Green Olives /ɡriːn ˈɒlɪvz/
Green olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees in warm climates.
They are usually picked before they become fully ripe, so their color stays green.
Green olives have a firm texture and a slightly salty taste.
These olives are often soaked in brine or mixed with herbs for extra flavor.
People in many countries enjoy green olives as a snack or as part of a salad.
Green olives are popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
绿橄榄是一种生长在温暖地区橄榄树上的小型果实。
它们通常在还没有完全成熟时采摘，因此保持绿色。
绿橄榄质地较硬，味道微咸。
这些橄榄常用盐水浸泡，或者和香草一起调味。
很多国家的人喜欢把绿橄榄当作小吃，或加入沙拉中食用。
绿橄榄在地中海和中东的菜肴中很常见。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Green olives are fruits that grow on ______ trees.
（a. apple / b. olive / c. lemon） -
They are usually picked when they are still ______.
（a. green / b. black / c. red） -
The taste of green olives is mostly ______.
（a. sweet / b. salty / c. spicy） -
Green olives are often soaked in ______ before eating.
（a. milk / b. honey / c. brine） -
People often add green olives to salads or enjoy them as a ______.
（a. drink / b. snack / c. bread）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What is the usual color of green olives when picked?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Black -
In which climate do olive trees grow best?
A) Cold
B) Warm
C) Rainy -
How are green olives often flavored?
A) With herbs or brine
B) With sugar
C) With cheese
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Green olives are picked before they become fully ______.
（可选答案：ripe, blue, juicy） -
The ______ of green olives is firmer than some other fruits.
（可选答案：texture, color, smell） -
Many people like to eat green olives as part of a ______.
（可选答案：salad, cake, soup） -
Green olives are found in many dishes from the ______ region.
（可选答案：Mediterranean, polar, northern）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. olive
- a. green
- b. salty
- c. brine
- b. snack
选择题：
- A) Green
- B) Warm
- A) With herbs or brine
填空题：
- ripe
- texture
- salad
- Mediterranean
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