Edam /ˈiːdæm/
Edam is a type of cheese that comes from the Netherlands.
It is usually round and has a smooth, yellow rind covered by red wax.
Edam cheese is made from cow’s milk and has a mild, slightly nutty taste.
This cheese is easy to slice and does not spoil quickly, so it can be kept for longer periods.
Edam is often eaten with bread, fruit, or crackers as part of a meal.
Many people enjoy Edam for its gentle flavor and soft texture.
艾登奶酪是一种来自荷兰的奶酪。
它通常呈圆形，外面有一层光滑的黄色干皮，再包着红色蜡层。
艾登奶酪用牛奶制成，味道温和，带点坚果香。
这种奶酪容易切片，而且不容易变质，可以保存较长时间。
人们常常将艾登奶酪与面包、水果或饼干一起吃，作为餐食的一部分。
许多人喜欢艾登奶酪柔和的味道和细腻的口感。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Edam is a kind of cheese from the ______.
（a. Netherlands / b. Italy / c. France） -
Edam is covered by a red layer of ______.
（a. paper / b. wax / c. plastic） -
This cheese is made from ______ milk.
（a. goat's / b. cow's / c. sheep's） -
Edam has a ______ and slightly nutty taste.
（a. strong / b. mild / c. salty） -
People often eat Edam with bread, fruit, or ______.
（a. meat / b. crackers / c. rice）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What shape does Edam cheese usually have?
A) Square
B) Round
C) Triangle -
What is the outside of Edam cheese like?
A) Soft and wet
B) Smooth and covered in red wax
C) Full of holes -
Why can Edam cheese be kept for a long time?
A) It is frozen
B) It does not spoil quickly
C) It is very dry
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Edam cheese has a gentle and ______ flavor.
（可选答案：mild, spicy, sweet） -
The wax on Edam helps protect the ______.
（可选答案：cheese, bread, fruit） -
Many people slice Edam to eat with ______.
（可选答案：crackers, juice, soup） -
Edam is known for being easy to ______ and not going bad quickly.
（可选答案：slice, freeze, melt）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- a. Netherlands
- b. wax
- b. cow's
- b. mild
- b. crackers
选择题：
- B) Round
- B) Smooth and covered in red wax
- B) It does not spoil quickly
填空题：
- mild
- cheese
- crackers
- slice
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