Black Olives /blæk ˈɒlɪvz/
Black olives are soft fruits that come from olive trees in warm regions.
These olives turn black as they ripen and are usually picked when fully mature.
Black olives have a mild and smooth taste, different from green olives.
They are often enjoyed sliced, whole, or pitted in many dishes.
People may use black olives on pizzas, in salads, or mixed with other foods.
Black olives are common in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and some American recipes.
黑橄榄是一种生长在温暖地区橄榄树上的柔软果实。
这种橄榄成熟后会变成黑色，通常在完全成熟时采摘。
黑橄榄味道温和、口感细腻，与绿橄榄不同。
常见吃法有切片、整颗或去核后食用，适用于多种菜肴。
许多人会在披萨、沙拉或与其他食物搭配时加入黑橄榄。
黑橄榄在地中海、中东和一些美洲食谱中十分常见。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Black olives grow on olive trees in ______ areas.
（a. cold / b. warm / c. dry） -
When black olives are ready to be picked, their color is usually ______.
（a. green / b. brown / c. black） -
Compared to green olives, black olives taste more ______.
（a. sour / b. mild / c. spicy） -
People often use black olives on ______ and in salads.
（a. pizzas / b. desserts / c. drinks） -
Black olives are often enjoyed ______, whole, or pitted.
（a. blended / b. sliced / c. frozen）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What happens to olives as they ripen to become black olives?
A) They stay green
B) They turn black
C) They become smaller -
In which kind of dishes are black olives commonly used?
A) Cakes
B) Mediterranean salads
C) Hot tea -
What is a common way to serve black olives?
A) With sugar
B) Sliced or whole
C) Mixed with milk
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Black olives are usually picked when they are fully ______.
（可选答案：mature, white, dry） -
The taste of black olives is often described as ______.
（可选答案：mild, bitter, sweet） -
People often add black olives to ______, along with cheese and vegetables.
（可选答案：pizza, soup, juice） -
Black olives are seen in dishes from Mediterranean and ______ regions.
（可选答案：Middle Eastern, polar, northern）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. warm
- c. black
- b. mild
- a. pizzas
- b. sliced
选择题：
- B) They turn black
- B) Mediterranean salads
- B) Sliced or whole
填空题：
- mature
- mild
- pizza
- Middle Eastern
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