Fruitcake /ˈfruːt.keɪk/
Fruitcake is a type of cake made with dried fruits and nuts mixed into the batter.
It is often sweet and heavy because of the amount of fruit inside.
Some fruitcakes are baked with spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
This cake can be cut into slices and shared at family gatherings or during holidays.
People in many countries enjoy fruitcake, often adding their own special touches.
Fruitcake can be kept for a long time if it is stored in a cool, dry place.
水果蛋糕是一种在蛋糕中混合了干果和坚果的蛋糕。
因为水果多，这种蛋糕通常较甜且扎实。
有些水果蛋糕还会加入肉桂或肉豆蔻等香料一同烘焙。
这种蛋糕可以切片分享，常见于家庭聚会或节日期间。
很多国家的人都喜欢水果蛋糕，并常常加入自己特别的配料。
如果存放在阴凉干燥处，水果蛋糕可以保存较长时间。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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Fruitcake is made by adding ______ fruits and nuts to cake batter.
（a. fresh / b. dried / c. green） -
Because of the fruit inside, the cake usually tastes _____.
（a. bitter / b. salty / c. sweet） -
Some people bake fruitcake with spices like _____ or nutmeg.
（a. cinnamon / b. pepper / c. ginger） -
Fruitcake can be enjoyed at holidays or _____.
（a. games / b. meetings / c. family gatherings） -
If stored in a cool, dry place, fruitcake can last a ____ time.
（a. short / b. medium / c. long）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What is fruitcake often filled with?
A) Cream and sugar
B) Dried fruits and nuts
C) Vegetables and rice -
When do people often eat fruitcake?
A) During holidays
B) Only at breakfast
C) Late at night -
What can be added to fruitcake to give it more flavor?
A) Water
B) Spices like cinnamon
C) Salt
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Fruitcake is sometimes made with ____ to make it taste special.
（可选答案：spices, juice, jam） -
Many families like to _____ fruitcake at celebrations.
（可选答案：share, hide, throw）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. dried
- c. sweet
- a. cinnamon
- c. family gatherings
- c. long
选择题：
6. B) Dried fruits and nuts
7. A) During holidays
8. B) Spices like cinnamon
填空题：
9. spices
10. share
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