Gateau /ˈɡæt.oʊ/
A gateau is a rich cake with several layers, often filled with cream, fruit, or chocolate.
This cake is usually soft and can have different shapes, such as round or square.
The outside of a gateau may be covered with icing or decorated with nuts and fruit.
Gateaux are enjoyed on special days, like birthdays or celebrations.
People in different countries make gateaux with their own local flavors.
Gateau is served in slices and is often shared with friends and family.
法式蛋糕是一种丰富多层的蛋糕，常夹有奶油、水果或巧克力馅。
这种蛋糕质地松软，可以做成圆形或方形等不同形状。
法式蛋糕外层常包有糖霜，也会用坚果和水果来装饰。
法式蛋糕多在生日或庆祝等特别日子享用。
世界各地的人们会根据本地口味制作独特的法式蛋糕。
法式蛋糕按片分切，常与亲友分享。
注意："gateau" 是法语词（复数形式gateaux），英语中特指 法式多层奶油蛋糕，通常为高端甜点，不泛指各国普通蛋糕。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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A gateau is a cake with many ____ filled with cream or fruit.
（a. layers / b. holes / c. sauces） -
Some gateaux are ____ with nuts or fruit on top.
（a. baked / b. decorated / c. broken） -
Gateau is sometimes covered with ____ to make it sweet.
（a. sauce / b. icing / c. water） -
People often share gateau at ____ and special events.
（a. markets / b. celebrations / c. schools） -
Different countries use their own ____ when making gateaux.
（a. colors / b. local flavors / c. names）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What is NOT usually a filling for gateau?
A) Cream
B) Tomato
C) Fruit -
How might a gateau be served?
A) Cut into slices
B) In a bottle
C) As a drink -
Why do people decorate the outside of a gateau?
A) To make it look and taste better
B) To make it harder
C) To hide it
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Gateau can be round, square, or other _____ shapes.
（可选答案：different, hard, sweet） -
Gateau is usually enjoyed with _____ and family.
（可选答案：friends, pets, workers）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- a. layers
- b. decorated
- b. icing
- b. celebrations
- b. local flavors
选择题：
6. B) Tomato
7. A) Cut into slices
8. A) To make it look and taste better
填空题：
9. different
10. friends
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