add ____ or vanilla for extra flavor in meringue.
（可选答案：lemon, cheese, pepper）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- c. sugar
- b. crisp
- a. cakes
- b. soft
- b. lemon
选择题：
- A) Beating egg whites and sugar
- B) On its own or on cakes
- B) It turns crisp on the outside
填空题：
- layers
- lemon
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