Espresso /ɛsˈprɛs.oʊ/
Espresso is a type of coffee made by forcing hot water through fine ground coffee beans.
This coffee is served in small cups and is known for its strong flavor and rich aroma.
Espresso comes from Italy and is enjoyed in many countries.
People often drink espresso by itself or use it to make other coffee drinks.
It has a layer of golden-brown foam on top called “crema.”
Espresso has more caffeine in a small amount than regular coffee.
浓缩咖啡是一种通过高压热水冲煮研磨细致咖啡豆制成的咖啡。
这种咖啡用小杯盛放，香味浓郁、味道醇厚。
浓缩咖啡起源于意大利，在许多国家都有饮用。
人们既可以单独喝浓缩咖啡，也常用它来做成其他咖啡饮品。
浓缩咖啡表面通常有一层金棕色泡沫，被称作“油脂”。
与普通咖啡相比，浓缩咖啡同等容量内含有更多咖啡因。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）：
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Espresso is a coffee made by pushing hot water through ______ coffee beans.
（a. whole / b. fine ground / c. raw） -
This drink is served in ______ cups because it is very strong.
（a. large / b. blue / c. small） -
Espresso often has a golden-brown ______ on top.
（a. juice / b. foam / c. powder） -
People use espresso to make other ______ drinks.
（a. coffee / b. tea / c. juice） -
Compared to regular coffee, espresso has ______ caffeine in a small amount.
（a. less / b. more / c. no）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）：
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Where did espresso come from?
A) Brazil
B) Italy
C) France -
How can people enjoy espresso?
A) Only iced
B) By itself or in mixed drinks
C) Only with sugar -
What gives espresso its rich aroma?
A) The coffee beans
B) Orange peels
C) Water only
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）：
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Espresso is often served in ______ cups to match its strong taste.
（可选答案：small, plastic, tall） -
The top of espresso is covered by a layer of ______.
（可选答案：crema, milk, ice） -
Many people drink espresso just as it is or use it for ______ drinks.
（可选答案：other, main, clear） -
Espresso is known for its ______ flavor and rich smell.
（可选答案：strong, light, plain）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. fine ground
- c. small
- b. foam
- a. coffee
- b. more
选择题
6. B) Italy
7. B) By itself or in mixed drinks
8. A) The coffee beans
填空题
9. small
10. crema
11. other
12. strong
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