Chillies /ˈtʃɪliz/
Chillies are small fruits that come in many shapes and colors.
They are often red, green, or yellow and can be long, round, or thin.
Chillies grow on small plants in warm places around the world.
These fruits are used to make food spicy, and some are mild, while others are very hot.
People use chillies fresh, dried, or ground into powder in cooking.
Chillies are part of many different dishes in many countries.
辣椒是一种有多种形状和颜色的小型果实。
它们常见的颜色有红色、绿色或黄色，形状有长的、圆的或细的。
辣椒在世界各地的温暖地区小型植物上生长。
这种果实可以让食物有辛辣味，有些辣椒较温和，有些则非常辣。
人们在烹饪时会用新鲜、晒干或磨成粉的辣椒。
许多国家的多种菜肴中都会用到辣椒。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Chillies are small ______ that grow on plants.
（a. seeds / b. fruits / c. leaves） -
You can find chillies in different ______ and colors.
（a. shapes / b. shoes / c. signs） -
Chillies are common in many places with a ______ climate.
（a. cold / b. warm / c. wet） -
Some chillies taste mild, but others are very ______.
（a. bitter / b. sweet / c. hot） -
Chillies are often used to ______ the taste of food.
（a. cool / b. sweeten / c. spice up）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What is one way people use chillies in food?
A) As a sweet fruit
B) To make food spicy
C) Only for decoration -
In which form are chillies NOT often used?
A) Fresh
B) Dried
C) Frozen juice -
Where do chillies usually grow?
A) In very cold regions
B) On small plants in warm areas
C) Under the sea
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Chillies come in colors such as red, green, and ______.
（可选答案：yellow, purple, white） -
The shape of chillies can be long, thin, or ______.
（可选答案：round, flat, heavy） -
People use dried or ______ chillies when cooking.
（可选答案：fresh, blue, golden） -
Many ______ include chillies to add spicy flavor.
（可选答案：dishes, drinks, mountains）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. fruits
- a. shapes
- b. warm
- c. hot
- c. spice up
选择题：
- B) To make food spicy
- C) Frozen juice
- B) On small plants in warm areas
填空题：
- yellow
- round
- fresh
- dishes
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