Pastrami /pəˈstrɑːmi/
Pastrami is a kind of deli meat made from beef that has been seasoned and smoked.
The beef is first covered with spices, such as pepper and garlic, before it is cooked.
After seasoning, the meat is steamed until it becomes tender and full of flavor.
The outside of pastrami is often dark, while the inside is pink and juicy.
It is usually sliced thin and eaten in sandwiches or with bread.
Pastrami is enjoyed in many countries as part of different meals.
熏牛肉是一种经过腌制和熏制的牛肉类熟食。
制作时，牛肉会先用黑胡椒、大蒜等香料覆盖。
腌好后再蒸煮，使其变得软嫩多汁。
熏牛肉外表颜色深，切开后里面呈粉红色且鲜嫩。
通常被切成薄片，与三明治或面包一起食用。
熏牛肉在许多国家的不同餐食中都很受欢迎。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Pastrami is usually made from ______.
（a. chicken / b. beef / c. pork） -
The beef is covered in spices like pepper and ______.
（a. garlic / b. cheese / c. tomato） -
After seasoning, the meat is ______ to make it tender.
（a. fried / b. steamed / c. grilled） -
Pastrami is often found in ______ with bread.
（a. sandwiches / b. salads / c. pasta） -
The color inside pastrami is usually ______.
（a. white / b. pink / c. brown）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What is done to pastrami before eating?
A) It is baked in cakes
B) It is sliced thin
C) It is frozen solid -
Which of these is a common spice used for pastrami?
A) Pepper
B) Cinnamon
C) Nutmeg -
What is a main feature of pastrami’s outside?
A) Light and yellow
B) Dark in color
C) Covered in sauce
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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The process of making pastrami helps the meat stay ______ and juicy.
（可选答案：tender, dry, spicy） -
Pastrami can be enjoyed in many different ______.
（可选答案：meals, waters, games） -
People usually eat pastrami slices with bread or in ______.
（可选答案：sandwiches, fruits, soups） -
The outside of pastrami looks ______ compared to the inside.
（可选答案：darker, lighter, thinner）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. beef
- a. garlic
- b. steamed
- a. sandwiches
- b. pink
选择题：
- B) It is sliced thin
- A) Pepper
- B) Dark in color
填空题：
- tender
- meals
- sandwiches
- darker
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