Capers /ˈkeɪpərz/
Capers are small, green flower buds that come from the caper bush.
People usually collect capers by hand before the flowers open.
After picking, capers are often salted or kept in brine to give them a special taste.
These buds have a strong and sharp flavor that adds interest to many dishes.
Capers are often used in salads, pasta, and some fish recipes.
They grow well in sunny and dry areas, such as around the Mediterranean Sea.
刺山柑/马槟榔是来自刺山柑灌木的小型绿色花蕾。
通常，人们会在花朵开放之前手工采摘刺山柑。
采摘后，刺山柑/马槟榔常用盐腌制或泡在盐水中，以获得独特风味。
这种花蕾味道浓烈且带些辛辣，可以为许多菜肴增添风味。
刺山柑常被加入沙拉、意面和一些鱼类菜品中。
它适合在阳光充足、干燥的地中海等地区生长。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Capers are the unopened flower buds from a ______.
（a. rose / b. caper bush / c. tomato plant） -
After collecting, capers are often kept in salt or ______.
（a. sugar / b. oil / c. brine） -
People pick capers before the flowers ______.
（a. fall / b. open / c. dry） -
Capers add a strong and sharp flavor to many ______.
（a. sauces / b. drinks / c. dishes） -
Capers grow best in places that are sunny and ______.
（a. rainy / b. dry / c. cold）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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What color are capers before being picked?
A) Green
B) Purple
C) Brown -
Which food is capers often added to?
A) Soup
B) Salad
C) Bread -
How are capers usually prepared after harvest?
A) Fried
B) Baked
C) Salted or put in brine
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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People collect capers by ______ before the flowers bloom.
（可选答案：hand, boat, machine） -
Capers are used to give dishes a ______ flavor.
（可选答案：sharp, sweet, light） -
This food grows well in ______ and sunny climates.
（可选答案：dry, wet, foggy） -
Capers come from a kind of ______.
（可选答案：bush, animal, cheese）
练习答案✅
完形填空：
- b. caper bush
- c. brine
- b. open
- c. dishes
- b. dry
选择题：
6. A) Green
7. B) Salad
8. C) Salted or put in brine
填空题：
9. hand
10. sharp
11. dry
12. bush
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